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Live: ASX 200 and Aussie dollar down, Brent crude and WTI oil up
The Australian market has finished the trading week on a disappointing note, dropping slightly, despite US stocks rising overnight. Follow live. Source link
Super members blindsided by change in fund terms and conditions
A superannuation investment option spruiked as offering “choice and flexibility” has been shut down without proper notification, leaving members less than two months to sell all their assets. Source link
A wave of low-cost electric trucks is heading for Australia
Diesel trucks are the backbone of the national supply chain, but figures buried in recent sales data could mark the beginning of the end for these kings of the road. Source link
People living in vehicles forced to choose between fuel and food
The high cost of fuel is making it even more difficult for people living in their cars to afford food, electricity and transport. Source link
Trucks about to get longer, heavier in bid to reduce fuel costs
The South Australian government says recent changes to heavy vehicle freight limits will lower fuel costs and reduce the number of freight trucks needed on the road. Source link
Is Hormuz open or closed? Shiptracking data reveals true picture
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has remained at an effective standstill in the 24 hours since Iran conditionally lifted its blockade on the critical shipping lane, amid a fragile ceasefire with the US and Israel. Source link
Live: Aussie shares set to open lower as oil prices fall
Australian shares are set to open lower after climbing yesterday following the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire. Follow the day’s events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Couple forced to move home accidentally built on wrong block
A Victorian couple has been forced to move their home that was accidentally built on the wrong block. Source link
How long will it take petrol prices to get back to pre-Iran war levels, if at all?
Iran’s promise to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after striking a temporary agreement with the US saw the cost of oil fall sharply. But how quickly are we likely to see relief at the bowser in Australia? Analysts say it could be weeks or months. Source link
Amid 'unprecedented' times, farmers take 'risky' gamble on early winter crops
Some SA farmers have rolled the dice on planting winter crops weeks earlier than usual thanks to record-breaking rains. Now they hope the gamble pays off. Source link