AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWallabies Rugby: Joe Schmidt says Australia are “not far off” as he makes three changes for the Italy Test in Perth, his last match in charge before Les Kiss takes over. Student Visa Costs: Australia has hiked international student visa fees to AU$2,500, with universities warning it could hurt enrolments, while ELICOS language courses get a smaller fee. AI & Copyright: Australia’s new Office of AI promises stronger rules for data centres and tougher copyright protections, requiring consent and compensation for using creative content. Energy Storage Boost (NSW): NSW has approved Yancoal’s A$1.8bn Stratford pumped hydro and solar project, a 300MW/12-hour storage scheme aimed at helping meet long-duration energy targets. Health: Smoking rates have hit a historic low, but illicit tobacco use among smokers is rising. Public Safety: A cyclist in northern NSW was bitten after a two-metre eastern brown snake got tangled in her bike chain. Sport (Boxing): Errol Spence Jr has arrived in Sydney ahead of his Tim Tszyu fight on July 25. Domestic Cricket: Moises Henriques announces retirement from NSW and the Sydney Sixers after a 22-year career.
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