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SYDNEY, July 13 (Reuters) - Australian shares edged down 0.34 percent on Monday as investors remained cautious awaiting an outcome from Greece's negotiations with creditors.
The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO dropped 18.838 points to 5,473.200 at the close of trade.
New Zealand's benchmark NZX 50 index .NZ50 lost 0.33 percent, 18.64 points, to finish the session at 5,706.700.