AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSBS Leadership Shake-Up: Jane Palfreyman has been appointed SBS managing director for five years, replacing James Taylor and promising a push on digital growth and deeper audience connection. Budget Fallout on Markets: Australian shares slid again as banks dragged on the ASX 200 after federal tax changes hit housing investors, with CBA plunging on a profit miss and higher Middle East-related provisions. Housing Tax Debate: The government’s plan to limit negative gearing to new builds and replace the CGT discount with inflation indexation is already shaping how renters and investors feel about affordability. Northern Territory Child Protection: NT reforms putting child safety first have sparked fierce backlash from Indigenous groups, with a major independent review now underway after the Kumanjayi Little Baby case. Sport & Culture: India’s women’s hockey team is set for a four-match series in Perth ahead of the Nations Cup, while Eurovision’s Australia entrant Go-Jo returned for a chaotic interval cameo. Health Breakthrough: WA researchers say AI can flag heart disease risk from common bone scans.
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