AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing Watch: Ray White data says national house values fell 3.3% over the three months to August, led by Sydney and Melbourne, but open-home attendance suggests the high-end is starting to steady while demand stays soft in cheaper areas. Digital Rules: The Albanese government is pushing ahead with social media age-restriction enforcement, giving the eSafety Commissioner stronger powers after research found most under-16s were still using covered platforms. Car Repairs & Insurance: Mechanics warn insurers’ repair delays are worsening: average repair times have stretched from 38.6 days (2019) to 61.3 (2024), helping drive higher premiums. Energy & Grid Build: Octopus Australia’s Hanworth battery (1.2GW/4 hours) has entered the federal environmental assessment queue and is seeking state planning approvals. ASX/Markets: The ASX 200 edged up 0.056% as energy gained on oil near US$100 while tech slid; traders also weighed Fed-rate nerves and upcoming CPI. Crime & Cash: NSW police seized 16m illegal cigarettes and $1.6m cash in Sydney raids tied to an alleged laundering network. Corporate Finance: Teva says it plans to issue senior notes to fund redemptions and general corporate purposes.
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