AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOnline Safety: Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has taken Telegram to Federal Court over alleged failures to remove extremist “pro-terror” videos, seeking penalties up to A$54.6m and leaving open the possibility of shutting the service down here. Defence Research: The Army and Monash University will study how low-level blast exposure affects soldiers’ brains, using helmet pressure readings matched with blood and neurological tests. Cricket (Darwin Tests): Bangladesh captain Najmul Shanto says his injury-hit squad still has “full faith” to trouble Australia and expects fast bowlers to take 20 wickets in the two-Test series starting Aug 13. Tech & Business: AirTrunk has secured a A$2.3b loan for a new Malaysia data centre, while also negotiating a bigger Australia facility. Health Tech: A new smartphone app trial in Australia aims to speed up autism diagnosis using facial reflexes. Diplomacy: Australia and Cambodia mark 75 years of ties with plans to deepen cooperation across trade, energy, education and demining. Culture & Community: An Archibald Prize portrait of Alex Ryvchin, created after the Bondi Beach attack, wins the ANZ People’s Choice award and $5,000.
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