AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS Open Money & Player Power: The 2026 U.S. Open is set to be the richest in tennis history, with singles champions taking home a record $5.5m and total prize money rising to $101m. Australian Cricket Focus: Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons says Australia “is going to come harder” in the second Test after Darwin’s shock, with Australia looking to respond at Mackay. Big Tech News Funding Law: Australia’s revamped News Bargaining Incentive has passed, forcing nominated platforms to pay a 2.75% revenue levy if they can’t strike deals with news outlets. Local Culture & Heritage: Powerhouse Parramatta is finally due to open 7 November, while Sydney’s Parramatta museum project promises a 24-hour precinct with on-site apartments for artists and researchers. Jobs Watch: Australia’s unemployment rate climbed to 4.5% in July as employment fell and hours worked dropped, signalling early cracks in the labour market. Sport Leadership: St Helens has appointed Australia coach Kevin Walters as head coach from 2027. Nature & Science: Dolphins in Australia have been filmed using shells to catch fish, with the technique apparently passed from mother to calf.
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