AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCricket Shake-up: Australia have dropped opener Jake Weatherald after the shock nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh in Darwin, recalling left-hander Matt Renshaw for the second Test in Mackay as the team looks to level the series. Security & Defence: Japan and Australia say they’ve made “significant” progress on a co-developed high-energy laser project after successful field trials, pushing cooperation beyond last year’s warship decision. Regional Diplomacy: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used Indonesia’s Independence Day to stress that Australia’s peace and stability depend on a united, sovereign Indonesia, pointing to the Jakarta Treaty. Energy & Cyber: Australia’s power grid is facing a fast-growing risk from AI-powered attacks, with new findings warning criminals can move faster and hit more systems. Housing & Planning: Canberra’s Hume Circle rezoning for up to 15-storey apartments has been referred to a federal inquiry over consultation and long-term infrastructure planning. Health: Intravenous iron use among Australian women aged 18–44 has surged 17-fold over a decade, with about one in 20 receiving it in 2024. Finance: Revolut says it’s eyeing Australia’s mortgage market, aiming to win customers from the Big Four. Sport Beyond Cricket: Australia’s World Cup hockey schedule today includes Spain vs Australia and New Zealand vs Japan.
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