Recommendations for a good developer (Ubuntu) laptop

My old xps13 is old in the tooth and the new ones have some things I don’t like. So I am after recommendations. My preferences

Linux (Ubuntu/Debian friendly). Happy to wipe and install and will check compatibility beforehand but if anyone has a Linux daily driver they love let me know
good CPU and decent RAM (32gb would be nice)
Lightweight - smaller preferred (currently on a 13" and happy)
Touchscreen would be nice
Usb-c
Decent battery life

I have access to other machines for heavy GPU stuff that’s not as important as CPU and RAM.

Uses:

That’s my wishlist. What do you suggest, Aussie tech friends?