AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoWorld Cup Knockout: Australia’s Socceroos face Egypt in the Round of 32, with Tony Popovic’s side banking on defensive discipline and resilience while Egypt arrive unbeaten and with Mohamed Salah a key fitness watch. Sporting Build-Up: Alessandro Circati says the squad is ready to prove itself on the world stage, including practising penalties as the match could swing after extra time. Border Security & Drugs: Thailand’s PM Anutin has ordered urgent talks after two Australia-linked drug cases, including the arrest of a Thai Airways employee in Melbourne over alleged heroin smuggling. People Smuggling (Queensland): Two men face charges after a boat arrival on remote Queensland coast near Weipa, with detainees removed from Australia after the incident. Transport (NSW): Sydney Trains gets a A$2.1bn maintenance boost under a Rail Reliability Plan, including extra funding for track, power, signalling and the operations centre. Consumer Watch: Lactalis Australia faces an ACCC penalty over misleading “fresh” milk labelling, after products were found to contain reconstituted ingredients. Wealth Divide: UBS data shows Australia’s median wealth fell nearly 7% since 2020 even as millionaires increased. Visa Costs: Australia has lifted student and temporary graduate visa fees, with student charges rising sharply from July 1.
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