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Live: ASX to fall after Wall Street tanks, oil price pressure as Houthis enter war
Wall Street tumbled as the Middle East situation deteriorated further, and the ASX is set to be hit by the same wave of anxiety. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Do you know who owns your GP clinic? The answer might surprise you
Major insurers like Medibank Private and Bupa are buying up GP clinics in a move that could lead to US-style managed care. Source link
Australia has to attack misinformation about climate change, Senate report says
Australia needs to increase its efforts to fight back against misinformation about climate change, a Senate report says. Source link
Inflation set to soar as fuel costs hit prices of everyday items from bread to ridesharing
Fuel surcharges are being applied across a range of industries, from the delivery of bricks to building sites to Australia’s biggest rideshare companies, meaning consumer prices are rising. Source link
Live: ASX to drop, following sea of red on Wall St
The ASX is set to fall at the open, following a sea of red on Wall Street. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Superannuation giant HESTA's new admin provider in financial difficulty
Experts are concerned one of Australia’s largest super funds has invested in a new admin company whose most recent financial report indicates it is in financial difficulty. Source link
ASX closes slightly down while NAB plans hundreds of job cuts — as it happened
The ASX 200 has closed slightly down as Iran’s foreign minister says the country will not negotiate with the US on a ceasefire plan. Brent crude remains above $US102 a barrel. Source link
PM calls second emergency national cabinet meeting over fuel crisis
States and territory leaders will convene next week to further coordinate the national response to the fuel crisis as the fallout from the Iran war continues to escalate. Source link
NSW forestry industry fighting to avoid the chopping block
The NSW forestry industry is calling for secure access to timber as the proposed Great Koala National Park locks up resources and recent closures of Victorian and Western Australian sectors raise fears for the future of native logging. Source link
Australian shares soar on Middle East ceasefire hopes
The local share market has its best day in almost a year after reports the US is seeking a ceasefire with Iran buoyed investor sentiment, and monthly inflation was softer than expected. Source link