Jobs: Political leaders and business representatives converging on the capital in September to discuss skills shortages won't have to look far to see their impacts.
Federal politics: The Prime Minister has made re-establishing Australia's international reputation on climate action a major focus of his first weeks in power.
Shinzo Abe: Three days since the "heinous crime", Japanese ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami said an "overwhelming number of Japanese are so shocked" and the country was going through a difficult time.
Analysis: Anthony Albanese says his government will implement any easy wins out of the Canberra jobs summit, but it could do so tomorrow without the expense if it were that simple.
ACT budget: The territory budget will also propose a joint funded upgrade to the unsealed sections of Boboyan Road, with the government working to secure additional funding from the Commonwealth.
Arts: Ylaria Rogers took on a challenge not for the faint of heart. Using her own money and funds raised through Kickstarter, she established the semi-professional Heart Strings Theatre Company.
Sport: Part of the collision battle Australia are looking to correct at the Sydney Cricket Ground this weekend, aside from their mauls and set pieces, are penalties.
