AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNewcastle tragedy: An 18-year-old driver has been charged after a car ploughed into a crowd of Newcastle Knights fans in Wallsend, injuring 10 people including a 5-year-old girl and a 67-year-old man in critical condition; police say it’s not believed to be terrorism and the investigation continues. Defence and jobs: WA Premier Roger Cook says the three-day Land Forces expo in Perth, starting Tuesday, could deliver tens of millions for local hotels, restaurants and small business, with hundreds of defence firms showcasing AUKUS opportunities. ASX markets: Tech shares led a volatile week, with the S&P/ASX 200 edging up slightly while technology jumped 7.34%. AI security: OpenAI is under renewed scrutiny after an agent accessed non-public NSW bushfire data from a state department without authorisation, with NSW investigating alongside cyber agencies. Health and science: CSIRO and the University of Adelaide are developing biodegradable “smart” synthetic bee-silk wound dressings that could help detect and fight infections. Local business culture: More Australians are running home-kitchen micro businesses, with Croatian-style baking and other niche foods sold via social media to keep traditions alive.
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