Housing & credit crunch: Upper-quartile home prices in Sydney and Melbourne are falling more than twice as fast as entry-level stock, with high-end values down over 10% from peaks as rate hikes bite and buyers get pushed toward cheaper homes. Immigration politics: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she’ll “reset” Australia’s immigration system by cutting temporary visa holders and unlawful non-citizens by 750,000-plus over three years, while Labor prepares its own migration overhaul. Energy transition: Campaigners say households could save up to $5,000 a year by electrifying homes and cars, but want clearer government signals and targeted incentives to speed the switch. Solar expansion: With rooftops maxed out, the next growth area for onsite solar is building walls and windows, as rules tighten and new tech moves beyond roofs. Markets watch: ASX sentiment is mixed-to-positive as oil eases and traders focus on the next Fed decision, with volatility still a key risk. Finance & regulation: CBA is pressing regulators over Macquarie’s capital settings, arguing its structure may give an unfair advantage in mortgages and deposits. Private health squeeze: New analysis says rebate changes will hit pensioners hardest, clawing back about half of forecast savings from lower-income older Australians. AI & policy debate: Growing concern over AI’s risks is spilling into calls for stronger oversight, including from major AI leaders.