A surge in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, and 150,000 new cases globally in just 24 hours, has sparked fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections. 

Also today:
Donald Trump holds his first re-election rally to a smaller than expected crowd
The Fair Work Commission delays wage rises for millions of workers
And Jetstar offers $19 airfares, but the competition watchdog isn’t happy

Plus an interview with ANZ senior economist Cherelle Murphy about last week’s disastrous employment figures.

A surge in COVID-19 cases in Victoria, and 150,000 new cases globally in just 24 hours, has sparked fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections.&nbsp;
Also today:
<ul>
<li>Donald Trump holds his first re-election rally to a smaller than expected crowd</li>
<li>The Fair Work Commission delays wage rises for millions of workers</li>
<li>And Jetstar offers $19 airfares, but the competition watchdog isn&rsquo;t happy</li>
</ul>
Plus an interview with ANZ senior economist Cherelle Murphy about last week&rsquo;s disastrous employment figures.

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Fears of second wave could put brakes on recovery

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Afternoon Report | ASX rises, Scott Morrison cleared

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Wednesday 11 March 2026

The local sharemarket rebounds from Monday’s plunge, but remains at the whim of Donald Trump’s commentary. 
Australia sends hardware and personnel to the Middle East. 
The value of housing across the country passes $12 trillion for the first time. 
David Littleproud resigns as leader of the federal Nationals
Aussies heading to Europe take the long way around

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Wednesday 11 March 2026
The local sharemarket rebounds from Monday&rsquo;s plunge, but remains at the whim of Donald Trump&rsquo;s commentary.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australia sends hardware and personnel to the Middle East.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The value of housing across the country passes $12 trillion for the first time.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">David Littleproud resigns as leader of the federal Nationals</li>
<li aria-level="1">Aussies heading to Europe take the long way around</li>
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ASX partially rebounds; housing value passes $12tr; Littleproud quits as Nats leader

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Agentic AI promises productivity gains - but what does it actually look like inside a real business?

Sean Aylmer speaks with Anouk Darling, CEO of student accommodation provider Scape, about how the company is using agentic AI to manage tens of thousands of student queries, automate parts of the student journey, and free up staff to focus on the human side of the business.


Fear & Greed is proud to partner with Salesforce for the Agentforce World Tour Sydney. This interview is part of a series exploring how agentic AI is transforming Aussie businesses. Visit agentforce.com for more information.

Agentic AI promises productivity gains - but what does it actually look like inside a real business? Sean Aylmer speaks with Anouk Darling, CEO of student accommodation provider Scape, about how the company is using agentic AI to manage tens of thousands of student queries, automate parts of the student journey, and free up staff to focus on the human side of the business. Fear &amp; Greed is proud to partner with Salesforce for the Agentforce World Tour Sydney. This interview is part of a series exploring how agentic AI is transforming Aussie businesses. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://agentforce.com&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1773572922985107&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tPh54C4BDm60BrxvReLxH">agentforce.com</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Q+A: How this AI agent solved a chicken carcass problem

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