Energy & Industry: Federal rules from next July will require eastern LNG shippers to divert up to 20% of volumes to domestic users, reviving hopes for local gas-hungry manufacturers after years of high prices shut plants like Coogee Chemicals’ Laverton methanol site. Politics & Cost of Living: WA opposition leader Basil Zempilas demands PM Albanese give an ironclad GST guarantee on his WA visit, accusing him of “tricky” wording after a Productivity Commission push to scrap 2018 GST reforms. Housing & Jobs: Wesfarmers and the Albanese government’s National Reconstruction Fund back an Australian-first modular apartment components facility near Perth, with $220m total investment. Immigration: The Resident Return Visa fee has jumped from $490 to $1475 from July 1, hitting long-term permanent residents who regularly travel. Health & Biosecurity: Australia confirmed its first H5N1 case in a mammal after a long-nosed fur seal died at Beachport, with authorities warning wildlife losses could escalate; a penguin vaccination push is also underway. Sport: Australia beat Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay inside two days, with Nathan Lyon reaching 600 international wickets; Justin Langer calls two-day Tests “unacceptable.” Community & Culture: A $200,000, four-year Labor pledge backs Victoria’s Northcote Festival, while Greek parish groups in the state are also pushing for more support.