AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndo-Pacific Security: A new report urges Australia to become a “preferred cable hub” as submarine cables face growing hybrid-war risks, with Canberra urged to treat resilience as a shared regional project. Gun Reform in NSW: NSW will launch a Bondi Beach-linked gun buyback from Nov 2, offering compensation up to $1,000 for many firearms and potentially more for higher-value guns, with the Commonwealth and NSW splitting admin costs. Health & Biosecurity: Experts warn H5N1 bird flu spread to the Northern Territory is “inevitable,” raising anxiety for bird owners and wildlife protection. Housing & Cost Pressures: Victoria’s investor exodus is back after the federal budget, with auction data showing more landlords selling than investors buying. Immigration Politics: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson vows to slash international student numbers, calling the system a “back door” to residency. Community & Culture: NAIDOC Week Awards celebrate First Nations leaders, including Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO for lifetime achievement. Human Interest: A blind surfer stunned Queensland locals at Agnes Water, showing how adaptive surfing can turn disability into momentum.
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