AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHigher Education: Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern will teach and mentor students at the University of Sydney, focusing on leadership, social cohesion and civic trust. AUKUS: The US has assigned the USS Colorado to the submarine force planned for Western Australia, with its arrival at HMAS Stirling expected in late 2027. Western Sydney: The new Western Sydney International Airport has opened to passengers, adding a major transport link and jobs hub for the region. Arts and Culture: Palestinian Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah is returning to Adelaide Writers’ Week in 2027, a year after her removal from the program triggered a boycott and its cancellation. Cyber Security: Australia’s cyber agency warns AI is helping hackers attack faster and at greater scale; it responded to 21.6 per cent more incidents in 2025–26 than the year before. Energy Costs: Snowy 2.0 is now forecast to cost up to $25 billion and finish in late 2029, far above its original $2 billion estimate. Emergency Services: NSW SES volunteers have been honoured for decades of service and their response to major floods. A 4.9-magnitude earthquake also struck off South Australia, with no reported damage or injuries.
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