AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealthcare Reform Debate: A new push for autonomous pharmacist prescribing is being argued as a convenience fix, with critics warning it could blur the line between clinical decisions and dispensing in a system already under strain. Public Safety & Health: A 3-year-old girl in Melbourne has died after contracting a rare E. coli-related illness (HUS) after a petting zoo visit, renewing calls for strict handwashing after animal contact. Heritage Engineering Win: Australia’s oldest in-use vehicle bridge in NSW—built by convict labour in the 1830s—was saved after engineers rebuilt damaged sandstone foundations following near-collapse from floods. Finance & Markets: Global bond-market jitters and Middle East tensions are feeding into higher borrowing costs, with knock-on effects for borrowers and rate expectations. Security & Defence: Australia-linked Indo-Pacific defence activity continues, including exercises and expanded cooperation under AUKUS and broader regional security planning. Climate & Disaster: Australia is preparing to evacuate staff from Macquarie Island ahead of seal breeding, fearing bird flu mass deaths and the mental toll on researchers.
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