AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTest Cricket Pressure: Australia’s top order wobbled on Day 1 of the second Test vs Bangladesh in Mackay, with Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam ripping through Bangladesh for 64 before Australia slumped to 165/8; Marnus Labuschagne’s dismissal for 4 has sparked fresh calls to drop him after poor returns across the series. Darts in Wollongong: James Wade won the Australian Masters final to claim his first World Series of Darts title, beating qualifier Brody Klinge 8-5 in a dramatic comeback. Energy & Power Bills: Australia has now passed 500,000 home battery installations, with the government linking the battery push to lower electricity prices and better use of rooftop solar. Tech Stocks Watch: ASX investors are weighing BlueScope’s profit rebound quality and WiseTech Global’s next phase—whether integration and compliance tech can translate into consistent delivery. Regional Diplomacy: Thailand and Australia deepened ties in Canberra, focusing on trade, security, clean energy and innovation. Middle East Fallout: Israel’s E1 settlement plan drew renewed international condemnation, with Australia among countries pressing for accountability. Space Skills: Africa is ramping up satellite know-how, training local engineers as it grows its satellite launches. Sport on Sunday: India’s women face Australia in a must-win FIH World Cup match for a semi-final spot.
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