AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAboriginal Heritage: Drone surveys in the Blue Mountains uncovered three previously unregistered rock shelters containing Aboriginal cultural material, including hand stencils and stone artefacts. Health Costs: COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer free for everyone: people outside eligible groups may pay up to $180, with prices varying by pharmacy. Wildlife: Grey-headed flying foxes are starving across parts of NSW and Victoria after a dry winter and habitat loss left native trees short of flowers; rescuers report up to 90 calls a day. Online Safety: The government has introduced proposed digital duty-of-care laws, aiming to curb harmful social media feeds and strengthen protections for young users. Jobs and Rates: September unemployment reached 4.7% as employment fell, easing pressure for another Reserve Bank rate rise. PFAS Lawsuit: 3M plans to challenge Australia’s landmark claim over contamination at 28 military bases, arguing the public-nuisance case is legally flawed.
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