AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoEarthquake & Schools Disruption: A powerful 7.8 quake off Mindanao has killed at least 35 people, injured 134 and displaced about 10,000 families, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordering school classes suspended as landslides and building collapses hit hard. Child Safety Online: UK PM Keir Starmer signals a push for under-16 social media restrictions, echoing Australia’s approach, with an ultimatum to tech firms to stop explicit image sharing or face legislation. Education Funding Setback: Labor has scrapped its Startup Year university-backed scheme after only eight participants, despite earlier plans for thousands of student startup loans. Inclusive Education (PNG–Australia): Papua New Guinea and Australia are teaming up to streamline support for children with disabilities in schools, including clearer pathways to assistive tech and better coordination across departments. Community & Learning Through Culture: South Australia’s new professional music theatre company launches with a call for stories for micro-operas, aiming to expand local opportunities for artists and audiences. Student Wellbeing & Cost Pressure: New analysis finds Australians’ life satisfaction has dipped below pre-Covid levels, underlining ongoing household strain that can spill into education choices and support.
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