AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNepal flood vigil: Hundreds gathered at Melbourne’s Federation Square for candlelit prayers for victims of the Himalayas disaster, with 43 Australians still missing and Victoria pledging $100,000 on top of the federal $8m. Pacific sport diplomacy: Anthony Albanese announced $15.6m for high-performance Pacific athletes ahead of Brisbane 2032, feeding into the 2027 Pacific Games and other events through to 2030. NSW antisemitism ruling: An NSW Supreme Court judge rejected an antisemitism definition in a case involving “Fuk Israel” graffiti, refusing an extended supervision order after a 20-month sentence. Tech and politics: A Guardian report says Australia’s parliamentary inquiry process is being flooded with AI-made submissions, raising concerns about bogus claims. Data centre fight: The US backlash over power-hungry data centres is heating up, with Trump attacking opponents and pointing to China’s alleged interest. Housing squeeze: Home values fell again in August, with winter wiping about $40,000 off the median as rates and investor tax changes bite. Local sport: Celtic coaches wrapped up a Weyburn camp, bringing Scottish high-intensity training to local players.
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