AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoProperty Outlook: Big four banks warn Australia’s housing market will keep feeling pain through 2027, with Sydney and Melbourne prices forecast to fall further this year (roughly 3%–9%) before a tepid recovery. Climate Readiness: Victoria’s climate future is under strain, with fire and flood risks colliding with “wishful thinking” on preparedness. Urban Heat & Planning: NSW is spending $60m to boost tree canopy, but experts say many western suburbs will struggle without more green space on private land. Flood Risk & Housing: In Melbourne’s inner south, residents argue councils and the state aren’t doing enough to adapt to canal flooding as development increases runoff. Geopolitics: The US slams China’s “nature reserve” claim at Scarborough Reef, backing the Philippines in the South China Sea dispute. Trade & Investment: Vietnam and Australia are pushing to lift bilateral trade toward $20bn, citing supply-chain integration and new tech-agriculture links. Energy & Mining: A report highlights how critical minerals and copper plays are reshaping investment flows, including Glencore’s push for an Australian listing. Business & Community: Launceston’s chamber awards celebrate local leadership, while a western Sydney charity’s volunteer-run breakfast program shows how small-business and community networks support people doing it tough.
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