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Brisbane in 5 minutes

The day's top Brisbane stories, read to you in about five minutes.

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Good morning Brisbane, I'm bringing you the day's key stories in five minutes. First up, there's some potentially good news on the cost of living front. The federal government has made a last-minute shift on its controversial widow tax policy, signalling relief could be coming for more Queensland families struggling with household expenses. In the employment space, Brisbane recruiters are being urged to be cautious about relying too heavily on artificial intelligence when screening job candidates. The technology is being flagged as a possible barrier for jobseekers making their way through the hiring process. And in financial news, the sharemarket downturn is taking its toll on Queensland. Falling commodity prices and weakness in the banking sector are dragging the ASX down, which is raising concerns about the state's broader economic outlook. That's what you need to know this morning. Stay safe out there.
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