Ultra-Processed Foods & Brain Performance: Monash University research links higher ultra-processed food intake with lower visual attention and slower mental processing speed in more than 2,100 middle-aged and older Australians—even among people otherwise eating “healthy” diets. Child Online Safety & Social Media Bans: The UK is moving toward an under-16 social media ban, with plans to restrict major platforms and limit access to romantic/sexual AI chatbots, drawing debate over whether bans will work and how they’ll be enforced. Policy Scrutiny of One Nation Health Plans: Experts say One Nation’s health proposals are built on misconceptions, could cost taxpayers, and misunderstand how agencies like the TGA are funded. Flu Season Vaccination Push: The RACGP warns against complacency as flu season starts, urging annual GP flu shots—especially for children, seniors and higher-risk groups. Emergency Alerts Upgrade: Australia’s AusAlert system will be tested nationally on 27 July, using mobile phone cell-broadcast alerts for hazards and health emergencies. Rural Workforce Focus: Goldfields Winter Seminar (28 July) will spotlight place-based education and partnerships to strengthen Australia’s rural health and social care workforce. Climate Risk for Children: UNICEF reports one in three children in Papua New Guinea face multiple climate hazards, with malaria exposure among the biggest threats.