AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLanguage and Identity: Indonesian is nearing extinction in Australian classrooms: just 486 Year 12 students studied it nationally, down from 1,160 in 2010, with a parliamentary report warning enrolments could disappear by 2031. Arts and Ideas: The Headland Writers Festival in Tathra, running 23–25 October, will explore immigration, AI and ethics, alongside a discussion of Aboriginal military pioneer Reg Saunders. First Nations Heritage: Drone surveys in the Blue Mountains uncovered three previously unregistered Aboriginal rock shelters containing artefacts and hand-stencil art, in work with Dharug custodians. Access to Support: The NDIS Remote Community Connector program has expanded to eight Far North Queensland communities, offering local, face-to-face help for people with disabilities. Changing City Life: Canberra’s night-time economy review recommends stronger relief for businesses hit by construction and a dedicated commissioner. End of an Era: Wentworth Park hosted its final greyhound meet after 94 years, drawing a sell-out crowd and animal-rights protesters.
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