AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUranium Deal: Australia and India have moved to unlock long-delayed uranium exports for peaceful nuclear energy, with PMs Albanese and Modi finalising arrangements that activate the 2015 nuclear cooperation pathway and set the stage for a long-term supply market as India targets major nuclear growth. Defence & Tech: The same visit also produced a new joint declaration on defence and security cooperation, with commitments spanning maritime security, cyber, counter-terrorism and critical supply chains, plus faster work toward broader economic ties. Bird Flu Watch: Australia confirmed the first H5 bird flu case in a local seabird, a greater crested tern found dead at Robe, as surveillance ramps up and officials stress there’s no sign of mass wildlife die-offs or spread to poultry. Energy Storage Push: Victoria unveiled an Australian-first compressed CO2 battery plan near Hazelwood, aiming for long-duration power to help balance renewables and cut prices. Telstra Fallout: Telstra CEO Vicki Brady faced renewed scrutiny after the nationwide outage, including claims around emergency calling and a death in South Australia that police say is not linked to the outage. Sport & Culture: Modi and Albanese launched an India-Australia sports roadmap at the MCG, and confirmed the Big Bash League’s first overseas match in Chennai. Local Crime: Australia Post staff face court after alleged theft and mail tampering involving parcels.
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