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Live: ASX to fall as price of oil surges to more than $US120 a barrel
The Australian share market is set to open lower in morning trading as oil prices surge. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Live: Chalmers says housing 'driving deliberations' around possible tax changes
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ensuring young Australians have access to the housing market is “driving deliberations” about possible changes to taxes. Follow live. Source link
Australia's summer saw the dawn of the big battery, as gas drops to 25-year low
A hot summer saw Australians use record amounts of electricity, but the growing share of renewable energy continued to push fossil fuels out of the grid, driving gas generation to its lowest level in 25 years. Source link
War deepens oil crisis and pushes inflation higher — as it happened
The price of Brent crude has surged to over $US120 per barrel because US President Donald Trump has announced he will extend the naval blockade of the strait. Source link
Austrian 'lucky loser' makes WTA Tour history at Madrid Open
Anastasia Potapova experiences an “explosion of emotions”, as her remarkable run in Madrid continues at the prestigious tournament. Source link
Amadeus to buy French biometrics firm Idemia Public Security
For 1.2 billion euros. Source link
Telstra not seeking to lock rivals out of mobile-to-satellite bands
SpaceX fears the carrier is seeking to dominate the remaining allocations. Source link
Why insurers may start offering discounts for resilience renovations
As about 1.6 million households experience insurance unaffordability stress, a disparate alliance of stakeholders proposes cheaper premiums for home owners who upgrade their properties to withstand natural disasters. Source link
New study suggest Australians largely support renewable transition
A new research study indicates a majority of regional Australians support the renewable transition despite some protests over planned infrastructure. Source link
Fuel shock pushes civil contractors to cut jobs and pause works
Civil construction firms warn surging diesel and material costs driven by the global oil crisis will force lay-offs and project delays, with nearly a third considering winding down. Source link