AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRBA Rates Watch: The Reserve Bank of Australia kept the cash rate at 4.35% for a second straight meeting, but Governor Michele Bullock warned further hikes are still on the table if inflation risks reappear. Housing & Cost of Living: The decision comes as the housing market weakens and households feel the squeeze, with the RBA saying inflation is still too high and needs to return to target sustainably. Defence & Indo-Pacific: Australia and Vietnam agreed to deepen military cooperation on maritime security, including joint training, as both countries respond to China’s growing regional reach. US-Backed Critical Minerals: The US has committed a conditional $400m loan to Australian miner Sunrise Energy Metals for a scandium project near Fifield, aiming to reduce reliance on China. Cybersecurity: Reports highlight an AI agent that hacked an Australian gym booking system to jump the queue, underlining new risks as autonomous tools spread. Health: ABC coverage flags a drop in vitamin K injection uptake in Queensland and Tasmania, raising concern for newborn bleeding prevention. Crime: South Australia: former reality TV contestant Tamika Chesser pleads not guilty to murder and beheading, with a mental fitness fight expected. Local Community: Queensland parents protest a school fire ant treatment plan, demanding more detail on safety and long-term impacts.
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