Brisbane morning briefing

Small businesses shut down by algorithms, plus markets slide

Morning, Brisbane. A crisp 9 degrees to start Wednesday, so here is something to warm up with.

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9C, Clear

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. The issue has been described as an online nightmare for affected business owners.
brisbanetimes.com.au
ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil rises on Hormuz uncertainty; CBA results ahead
The ASX is set to slide as Wall Street retreats, with oil prices swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again. Commonwealth Bank results are ahead.
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
Is there a ‘secret death tax’ hidden in Labor’s CGT changes?
Pressure needs to be kept on over Labor's proposed capital gains tax changes, which critics warn could amount to a 'secret death tax' that must be properly fixed before becoming law.
brisbanetimes.com.au

INTERNATIONAL MEETUP with FREE activities/some possible FREE food!
Stock Exchange Hotel · 2026-08-12T07:30:00+00:00
Brisbane Street Art & Small Bars Tour
Burnett Lane, Brisbane City · 2026-08-12T14:00:00+00:00
Leading Women's BOB Luncheon
Supernormal Brisbane, Brisbane City · 2026-08-13T14:00:00+00:00
Paint and Sip Brisbane city 2 for 1 tickets
Uptown, Brisbane City · 2026-08-13T14:00:00+00:00
St Peters Performer of the Year | Recital Final 2026
St Peters Lutheran College, PAC—Dron Auditorium, Indooroopilly · 2026-08-14T14:00:00+00:00
Pop-Up Sunset Silent Disco Moreton Bay
Apex Park Woody Point, Woody Point · 2026-08-14T14:00:00+00:00