AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPhilippines–Australia Education Push: Australia and the Philippines have launched the AUD40m (P1.6b) EQUIP program in Manila to help senior high school students become job-ready, with Australia potentially adding more funding to take it to AUD60m by 2033. Maritime Security Upgrade: Australia will provide the Philippines Coast Guard with underwater drones and counter-drone gear in a P413m, four-year package announced by Penny Wong, adding to earlier drone support. Northern Territory Protest: Hundreds have rallied against the secretive U.S. Pine Gap intelligence base near Alice Springs, with arrests reported during a second day of demonstrations. Great Barrier Reef Warning: Scientists say El Niño raises the risk of extreme bleaching and possible ecosystem collapse on the Reef. Scam Losses Soar: A UN report estimates Asia-Pacific scam losses of at least $88b in 2025, driven by fast-evolving, cross-border criminal networks. Local Politics Moment: Barnaby Joyce went viral after yelling “sit down” at his dog during a live TV interview. Climate Clue for K’gari: Research suggests some of K’gari’s ancient lakes dried out about 7,500 years ago even during wetter conditions.
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