AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoAvian Flu Update: Australia confirmed a fifth mainland H5N1 case after a migratory giant petrel tested positive in south WA, with officials saying there’s no sign of spread to poultry or local populations. Housing Shock: Home prices recorded their steepest June fall in 3½ years as higher borrowing costs and federal investment-property changes bite, with national prices down 0.3% in June and Sydney/Melbourne leading declines. Big Tech Legal Fight: The ACCC has taken Amazon to court over alleged unfair Prime Video ad contract terms, including claims subscribers were pushed to pay extra for ad-free viewing. Under-16 Social Media Crackdown: Australia moves to strengthen enforcement around the under-16 social media ban, with regulators seeking bigger penalties for non-compliance. Pacific Security Deal: Australia and Vanuatu signed a pact barring foreign military bases on Vanuatu soil, with China warning it shouldn’t be used for geopolitical competition. Sport (Women’s T20 World Cup): Australia beat West Indies in the semi-final to book the final at Lord’s, while Alex de Minaur eased into Wimbledon’s second round. Crime (Thailand suitcase case): An Australian man has been charged with murder and concealing a body after a 17-year-old girl was found dead in a suitcase in Pattaya.
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