AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Legal Clash: Australia has filed its biggest-ever lawsuit against US giant 3M, seeking about $1.4bn over “forever chemicals” from PFAS firefighting foam used at 28 defence bases, with 3M denying wrongdoing. Markets & Energy: Australian shares slid to a one-week low as fresh US-Iran strikes raised oil and fuel-inflation worries. Energy Milestone: RWE’s Limondale battery energy storage system is now operating at full capacity, marking Australia’s first 8-hour BESS. Australia–India Ties: PM Anthony Albanese praised India’s role and the Indian-Australian community ahead of a planned Modi visit. Travel & Loyalty: Qantas and Philippine Airlines expanded rewards access for Australians, adding 15 “island hopping” destinations via Manila. Business Expansion: HoneyBook launched in the UK and Australia to help independent professionals manage proposals, contracts, invoicing and payments in one place. Tech & Media: Reddit rolled out Shopify product catalog syncing for Australian advertisers, aiming to boost retail ad performance. Sport (Women’s Cricket): Grace Harris says adaptability will be key as she weighs a flexible role for Australia at the Women’s T20 World Cup.
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