Youth mental health and heat: A major NSW study of 720,000 hospital admissions finds extreme temperatures can sharply raise the risk of young people being admitted for mental health crises, with researchers projecting further increases as warming continues. Bird flu watch: Australia reports more cases of highly pathogenic H5 bird flu in wild birds, while New Zealand prepares for possible arrival; experts say public risk remains low without sustained person-to-person spread. El Niño concerns: Sri Lanka experts play down worst-case “El Niño disaster” talk, but warn vulnerable groups may still face food and water pressure, urging earlier planning like drip irrigation and home gardening. Diabetes care in low-resource settings: A trial in Bangladesh and Tanzania suggests insulin glargine can reduce dangerous night-time lows versus older human insulin, but benefits show up more clearly after a year. Hospital system strain: Victorian public hospital doctors vote to pursue industrial action after enterprise bargaining talks break down, raising pressure on already stretched services. Tobacco crackdown: The federal government backs a $5.5m push to curb illegal tobacco trade in WA, citing high levels of illicit products in the market. AI and privacy: New reporting highlights growing scrutiny of AI “memory” and AI scribing tools, with concerns about what’s stored and who can access it. Workplace and governance: Western Sydney University enterprise agreement details are criticised as an attack on pay and conditions, while a Victorian tribunal finds an orthopaedic surgeon’s threats and online campaign amounted to professional misconduct.