AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHonours & community service: Parkes man Michael Lynch has received an OAM in the King’s Birthday Honours for decades of work with St Vincent de Paul and child welfare, while other Corrective Services leaders in WA were recognised for prisoner education and rehabilitation. Local impact funding: Benalla’s Tomorrow Today handed out grants to community projects, backing education and community-building ideas for 2026. Reconciliation Week in action: Benalla hosted Treaty and reconciliation events, including a community documentary screening and gatherings aimed at strengthening relationships across First Nations and the wider community. Travel & everyday safety: A new Grey Medallion water-safety course is set for Caloundra on 8 August, teaching rip spotting, CPR, defibrillator use and emergency response. Culture & entertainment: Qween Jean made history as the first openly trans person to win a Tony Award for costume design, and the Sydney Film Festival welcomed Mia Wasikowska for horror premiere Leviticus. Science & curiosity: CSIRO-linked ASKAP research has produced the biggest magnetic map of the universe, revealing an invisible cosmic web shaping galaxy formation. Housing & rights: NSW public housing redevelopment at Waterloo South has sparked outrage after fencing began while tenants were still on site. Sports & spectacle: World Cup Group D is flagged as a pressure-packed mix featuring the US, Paraguay, Turkey and Australia. Wildlife warning: A third fatal shark attack in a month has renewed calls for caution for spearfishers and ocean users.
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