AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMedia Rebrand: Sky News Australia will roll out the News24 brand on July 27, expanding across TV channels, streaming, and DAB+ radio, with a London bureau for more international coverage. AI Infrastructure: Australian firm Firmus Technologies says it will build a 360MW Nvidia-powered AI data centre campus in Batam, Indonesia, aiming for operations by early 2027 and up to 170,000 Nvidia accelerators. Connectivity: Starlink has become New Zealand’s biggest rural broadband provider, now topping a quarter of rural connections as satellite service reshapes the economics of remote coverage. Consumer Retail M&A: Accent Group’s board urges shareholders to reject Frasers Group’s all-cash takeover bid, arguing it offers no premium and doesn’t reflect its 2030 growth plan. Aviation Efficiency Tech: Australian aerospace startup Mako’s shark-skin-inspired Flightfilm gets backing from IAG, which plans to test the drag-reduction coating later this year. Health (PBS): Neffy, the adrenaline nasal spray for anaphylaxis, is being added to the PBS for eligible Australians. Food & Drink: Nestlé is bringing the Aero Milkybar collab to UK shelves from late July. Entertainment: Australia’s touring musicals face urgent calls for federal tax reform after multiple cancellations blamed on rising costs and softer ticket demand.
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