AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBird flu alert: Australia has confirmed its first H5N1 case in a mammal after a long-nosed fur seal died in South Australia, with authorities warning losses could spread as the virus moves beyond birds. Energy cost pressure: Consumer and small business groups are urging the AER to cut the Rate of Return Instrument, arguing network charges are driving a “billion dollars” premium that should go back to households. Scam surge: Scamwatch says Australians have lost $186.9m to scams in 2026 so far, with investment cons increasingly using AI deepfakes and romance/account-takeover tactics. Housing squeeze: New modelling finds renters in every capital city are paying around two-thirds of take-home pay for a typical unit, reigniting calls for stronger protections. Property planning wins: Perth councils City of Vincent and City of Belmont are showing how density can be approved at scale by steering growth to transport corridors and renewal precincts. Sport & community: A Newcastle surf lifesaver has pleaded guilty to groping a local surgeon at a community event, while Australians mark Ukraine’s independence with rallies demanding aid and sanctions action.
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