AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoClimate Cost Blow: A new UNSW report says climate change has already cut NSW’s economic output by about 18% in 2024, with losses averaging $21,288 per person. Shark Safety Alarm: A 35-year-old spearfisher has died off WA after a suspected 15-foot great white attack, the third fatal case in four weeks. NDIS Fraud Crackdown: An Adelaide woman, an NDIA staffer, has been charged over an alleged $5m NDIS fraud after unauthorised access to 40+ participant records and claims for supports not provided. Local Resilience Funding: Echuca-area emergency preparedness gets a $25,000 grant for culturally informed disaster response planning. Energy Transition Debate: Nobel Prize-winning energy expert Daniel Kammen says Australia’s clean-energy push distracts from its continued coal export reliance. Property Tax Ripple: Negative gearing and capital gains tax changes could push some investors out of short-term rentals, potentially easing pressure on long-term housing supply. Tech for Farmers: UNSW researchers and Trina Solar trial a silver-free solar cell design aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency. Politics & Media: A discussion highlights how social media lets conservative figures bypass traditional outlets and control their own narratives. Business & Jobs: Wendy’s is set to open its first Melbourne store on June 24, expanding its Australian rollout. Sports: Collingwood’s Billy Frampton’s suspension has been overturned after the Brody Mihocek neck injury incident.
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