The Australian share market closes just a few points lower after retreating from record highs. The Australian dollar rose above 65 US cents as the greenback fell against other major currencies. 

When former Canberra Raiders player and farmer Luke Bateman joined TikTok, he went viral for his love of fantasy novels. A month later he announced a book deal, but the news has generated controversy.  

The government expected to raise an additional $2.4 billion over four years thanks to changes to the tax on oil and gas profits. It is now predicting it will raise $4 billion less over that same time.

Drone deliveries are not attracting many complaints but experts say that is not a sign of the public's endorsement due to the difficulty of lodging a grievance.

A pact with the bloc was "about building economic resilience in a rapidly changing global environment," Don Farrell said.