Australian shares are set to edge lower in contrast to gains in Europe and on Wall Street. Oil tops $US80 mark. Bitcoin briefly trades below $US40,000.
Australian private equity firm Allegro Funds is homing in on a deal to acquire listed law firm and former market darling Slater & Gordon for about $150 million.
A pregnant woman was rushed to hospital after an elderly ute driver ploughed into the side of a radiology centre. It is understood the driver mixed up the accelerator and brake pedals.