AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoH5N1 Bird Flu Watch: Australia has confirmed a second mainland H5N1 case in Western Australia after a northern giant petrel tested positive near Esperance, following a brown skua detection days earlier; officials say there’s no sign yet of spread to poultry, but biosecurity and surveillance are ramping up and Ingham’s has locked down its WA operations. Largest Cocaine Bust: Federal and Queensland taskforces say police found 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth about $816m buried in underground bunkers near Londonderry, arresting two men aged 21 and 25; the haul is linked to an organised crime network and could carry life imprisonment. Housing Pressure: New tax settings and interest-rate effects are expected to push Sydney and Melbourne home values down by up to $100,000 over the next year, with auction clearance rates falling. Defence Radar Deal: Australia and Canada signed a $1.75b deal to build long-range over-the-horizon radar for Arctic surveillance, with delivery set to begin from July 1. Local Governance & Community: A new outdoor movie equipment push is helping councils and groups expand community screenings, while South Australia’s major events media account has gone to Wavemaker Adelaide.
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