AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoGuinness Record: Canberra town crier Joseph McGrail-Bateup has been crowned the world’s loudest person after yelling “now” at 122.4 decibels. Police Search: Queensland authorities are using drones and aerial assets, with Defence Force help, to find missing magician Daniel Hidden after his disappearance near Currumbin Creek Road. Drugs: Police say a Belize-flagged ship, MV Wealth, is linked to Australia’s biggest cocaine haul—about 2.7 tonnes found in underground bunkers in western Sydney, allegedly moved from Queensland. Health Crisis: New data shows Australia is losing people to overdose at a rate of one every 3.5 hours, with drug-induced deaths hitting a record in 2024. Climate & Rights: A group has taken Australia’s coal and gas exports to the UN over alleged human rights harms from extreme weather. Defence: Australia will add $100m for Ukraine military equipment, lifting total support since the invasion to more than $1.8b. Wildlife Threat: Bird flu risk is rising, with analysis flagging over 150 native species at very high risk if H5N1 takes hold. Sport/Schools: Socceroos defender Jason Geria urges schools to show the World Cup match vs Paraguay on iPads/TVs.
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