AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEl Niño Watch: The Bureau of Meteorology says El Niño is likely to develop during winter, with the WMO putting the odds at 90% before November—raising the risk of hotter, drier conditions for eastern Australia and stressing water, agriculture and heat preparedness. Severe Weather & Economy: Australia’s GDP grew just 0.3% in the March quarter as cyclone disruptions hit mining and exports, with net trade dragging growth; private investment rose, including a big jump in machinery and equipment tied to data centres. Carbon Farming Push: Carbon Neutral has unveiled the Great Woodlands Renewal Project in WA’s south coast—16 million trees across 28,000 hectares—aimed at generating carbon credits alongside landscape-scale biodiversity restoration. Packaging & Recycling Market: ScrapTrade launched a new online scrap marketplace to connect households, businesses and recyclers more efficiently. Climate Science Debate: A climate explainer argues that removing the worst-case emissions scenario from new modelling reflects real-world emissions slowing, not “failed science.” Policy & Culture: A reconciliation week program at Goldfields University highlights Aboriginal history and colonisation impacts, while tourism operators warn AI-generated Kimberley videos could mislead visitors and distort Indigenous culture.
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