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Live: Wall St mixed ahead of Trump deadline, oil price slips, ASX marginally positive
Wall Street is largely flat as the clock counts down to Donald Trump’s latest Iran deadline, while ASX futures are pointing to a marginal gain. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Growing frustration in real estate industry over Qld seller disclosure laws
Real estate experts say Queensland’s seller disclosure laws, which were introduced in August, are fuelling ‘gazumping’ and leading to unnecessary costs. Source link
Cost of filling best-selling car up by $100 since start of Iran war
The ABC analyses how the cost of a full tank in Australia’s most-purchased cars of 2025 has changed since the beginning of the Iran war. Source link
Boards make decisions affecting the nation but they don't reflect modern society
There’s a push to get younger people, women and more diverse community members on the boards making the big decisions in Australian life. Source link
Thousands of sites taken down as experts warn AI is increasing scams
Almost 12,000 scam websites have been shut down by Australia’s financial regulator in a year as it continues a “cat-and-mouse game” with cybercriminals. Source link
New EV sales data proves fuel crisis sparks consumer shift
EV sales have surged in March, a month into the war in Iran. But it is not the only signal indicating a move away from fuel cars. Source link
Gambling reforms bill slammed as 'kneejerk' response to Four Corners
The Northern Territory government has introduced legislation intended to reform Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator, but it’s been criticised as a “damage-control exercise”. Source link
Middle East war causes PVC prices to skyrocket
Conflict in the Middle East has disrupted petroleum and gas supply chains, causing PVC prices to skyrocket in Australia. Source link
ASX 200 gains 1.7pc, oil over $US110 as Trump's Iran deadline looms
The Australian share market closed 1.74pc higher after a four-day long weekend, as traders looked through the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East. Look back on the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
'No one else should go through this': Young job hunters a target in scam surge
Job seekers should be wary of sharing their bank account information with potential employers, as job scams targeting young people surge, according to Scamwatch. Source link