Defence & Security: Two RAAF F-35A jets will fly to New Zealand next week for joint exercises at RNZAF Base Ohakea, including overseas forward arming and refuelling practice and rehearsed interceptions with RNZAF P-8A Poseidons. Disaster Response: Australia has sent drone specialists and disaster teams to help Nepal’s flood search for 36 missing Australians, as the death toll tops 1,200. Health Policy: Over-65s are set to lose extra health insurance rebate treatment, with doctors warning it may push costs back onto public hospitals. Public Safety: A Chinese national faces court in Adelaide after allegedly trying to import 1kg of heroin. Environment & Climate: Major ski resorts are closing up to a month early after record heat and low snow. Health Update: Australia still doesn’t have the newest Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine formulation registered, despite US approval. Markets: ASX shares rebounded as bond yields eased, with banks and resources leading. Justice & Community: A body was found during the search for missing South Australian man Joshua Demell. Transport & Tech: EVs outsold petrol cars in August for the first time, driven by fuel costs and policy.