AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBird Flu Watch: Australia has confirmed its first H5 bird flu case in a mammal after a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia tested positive, with authorities stressing there’s still no sign of infection in poultry or farming. Housing Pressure: Perth renters are being warned the state’s rental crunch is biting hard even for higher earners, with new research saying a $130,000 salary still won’t keep you safe from housing stress. Renters’ Rights Debate: Western Australia is reviewing tenancy laws, including moves to ban no-grounds terminations and tighten rental application rules, as advocates question whether Victoria’s tougher protections have actually boosted renter confidence. Local Planning: Perth’s growth councils are showing how density can be delivered without constant street-by-street fights, with approvals rising in places like Vincent and Belmont by directing development to transport corridors and town centres. Emergency Calls: Telcos are rolling out public advice on how to reliably call Triple Zero after past outages left some people unable to connect. Wildlife & Science: Dolphins off Hervey Bay have been filmed using discarded shells as tools to trap fish, and researchers are also recruiting twins to untangle what’s inherited versus what’s shaped by the environment in immune health.
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