AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoHousing & cost pressure: New research shows Australians are stuck with record-sized mortgages, with interest bills taking a bigger bite of pay as home values slide—highlighting how higher borrowing costs are still hurting households. Opioid treatment pulled: Australia is set to lose the “life-saving” opioid-dependence drug Sublocade from 31 December, as global pricing shifts ripple into local access. AI & energy for growth: Firmus signs a 600MW energy supply deal in South Australia to power AI data centres, pairing renewables with major battery storage and demand-response commitments. Bird flu risk to eggs: WA poultry producers are on alert after H5N1 hits wild birds, with industry warning an outbreak could drive egg prices sharply higher. Big Tech legal fight: Australia moves to sue Amazon over Prime Video ads, alleging unfair contract terms for subscribers. Music industry vs AI: Australian music groups have written to government demanding stronger copyright protection after reports of unauthorised AI training using artists’ work. Sport (Women’s T20): Australia books the Women’s T20 World Cup final after a dominant semi-final win over West Indies, one win from a record seventh title.
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