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1. ASX set to rise, oil drops as Middle East tensions ease

   The Australian sharemarket is set to rise as the US paused an almost two-week run of strikes against Iran, easing Middle East tensions and pushing oil prices down.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

2. The RBA faces a dilemma, but more rate hikes aren’t the solution

   The RBA faces pressure from markets expecting another rate rise this year, but experts argue that with the economy already slowing, the central bank should hold off for now.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. Driving past this huge Brisbane school? Here’s how fast traffic moves at drop-off time

   Exclusive analysis reveals how congestion crunch affects drop-off and pick-up times at 20 of Brisbane's biggest schools during peak hours.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. When it comes to sex education, teachers and students need answers

   Despite rising risks of children learning about relationships and intimacy online, the majority of teachers still feel ill-equipped to have conversations on sexuality with students.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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