In finance news, the local share market went backwards again after a big fall in the iron ore price.
The ASX 200 closed down 41 points, or 0.6 per cent to 6,433.
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At the same time, the Australian dollar was up at 69.67 US cents.
Mining stocks fell about 5.1 per cent after benchmark iron ore prices extended losses on Friday as Chinese steel mills opted to reduce output amid weak profits and deteriorating demand prospects.
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