The ASX slipped 0.6 per cent amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, with losses led by materials and the big banks, while energy stocks climbed on a surge in oil prices. Against that backdrop, a sharp shift in the jobs market is emerging, with SEEK reporting a 75 per cent rise in advertised roles mentioning AI skills.
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Folge vom 23.04.2026Employers seeking more workers with AI skills, ASX pulls further away from record
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Folge vom 23.04.2026Advocates cheer decision to make showers free for home-based aged careThe lion's share of attention this week has been on the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with the federal government announcing cuts that it's estimated will see tens of thousands removed from the scheme. But there have also been developments in aged care too- the federal government has now reversed its policy on the funding for showering after a mass of complaints from residents, families, and advocates.
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Folge vom 23.04.2026TACO Trump? An idiot’s guide to Strait talking & Marcos Jnr gym junkieConfusion deepens on the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran. Another truce hangs in the balance with Israel and Hezbollah trading accusations - while thousands of Israeli troops draw a line in southern Lebanon. Plus, Japan loosens its long-standing arms export restrictions and world leaders flex their fitness credentials.
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Folge vom 23.04.2026Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz in escalation of naval blockadeIran has seized two ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. It says it won't reopen the crucial waterway while a US blockade of its vessels and ports remains in place.