Gold Coast morning briefing

Small businesses shut down by online algorithms

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Shut down by algorithm: Small businesses suffer online nightmare
Small businesses are being switched off by online algorithms with no apparent human oversight, according to the small business ombudsman's office.
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ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty; CBA results ahead
US stocks are slipping below their records, while oil prices keep swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again. The ASX is set to slide with CBA results ahead.
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Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?
Pressure needs to be kept on to make sure Labor's capital gains tax changes are fixed properly, otherwise an 'extraordinary death, divorce and disaster tax' will become part of the law.
brisbanetimes.com.au
There are three types of super fund. Are you in the right one?
There are three types of super fund, and it's important to fully understand which one you're in and assess whether it's time to review other options.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Colombia earthquake victims rescued
More than 24 hours after a devastating earthquake struck Colombia, survivors are being pulled from the rubble.
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