8 h. ago ASX set to slide, global markets fall on Middle East tensions; Oil rises

European shares skidded to an over one-month low on Thursday as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors. Wall Street was closed.

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8 h. ago ASX retreats as global markets fall on Middle East tensions; Oil rises

The Australian sharemarket has opened lower on Friday after global markets skidded overnight as escalating Middle East tensions and fears over potential US involvement rattled investors.

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8 h. ago Market stallholders revolt over council’s ‘shocking’ fee hike

Stallholders at a long-running Sydney market fear they could be forced out of the site over a council plan to jack up stall fees.

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8 h. ago Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market

Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.

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8 h. ago Oil prices have jumped. Do you need to run to the petrol station?

There’s no crisis in oil markets yet, but your bill at the bowser might creep up.

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14 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Five straight wins for Freo; Mission Improbable is exactly that for Dons

We’re back for another Thursday night of AFL action. Tonight undermanned Essendon head west for a clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium The Dockers (8-5) will be eyeing off a potential percentage boost.

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15 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Plucky Bombers within striking distance at HT; Big Oscar Allen update

We’re back for another Thursday night of AFL action. Tonight undermanned Essendon head west for a clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium The Dockers (8-5) will be eyeing off a potential percentage boost.

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16 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Classy Dockers working their way to the top vs Dons

We’re back for another Thursday night of AFL action. Tonight undermanned Essendon head west for a clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium The Dockers (8-5) will be eyeing off a potential percentage boost.

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17 h. ago Fremantle vs Essendon LIVE: Dons to unleash ‘double V’ in daunting Freo clash

We’re back for another Thursday night of AFL action. Tonight undermanned Essendon head west for a clash against Fremantle at Optus Stadium The Dockers (8-5) will be eyeing off a potential percentage boost.

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20 h. ago ASX slips as investors track war in Middle East; Banks rise, miners fall

Caution reigned on the Australian sharemarket as the US weighs direct conflict with Iran, and the Federal Reserve warned of meaningful inflation ahead.

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24 h. ago ASX treads water as investors track war in Middle East; Fed stays on hold

The Australian sharemarket stays in cautious as the US weighs direct conflict with Iran, and the Federal Reserve warned of meaningful inflation ahead.

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26 h. ago The Fed continues to watch and wait for Trump’s tariffs to bite

The US central bank has kept interest rates on hold as Trump’s tariffs and their potential fallout leave its members as confused as everyone else.

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29 h. ago Brisbane news live: Brisbane city streets shut due to protests | How much your rates will change

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30 h. ago ASX set to fall as Wall Street dips; Fed keeps rates on hold, says future is ‘foggy’

US stocks drifted to a mixed finish after the Federal Reserve indicated it may cut interest rates twice this year, though it’s far from certain about that.

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32 h. ago ASX set to slip, Wall Street drifts; Fed keeps rates on hold, eyes two cuts this year

US stocks are drifting lower after the Federal Reserve indicated it still may cut interest rates twice later this year in moves that would boost the economy.

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32 h. ago The former beauty queen and gangland girlfriend on her second chance

The risky and lavish lifestyle of Felicia Djamirze came to a crashing end. Then she had a long road to recovery.

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32 h. ago More young people are getting colon cancer. Here is what you can do to protect yourself

Australia has the highest reported rates in the world of colon cancer in younger people. Understanding the possible causes is the first step towards dealing with this deadly disease.

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39 h. ago State of Origin II player ratings: How Blues and Maroons fared in Game Two

We rate the performance of every player on the field from a thrilling State of Origin II in Perth.

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44 h. ago ASX slides amid concerns over Middle East escalation while miners decline

The Australian sharemarket closed lower on Wednesday as investors track developments in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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48 h. ago Fight to the death: The world has to prepare for a Middle East energy storm

Markets are acting like the Middle East conflict will blow over as seen so often in the past. But this time it’s different. Does Trump understand what he did?

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