AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup build-up: Australia’s Socceroos marked birthdays in camp in Northern California as they shift into recovery mode after a 1-1 draw with Switzerland ahead of their opener. Disaster watch: A 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts across the region including Australia, with officials reporting deaths and injuries as aftershocks continue. AUKUS: A new reshaped plan for Australia’s submarines is being framed as streamlined, but critics say Australia is effectively getting what the US can spare. Online safety: UK PM Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on “harmful” social media for under-16s, drawing on Australia’s earlier under-16 restrictions. Northern Territory violence: Police arrested three men after a violent disturbance near Tennant Creek, with weapons seized and charges laid over an ongoing feud. Community & culture: Pride Fest 2026 is expanding across Sydney’s Oxford Street precinct with hundreds of events celebrating LGBTQIA+ arts and community. Health & honours: Tributes continue after cancer researcher Richard Scolyer’s death at 59, while King’s Birthday Honours recognise community service across Australia.
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