The Brief · Sep 15

1. Indonesia's president fires finance minister after just one year
2. ACT's biggest gambling reform: cashless pokies and loss limits
3. Five children hurt as wind lifts jumping castles in Geelong and Sydney
4. Violence support requests surge 40% but Canberra services strained
5. Overseas-born Australians account for 39% of drowning deaths
6. ASD chief urges AI early warning for cyber threats
7. Newcastle moves on from Trafford, backs Hornicek instead
8. Australian ETFs attract record $7 billion in August

Across policy, safety and finance, Australia's institutions are straining to meet intensifying demands for reform.