AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBig Tech News Deal Push: Australia has increased its levy on tech giants that don’t strike local news deals, with the extra money earmarked for the news media sector. Transgender Rules in Sport: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka backs the WTA’s new transgender eligibility framework, including mandatory genetic testing, arguing it’s needed for fairness. Bird Flu Escalation: Australia confirms its first H5N1 mass mortality event in wildlife, with a second suspected cluster in Victoria as authorities warn this is likely the start of a long, difficult journey. Housing Pressure: The housing downturn deepens as auctions stall and home prices fall, adding to cost-of-living strain for renters and buyers. Health Screening Move: New guidance urges hypertension checks for children at set ages, warning many cases are missed and early action matters. Community & Aid: Australia commits $25.25m to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and host communities, plus additional funding for Cambodia’s social protection system. Sport & Culture: Natasha Ward, a 21-year-old rising athletics star, has died; and MasterChef Australia 2026 heads to its grand finale between Petro Papathomas and Vinnie Gibaldi.
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