AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBird Flu Alert: Australia has confirmed a second H5N1 bird flu case in Western Australia, with a northern giant petrel found near Esperance after a brown skua tested positive—prompting tighter wildlife surveillance and checks to see if the virus is “entrenched” beyond isolated birds. Defence Exports: Australia and Canada have signed a record $2.5b deal to build and export an Australian-designed long-range over-the-horizon radar system for Arctic early warning, supporting about 300 Australian jobs. Housing & Cost of Living: Economists warn house prices in Sydney and Melbourne could drop up to $100,000 over the next year as tax changes and interest-rate settings cool demand. Construction Workforce Pressure: A new report links tradie mental health strain to risks for the housing pipeline, as the sector faces labour and cost pressures. Politics: Independent MP Zali Steggall is pushing for a new community-focused party, while South Australia’s parliament rejects a ban on late abortions. Queensland Water & Energy: Queensland’s budget pledges $545m for water security and dam restoration, alongside further energy spending.
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