Public Health: New research led by the University of Queensland finds people with severe mental illness die over 10 years earlier than the general population, with preventable physical conditions driving much of the gap—while mortality improvements still leave major inequities. Women’s Health: A George Institute feature highlights how the biggest killers for women shift by life stage, warning that symptoms are often missed or treated too late, including respiratory issues and heart attack risk. Infection & Prevention: RACGP president Dr Michael Wright says Australia’s flu season is running late but should be milder than 2025, urging people not to wait and to get vaccinated. Safety & Community Health: A man has died after a shark attack at Perth’s Sorrento Beach, which was closed as authorities investigate and urge extra caution after a similar incident days earlier. Youth Justice: A federal youth justice inquiry calls for national minimum standards and an education campaign to counter misleading reporting, while Liberal and Greens senators push to lift the age of criminal responsibility. Workforce & Training: The RACGP president visits NT GP practices to spotlight GP training capacity and supervision incentives for priority regions. Fitness Safety: Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologised and forfeited points after continuing to compete in Beijing despite soiling herself, raising hygiene concerns. Aged Care & Justice: An elderly man with dementia has been found to have murdered his wife, though he was unfit to plead due to cognitive impairment.