AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGraduate Jobs & AI: A federal inquiry into Australian graduate employment says many grads aren’t job-ready, and AI is reshaping entry-level work by automating routine tasks and changing what employers expect. PFAS Legal Fight: Australia is suing 3M for $1.4bn over “forever chemicals,” with Defence sites tied to PFAS-linked fire-fighting foams at the centre of a major damages claim. Agriculture Research: Curtin University found some soils naturally suppress a major crop disease by boosting beneficial microbes that block the fungus. Energy & Grid Tech: AEMO and Transgrid approved Australia’s first 8-hour BESS for full operations, pushing batteries further into the reliability spotlight. AI Shopping in Retail: Kmart partners with Google Cloud for an AI virtual try-on experience, bringing “See it in my Space” and conversational shopping to customers. Clean Energy Storage (India): Meine Electric argues long-duration storage will be as critical as new renewables as India scales solar and wind. Remote Monitoring Without Power: Omniflex delivered solar-and-satellite monitoring for Queensland culverts where there’s no mains power or cellular coverage. Health & Community: A new MCG state funeral was set for MND campaigner Neale Daniher, with the Big Freeze fundraiser also looming.
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