• Gateway says the Cowza gold system is still expanding, with drilling now stretching the zone to 3.5 kilometres.
• Phones across Australia will soon sound a test siren at 2pm as authorities check the national alert system.
• Victorian Labor is edging towards a leadership spill, with Ben Carroll signalling he would contest it if it happens.
• Police have charged a man after allegedly finding $20,000 cash hidden in a tea bag at Camp Hill.
• A short media literacy course gave older Australians a measurable boost, suggesting quick training can sharpen scam and news judgement.
• Bangladesh have named Soumya Sarkar for their Darwin match, as the side prepares for its first match in Australia in 23 years.
• Wildfires near Bordeaux have driven large evacuations in France and Spain, sharpening fears about the fire season.
• Psychologists say AI chatbots can miss coercion and privacy risks in relationship advice, even when they quickly sound supportive.
