Political tensions escalate as Nationals leader David Littleproud declares the Coalition agreement untenable while Susan Lee remains Liberal leader, marking the second breakdown in eight months. A proposal to ban bull bars from urban areas emerges following Australia's pedestrian deaths reaching an 18-year high, though critics question the practicality of enforcement. Generation Z consumers are driving demand for ultra-fast delivery services, forcing smaller retailers to transform their shop floors into mini warehouses to compete with same-day delivery options from companies like Amazon.