AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEconomy & Rates: Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% in April, the highest in about four-and-a-half years, with jobs falling by 18,600—pushing markets to slash bets on further RBA hikes. Health Crisis: The federal government has pledged $7.2m to tackle Australia’s worst diphtheria outbreak on record, with 230 cases so far and most in the NT. Housing & Welfare: In Wagga Wagga, homelessness camps remain after a crisis taskforce—locals say people are terrified of forced move-on. Education Crackdown: The government has temporarily blocked private colleges from starting new courses for international students for 12 months while regulators scrutinise integrity concerns. Resources & Industry: Arafura Rare Earths has given the green light to its $1.6b Nolans project in the NT, aiming for first production mid-2029. Transport & Tech: Telstra and Ericsson are teaming up on 6G development, while LG has installed large-scale LED displays at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3.
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