Tourism Brand Boost: Tourism & Events Northern Territory has appointed independent creative studio Rick Barry to refresh the NT tourism brand, with a Darwin office set up immediately to build a new global brand platform. Creative Rights Push: Australian creatives, led by APRA AMCOS, have taken a copyright petition to Parliament urging tougher enforcement after claims songs were used to train AI without consent. Safety & Justice in Travel: New details have emerged in the alleged Pattaya murder case involving Australian man Simon Carman, including claims he messaged another sex worker while the teen’s body was in his apartment. NDIS Fraud Crackdown: A Labor-led parliamentary inquiry calls for tougher NDIS fraud rules, including stronger deterrents and more information sharing between enforcement agencies. Ferry Connectivity: Auckland Transport has signed a seven-year contract for ferry services on key harbour routes from July 2027, backed by Kelsian’s SeaLink. Urban Heat Reality Check: An expert warns Australians can’t “air-condition our way out” of climate change, urging passive cooling like reflective roofs and better building design. Visa Costs Hit Travel Demand: Australia’s visa fee hikes from July 1 are drawing backlash from business groups, warning they could deter international students and skilled migrants. Electric Deliveries: Woolworths will lease 148 more electric delivery trucks for grocery runs across NSW and Victoria, expanding cleaner last-mile logistics.