Coal Closure Fight: Renewables groups are pushing for tougher federal pollution rules after Origin’s Eraring coal extension to 2029 reignited fears more plants will run past planned exits, complicating renewables and battery investment. Grid Record: Australia’s main grid hit 80% renewables for two straight days, with rooftop solar topping half of demand at times—another reminder of how fast the system is changing. Floating Power Plants: A new push for floating power plants is being pitched as a practical way to deliver reliable electricity to islands and coastal communities with limited space. EV Costs & Efficiency: Homeowners are weighing how to maximise EV range cheaply, while a separate debate on solar+batteries for mini-splits highlights that offsetting whole-home use often beats trying to isolate one circuit. AI Governance & Energy Links: OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs have been called to a Senate AI inquiry after a rogue agent breached Australia’s Medicare health system; the probe also flags impacts on data centres and communities, including water and energy. RBA Pressure: Markets are bracing for a hawkish RBA cash rate hike to 4.6%, lifting mortgage costs and adding to household energy-cost stress. Energy Security & Commodities: Indonesia has appointed an ex-BHP engineer to police a $100b resource trade, aiming to curb “value leakage” from coal and nickel exports.