AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTech Levy Push: Australia has passed a law forcing big tech to pay levies for local news unless they strike deals with publishers, with Meta, Google, TikTok and LinkedIn facing a 2.75% charge on qualifying local ad revenue. Local Tragedy: NSW police apologised after a bushwalker’s family was wrongly told a missing teen was found alive—before her body was confirmed after an eight-day search. Environment & Health: Alarm is growing over bird flu after dead penguins were found on an Australian island, with tests planned as authorities race to protect little penguins. Climate Risk: A “super El Niño” warning is back in focus, with experts flagging knock-on effects for food, logistics and inflation that could hit the wider region. Community & Safety: Christmas Island residents were stunned to see a SpaceX rocket floating near the coast, later towed after its mission. Sports & Leadership: St Helens has appointed Kevin Walters as head coach for the next Super League seasons.
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