AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoArthritis Research Boost: The federal government is investing $100m into landmark arthritis research, aiming to speed up treatments and move toward a cure for a condition affecting one in four Australians. Biosecurity Crackdown: Wildlife officers raided a rural breeding facility west of Sydney and seized more than 100,000 illegal cockroaches, including palm-sized Madagascar hissers, warning of wider ecosystem risks if they spread. Politics & Housing Pressure: New polling and Labor’s strategy are increasingly shaped by One Nation’s rise, with the party targeting Labor-held seats and Labor shifting attacks toward Hanson. Abortion Policy Influence: A shadowy overseas group is being linked to attempts to influence Australian abortion policy, raising fresh questions about foreign interference. Community Mental Health: A rural film screening in Moyhu will spotlight mental health in farming communities, with a post-screening talk to keep the conversation going. Trade & Peace Moves: Australia, the UK and Canada announced an “International Peace Fund” for Israelis and Palestinians, backing civil society and dialogue toward a two-state solution. Business & Connectivity: Harbour Air launched a new daily Victoria–Seattle seaplane route for summer, with introductory fares from C$99. Health Screening Push: A local mum is campaigning for mandatory Group B Strep screening for pregnant women, arguing no parent should be left “in the dark.”
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