AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing & Budget Pressure: A federal budget discussion is raising alarms for Australian property investors and renters, with warnings that disincentives could push rents higher and make first-home saving harder, while doubts grow over whether housing targets can be met amid labour shortages, rising costs and planning delays. Israel-Iran Tensions: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese renewed calls for “deescalation” as the Israel-US-Iran conflict hit its 100th day and fresh missile exchanges tested a fragile ceasefire. AUKUS Submarines: AUKUS planning is being reshaped by US and UK constraints, with debate over whether Australia is getting the capability leap it was promised. Health & Research Loss: Groundbreaking cancer researcher Professor Richard Scolyer has died aged 59. Sports (Cricket): England began its Test summer “Bazball” reset with a 115-run win over New Zealand at Lord’s, with Gus Atkinson and Ollie Robinson starring. NT Violence: Police arrested three men after a violent disturbance at a town camp near Tennant Creek, with weapons seized and further charges expected. Renewables: Ark Energy secured grid connection approval for a major Richmond Valley solar-and-battery project.
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