AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTelecom Shock: Telstra’s nationwide mobile outage hit thousands of Australians early Wednesday, disrupting calls and data, knocking out parts of payments, and even suspending Victoria’s V/Line regional trains and affecting NSW services; Telstra says there’s no sign of malicious activity and about 90% of services are back, while PM Albanese calls it “deeply concerning.” EV & Transport Fallout: The outage also disrupted Chargefox EV charging and other transport-linked systems, with some customers warned they may struggle to reach Triple Zero from Telstra devices. Economic Pressure: RBA chief economist Sarah Hunter says sharp supply shocks are becoming more frequent and can force painful trade-offs for inflation and demand, with oil-price effects still weighing on confidence. Pacific Diplomacy: Australia and Solomon Islands begin talks on a new comprehensive treaty as Albanese pushes Pacific unity after China’s missile test. Local Tech Trial: Queensland’s Moreton Bay council will trial Australia’s first AI-powered traffic lights to improve traffic flow and pedestrian waiting times. Housing Watch: HSBC expects Australia’s housing correction to keep running without near-term “circuit breaker,” with prices still at risk through 2026. Community & Culture: A new AI traffic-light trial, plus rural photo storytelling via Spirit of the Bush, keeps the focus on everyday life beyond the headlines.
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