AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoBird Flu Watch: Australia confirmed H5 bird flu in a second state after a giant petrel tested positive in South Australia, bringing detected cases to three and triggering tighter surveillance as officials say there’s no sign of spread to poultry yet. Security Update: ASIO says Iran used two people who once lived in Australia to direct firebomb attacks on Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, with an Australian in Iran linked to the Sydney attack and an Iraq-based former resident tied to the Melbourne arson. Inflation & Rates: Headline inflation cooled to 4% in May, but underlying “core” inflation stayed sticky, keeping pressure on the RBA to be cautious about future rate moves. Energy Bills: The energy regulator says some households on standing plans may see power prices fall from July, but many customers on other plan types could still face increases. Sport (Women’s T20 World Cup): Ellyse Perry powered Australia to a 113-run win over Pakistan, putting the team on the brink of semi-finals ahead of a key clash with India. Drugs Crackdown: NACOC arrested a key suspect in a $296m meth case linked to a Ghana charcoal shipment intercepted in Australia. Recycling Standard: A new national benchmarking standard for recycling facilities was launched to lift confidence and demand for Australian recyclate.
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