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Weeds cost grain and cotton growers $4.4 billion per year, a CSIRO report has found. But growers are improving yield, adapting to climate challenges, and staying ahead of resistance with tech and planning, the national science agency says. bit.ly/4laKttC

Australia should hold off on AI guardrails, with the Productivity Commission warning "poorly designed" regulations could stifle adoption and benefits. AI is expected to add more than $116 billion to Australia's economic activity over the next decade. bit.ly/3UfXlE8

Australia's race discrimination commissioner rejects the notion of "casual racism", warning prejudice is having a significant cost on the economy. "It's in every aspect of our society," Giridharan Sivaraman said. bit.ly/4535xO6

Independent MP Mark Latham has dodged a Labor-led censure motion in the NSW upper house despite ongoing controversy. Latham has been accused of using parliamentary privilege to launch personal attacks, including unsubstantiated claims about the NSW premier.aapnews.aap.com.au/a/ngqqQIRbk

Jeremy Rockliff will remain Tasmania's premier after the state's governor reappointed his government, ending weeks of political limbo. bit.ly/4msuSXx

A Sydney man has become the first in Australia charged with supplying vape liquid laced with nitazene, a synthetic opioid more potent than fentanyl. bit.ly/41uWp2p

Kmart is facing legal action over claims it misled shoppers about its ethical sourcing. A Uyghur group alleges the retailer used suppliers linked to forced labour in China, despite pledging to uphold human rights. bit.ly/4lgl7L0

A proposal to raise the GST to 15 per cent and extend it to more goods and services has been floated ahead of the government's economic roundtable. All adults would receive a $3300 rebate under the plan. bit.ly/4fpJ0yx

Australia is facing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state, with former diplomats warning delays could reward Israeli actions in Gaza. bit.ly/4mzvgni

Police officers responding to family violence cases are misidentifying victims as perpetrators, downplaying incidents and discriminating against marginalised groups, an advocacy group claims. bit.ly/40Vc7DR

Teens and young men creating or sharing sexually explicit AI deepfakes could face jail under NSW law. Reforms aimed at tackling growing abuse of AI targeting women and girls have come into effect. bit.ly/3J3hzi0

People on the south coast of NSW no longer have a convicted sex offender as their local MP. Kiama's Gareth Ward resigned from parliament shortly before a vote to expel him. bit.ly/4mSQI71

A record number of Australians are seeking help from the National Debt Helpline, with housing costs, utility bills and personal loans driving financial distress. More than 168,000 people reached out in the past year, the highest since 2018. bit.ly/459xiEP

Low-income families could soon access capped rent in inner Sydney, with a $66 million development to offer affordable housing at the equivalent of 30 per cent of household income. bit.ly/4fsLGLT

More than half of calls to a Queensland domestic violence helpline went unanswered at the peak of demand, a state review has revealed. Minister Amanda Camm said the figures were “frightening” and promised improvements. bit.ly/3HpJwQq

Labor MP Anthony D’Adam has accused the party of “stale groupthink” and “bullying behaviour” after criticising Premier Chris Minns over a pro-Palestine protest. But Minns says robust debate is part of caucus culture. bit.ly/46NXXYW

One in three Australian women live with migraine, a leading cause of disability for women aged 18 to 49. New research highlights the toll it takes on work, health and daily life and the need for better support. bit.ly/41ubmln

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined four western counterparts to reject Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City. bit.ly/4lDHo5X

Tasmania's premier Jeremy Rockliff has made a major appointment as he grapples with a hung parliament and braces for a no-confidence vote. Critics fear the move may "neutralise" the independent cross bench. bit.ly/3J6LS7u

A Queensland grandmother has become the first person in Australia to undergo a robotic shoulder replacement, saying she is enjoying her "15 minutes of fame". bit.ly/47mG3g1