AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAvian Flu Watch: Australia has confirmed a fifth mainland H5N1 case after a migratory giant petrel tested positive off WA’s south coast, with officials stressing there’s no sign of spread to poultry or local transmission and urging people not to touch sick or dead birds. Fuel Relief Then Pain: NRMA says the fuel excise discount is being halved, with prices expected to jump soon after Wednesday’s tax rise—regional motorists may feel it later. New Airline Rumours: Vietjet is reportedly seeking an air operator’s certificate and permission to launch domestic flights in Australia, potentially using up to 10 Boeing 737s. Social Media Crackdown Debate: A new report argues blanket bans on under-16s are hard to enforce and can create knock-on problems, while pointing to China’s “protection plus development” approach as a model. Whale Numbers Drop: Scientists are alarmed by a sharp fall in humpback sightings in WA—22 counted at Cape Naturaliste versus 69 last year—prompting calls for more testing of stranded whales. Crime Update: Police are hunting the “Scorpio/Bullit” author behind more than 100 threatening letters sent to MPs and community figures. Outback Rescue: A Melbourne father and son stranded in SA floodwaters were saved by WA billionaire Tim Roberts after a helicopter spot.
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