AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTest Cricket: Australia closed day one against South Africa at 187-6 after a late stand from Matt Renshaw and Pat Cummins steadied the innings. Steve Smith moved past Steve Waugh to become Australia’s third-highest Test run-scorer, while Nic Maddinson’s 33-ball duck renewed questions over his surprise recall. AI Investment: Nvidia-backed Firmus scrapped its planned Australian sharemarket listing after investor demand fell short, raising fresh questions about the country’s AI data-centre boom. Health Research: CSIRO and Moderna have launched a five-year partnership to speed work on pandemic and biosecurity threats, starting with research into a potential Hendra virus vaccine. Women’s Cricket: Australia beat Bangladesh by seven wickets in Brisbane, with Phoebe Litchfield’s 77 guiding the chase and Megan Schutt claiming her 150th ODI wicket. Rugby: The Wallabies face New Zealand at Eden Park on Saturday, chasing their first Bledisloe Cup win in 22 years.
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