Violent Crime (Victoria): Victoria Police have issued an arrest warrant for Peter O’Ryan, 48, after an alleged axe/hatchet attack in Tyers left three people injured, including two men in critical condition and a 74-year-old woman with critical but stable injuries; police say he fled on foot and may still be armed, with images released to help locate him. Fire Weather (Queensland): Early spring heat has triggered local fire bans in parts of Queensland, with Brisbane forecast near 34C and emergency services on alert for bushfire risk. Politics (National Symbols): Opposition Leader Angus Taylor’s Coalition proposal would make flag burning and serious war memorial damage federal offences, with penalties up to 12 months jail, while also seeking to protect Australia Day in law. Environment (Western Grasslands): Restoration work in Victoria’s Western Grasslands Reserve is showing early signs of recovery for threatened species, including new verified detections of the Plains-wanderer. Sport (Wallabies): Australia drew 28-28 with Argentina in Mendoza but secured a historic series win; Carter Gordon is again injured, leaving the halves to steer the late game. MCG Upgrade (NFL): The MCG is being transformed for the Rams-49ers NFL match, with venue refits and US-style food and broadcast changes underway.