AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNative seed crisis: MPs in Murray, Albury and Wagga Wagga have written to the Agriculture minister after reports funding for this year’s annual native seed harvest has stopped, risking the loss of experienced collectors and hard-won knowledge needed for future restoration. Renewables for airports: CleanPeak has locked in a seven-year deal to power Western Sydney International Airport with 100% renewable electricity, adding onsite solar and a 30MW battery. Reef watch: UNESCO has again kept the Great Barrier Reef off the “in danger” list, while still signalling serious ongoing concerns. Extreme weather: Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says a stalled high in winter has driven the highest ever recorded air pressure in the country in Tasmania, bringing icy nights. Pacific security + climate funding link: Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defence alliance, with a $1bn package tied to climate and economy initiatives, as China test-fired a nuclear-capable missile into the Pacific. AI + energy demand: Anthropic plans a major Australia data-centre investment, highlighting how new computing build-outs are reshaping power needs.
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