AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTest Cricket: Australia has dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the full four-Test series against New Zealand after a prolonged slump. Steve Smith, recovering from a neck injury, hopes to return for Sheffield Shield cricket before the series begins on December 9. Sandpapergate: Usman Khawaja says the whole team knew of the 2018 ball-tampering plan; David Warner has backed him, renewing calls for accountability. Data Centre Push: NextDC is pausing projects without customer contracts after power delays and community opposition stalled its Melbourne expansion, highlighting the challenges facing Australia’s AI infrastructure ambitions. Racing: Jockey Izzy Neale, 22, is in critical condition after a fall at Warren racecourse in NSW. Socceroos: Coach Tony Popovic is open to a longer-term deal and says players who skip the Jordan friendly over security concerns will not be ruled out of future selection. Banking: ANZ posted a 31 per cent rise in annual cash profit after cost-cutting, while overdue mortgage payments reached a five-year high.
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