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Australia and India expect to seal an interim trade agreement by the end of the year following a meeting on the sidelines of global Quad talks.

Australia has pledged to send 60 million coronavirus vaccine doses to countries across the Indo-Pacific region by the end of next year.

Workers at a major parcel delivery company are striking across the country, dealing another blow to Australia's overwhelmed postal system.

Shares on the ASX had their biggest rise since August 2 following a global relief rally for the still-troubled property giant Evergrande.

People are increasingly using social media to "pump and dump" shares while other participants are left with heavy losses.

Australia has firmed up its commitment to restart international travel once 80 per cent of people aged 16 and above receive two coronavirus jabs.

Energy provider AGL has defeated climate activists' attempts to more quickly part with its coal-fired power, including an 18-year-old challenger for a board role.

Investors took confidence from troubled property giant Evergrande pledging a payment, while they wait for US monetary policy decisions.

Australia's tourism and trade minister believes international borders will be open in time for Christmas.

An Australian Strategic Policy Institute report has found China could take discriminatory action against iron ore exports if there's a glut.

Australia is holding firm in the face of sustained European anger over a torn-up $90 billion French submarine contract that has sparked a major diplomatic rift.

Doctors have backed vaccinating children aged between five and 11 against coronavirus in schools as early as next year.

Shares have bounced back to gains on the ASX, although troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande cast doubt over bank stocks.

World markets are being rattled by the possible collapse of Evergrande Group.

The federal government has set up a new $15.1 million program to help alleviate critical timber shortages in the housing construction industry.

The federal government has ruled out concerns Australia's Pfizer supplies could face a shortfall next month.

Australia's share market has recorded its steepest fall since February as falling iron ore prices ruined miners and Chinese property giant Evergrande teetered on collapse.

Premier Mark McGowan has urged Clive Palmer to discontinue legal action against himself and the state, as the costs continue to mount.

A walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be established at the Perth Royal Show, with Premier Mark McGowan urging people to take the opportunity to get the jab.

The Pilbara is one of seven sites nationally identified as a prospective hydrogen hub, but not the Mid West.

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce expects Christian Porter to one day return to the ministry after the latter's resignation over mystery legal money.

Western Australia has tens of thousands of empty coronavirus vaccination slots as authorities prepare to offer jabs at selected secondary schools.

Iron ore miners have plunged and caused the steepest drop of the week for the Australian share market.

Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce had a pay rise to almost $2 million in the past financial year, while thousands of staff were cut due to the effect of COVID-19.

Australia has hit back at China's claims a nuclear-powered submarine deal risks undermining regional peace and makes the country a war target.

Fully vaccinated returning travellers and air crew will be able to quarantine at home in NSW as part of a national push to replace reliance on repurposed hotels.

Investors have enjoyed their biggest gains on the ASX since early August despite signs unemployed Australians are giving up looking for work due to lockdowns.

Wesfarmers looks like it may have sealed a takeover of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) after an increased offer for all shares.

Retail giant Myer has returned to full-year profit and the turnaround may ease pressure on its embattled board members.

Telstra has announced a three-year strategy to expand its 5G coverage and capitalise on major shifts in how its customers live and work.

Australia is set to build nuclear-powered submarines as part of a security pact with the US and the UK, although full-cycle docking is set to remain in Adelaide.

More signs of a slowing global economy helped sink the ASX as investors brace for a rise in Australian unemployment.