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Aussie shares finish flat as gold hits record high

The indicator board at the ASX in Sydney (file image)
Ten of the ASX's 11 sectors were higher at midday, with only health care down. -AAP Image

The local share market has finished basically unchanged, although goldminers posted strong gains as the yellow metal hit another record high. 

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index finished on Tuesday up 1.2 points at 8,484.0, while the broader All Ordinaries climbed four points, or 0.05 per cent, to 8,751.6.

The Australian dollar was buying 62.74 US cents, from 62.73 US cents at 5pm on Monday.

Australian Associated Press