Sunshine Coast morning briefing

ASX set to rise as oil jumps on Middle East tensions

Good morning, Sunshine Coast. Thursday's here at 12 degrees and clear, with some financial moves to watch.

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ASX set to rise, oil jumps as Middle East tensions escalate; Fed keeps rates on hold after ‘family fight’
Oil prices are rising as Middle East tensions escalate, while the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold with three committee members dissenting. The ASX is set to rise in response to these moves.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Dead heat for gold and an icon’s epic celebration for son’s win as Aussies extend pool domination
The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow continues with the final day of swimming, more netball and basketball medals, and the return of the mile race on the track. Australians are extending their pool domination.
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Boy, woman injured as large tree branch falls on popular playground
An eight-year-old boy suffered a serious head injury and a 29-year-old woman was struck in the arm when a large tree branch fell at a playground in St Lucia.
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