AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFuel Watch: Petrol and diesel prices are edging up again as the Iran conflict escalates and the temporary 16c-a-litre fuel tax cut runs only to Aug 2, with NRMA warning wholesale costs are rising and motorists should expect volatility. Commonwealth Youth Parliament: UniMAC student Precious Akos Agrobesa has been selected to represent Ghana in Sydney’s Commonwealth Youth Parliament later this month. Ashes Talk (India): Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg says CA is “open” to an Australia-England Test in India to grow Test interest, though it’s not planned now. Qantas Ultra-Long Haul: Qantas’ Airbus A350-1000ULR has landed in Melbourne after a 19-hour test flight from France, ahead of the planned Sydney-London nonstop route in Oct 2027. AI & Water Use: OpenAI’s Australian data centre plans have reportedly dropped recycled-water cooling, switching to a more energy-intensive approach. Scam Pressure: Westpac warns AI is fuelling an “arms race” in scams, with criminals using deepfakes and fake identities to target Australians. Property (SA): South Australia’s home values keep climbing, with the state median house price up 1.37% over the quarter. Sports (Volpato): Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato is alleged to have tested positive for cocaine after speeding stops in Sydney.
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