It's a wild ride for crypto prices, with volatility for Bitcoin after it surpassed $US100,000. The local share market slid at the close, while Woolworths attempted to end strike action affecting its supply chain. The day's events and insights as they happened.
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Strike ends at Woolies distribution centres as union accepts new offer
The United Workers Union says Woolworths employees across four warehouses have won better rights and wages after being on strike for 17 days.
Photo shows A group of people in high vis holding signs.US insurers respond as death of a CEO sparks ghoulish online glee
Police say the motive for Brian Thompson's killing is unknown. But it has highlighted threats to those who run America's health insurers, and sparked a conversation about widespread anger at the industry.
Photo shows A man in a hoodie smiles in cctv footageQueensland's new customer services minister vows to keep cash payments
Steve Minnikin vows to keep cash as a payment method for government services as the new LNP administration launches a new customer services department.
Photo shows A pile of Australian money, in both coins and notes.Elon Musk set to be go-between between Trump and China
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, Elon Musk and Tesla look likely to benefit from influential ties to both the US president and the Chinese government.
Photo shows elon musk stands at a lectern with his mouth open and fists in the airCattle supplement maker labels anti-methane product concerns 'fake news'
Safety fears and conspiracy theories about the feed additive Bovaer have been circulating on social media, but the maker and Australia's peak livestock body are defending its use.
Photo shows Cow fitted with methane measuring technology