Teacher Pay Deal (Victoria): A new enterprise agreement lifts Victorian public school pay, with experienced teachers rising from $118,063 to $151,419 by 2029, early-career boosts from October 2026, and education support staff plus principals/assistant principals set for at least a 28.3% increase over four years, ending a dispute that triggered two statewide strikes. Gambling Reform Push: Parliament is moving toward passing long-awaited gambling advertising and inducement changes after a Senate inquiry recommended the overhaul, with inducements like bonus bets and VIP perks a key sticking point and debate expected to continue in party rooms. Tobacco Excise Fight (One Nation vs Labor): One Nation is promising major cuts to tobacco excise—up to 75% in one plan and $22-a-packet framing—arguing higher prices fuel illicit “mafia” markets, while Labor faces pressure to respond. Qantas Sale: Qantas has launched its biggest domestic sale of the year, with more than two million discounted seats across 101 routes, including Sydney fares from $99 one-way. Local Government Funding Inquiry: A federal inquiry into local government funding will hear from the Department of Education and the National Indigenous Australians Agency, focusing on how councils can support early childhood education in areas with limited private providers. Food Safety Alert: A Brisbane family says a seven-year-old found a shard of glass in a toasted Tip Top sandwich, prompting investigations by Woolworths and Tip Top. Community & Culture: The National Film and Sound Archive is archiving Australia’s online creator diversity via a “Creator Capsule,” while Waverley library removes the book How to Sell a Genocide after a complaint linked to the Bondi attack.