AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoABC leadership shake-up: ABC managing director Hugh Marks denied pushing out news director Justin Stevens as the broadcaster prepares to appoint Reuters London executive Simon Robinson. Counterterror charges: AFP charged an Australian woman returning from Syria’s al-Hawl camp with terrorism offences under Operation Kurrajong. Regional media ties: ABC signed an MoU with Sri Lanka’s Maharaja Media Network to expand content sharing and co-productions across TV, radio and digital. Public safety & health: Laos detained staff at a backpacker hostel after suspected methanol poisonings killed six foreign tourists, including Australian teens. Legal fight over PFAS: Australia launched a “largest ever” AU$2bn Federal Court claim against 3M over PFAS contamination from firefighting foam at 28 defence bases. MarCom/OOH: OMA and MOVE added new board directors as Australia’s outdoor advertising industry pushes for stronger collaboration and measurement. Tech in retail: Nayax launched a PIN-capable Android self-service terminal (VPOS Media 4) for UK unattended commerce.
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