AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTelstra Outage Fallout: A nationwide Telstra network failure hit trains, buses, EFTPOS and other services, with the ombudsman estimating up to 100,000 Australians affected; Telstra says it knows the issue (servers failing to update) but not the root cause, and says there’s no sign of malicious interference. Pacific Security: China’s nuclear-capable missile test in the South Pacific sparked protests from Solomon Islands and fresh calls for Pacific unity, as Australia moves to negotiate a new comprehensive treaty with Solomon Islands and leaders coordinate messaging. Energy Markets: Oil prices jumped after renewed US-Iran hostilities and sanctions changes tied to Strait of Hormuz shipping, adding pressure to global markets. RBA Rate Pressure: RBA chief economist Sarah Hunter warned Australia may face higher unemployment to bring inflation expectations down, while cost-of-living strain continues. Bird Flu Watch: South Australia confirmed more H5 bird flu cases in giant petrels, raising concern for Kangaroo Island’s endangered sea lion colony. Legal Fight: Prosecutors launched an appeal to use a viral Bankstown nurses video in court after it was ruled inadmissible. Tasmania Land Sale: Australia approved the sale of Tasmania’s biggest farm for a major pine plantation project.
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