AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoShark Safety Crisis: A 35-year-old spearfisher has died after a shark attack near Michaelmas Island off Albany, Western Australia—Australia’s fourth fatal shark attack this year—prompting fresh warnings for locals and visitors. Work & AI: Unions are pushing for a three-day workweek as AI reshapes jobs, arguing productivity gains should mean shorter hours and fairer sharing, not just higher corporate profits. Disaster Resilience: Cook Shire Council’s Community Powered Resilience program has won a top LGMA Queensland award for its disaster-prep hubs and local response officers during ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Housing Standards: New research says only 54% of Victorian landlords met minimum rental standards, with mould and dampness among the biggest gaps. Politics & Gambling Ads: Australia Institute research backs a ban on gambling advertising, with reformers calling for a levy to replace lost media revenue. Local Business Fallout: Stormer Music, once operating 16 music schools, has collapsed owing $1.8m to creditors and is trying to restart under a new name. Culture & Community: Western Australia’s film and TV scene is growing as productions increasingly choose WA locations, helped by incentives and new studio capacity.
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