SME Fuel Relief: Bunnings and Viva Energy have launched PowerPass Pro Rewards, with Shell Card Lite offering discounted fuel for eligible tradies and SMEs, plus store credit and partner perks. Work-From-Home Rules: Victoria’s employer groups have proposed a ten-point overhaul to the state’s WFH bill, pushing for a hard two-day cap and clearer employer cost and safety powers. Telstra Outage Fallout: Australia’s telco ombudsman is urging Telstra to compensate customers broadly after the network failure disrupted Triple Zero, trains and payments, with class action also looming. Open Banking for Non-Banks: The ACCC has started Consumer Data Right obligations for non-bank lenders, paving the way for more comparison and better loan options for small businesses. Airport Paper Cut: Australia will replace paper passenger arrival cards with a digital system, funded with $56.1m to speed border processing. Food Manufacturing Boost: The Central Coast Food Manufacturing Innovation Hub is officially open, offering commercial-scale spaces and support for small-batch food businesses to scale. Cyber Risk for SMBs: The ACSC warns of a global CMS exploitation campaign using webshells, targeting common platforms like WordPress and Joomla. Regional Water Pressure: SunRice has moved to reduce hours at mills due to reduced rice supply and dry conditions, sparking regional job and community concerns. AI Agents Arrive: A new wave of agentic AI is set to change how Australians search, compare and buy—raising the stakes for small business discoverability. Prime Brand Collapse: Congo Brands Australia, behind Prime energy drink, has entered voluntary administration with reports of limited cash on hand.