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The recent buoyancy of consumer confidence has yet to be reflected in retail spending, which is down 1.5 per cent in September.

Netflix's growth in the third quarter cooled considerably after its blockbuster COVID-fueled bump in the first half of 2020.

Afterpay and Zip have struck deals with Westpac and Visa to bundle their services, as payment providers expand and evolve with technology.

The number of Australians seeking to return home has almost doubled since August, an inquiry has heard.

Australia's share market finished lower and the Aussie dollar edged down towards 70 US cents as the Reserve Bank gave more suggestions of a rate cut next month.

The continued arrival of ships carrying crew infected with COVID-19 is one of Western Australia's "weakest links" and greatest risks, Premier Mark McGowan says.

The Reserve Bank says there is scope to cut interest rates further as new figures showed the decline in jobs is not just confined to Victoria.

BHP has posted a 7.2 per cent rise in first-quarter iron ore production, supported by stable demand from China, the world's top consumer of the steelmaking ingredient.

The state government has urged the heritage industry to swallow its concerns about the new draft Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act.

The ASX200 has started the week higher and finished above 6200 points after plenty of momentum in world markets.

Businesses that hire unemployed young people will soon be paid at least $100 each week by taxpayers.

A class action has been launched against the Western Australian government in the hope of recovering wages stolen from indigenous workers.

Australia's share market closed lower after a negative US lead and concern rising coronavirus infections in Europe will lead to more lockdowns.

More than one in five Australian families are jobless, as the coronavirus pandemic slugs the economy.

Traditional owners have accused Rio Tinto of exaggerating the safety risk involved in removing explosives from the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.

Shares have closed higher and above 6200 points for the first time since March as the Australian market defied a negative US lead.

A bid by Clive Palmer to seek further damages from the state of Western Australia may be delayed until after next month's High Court border trial is resolved.

The jobless rate in WA is among the country’s lowest, with some workers finding jobs and some leaving the labour force.

More than 11,000 home builders and renovators have applied for federal government grants but fewer than 800 have received the money.

Western Australia's coronavirus border closures remain "appropriate and proportionate" but should be reviewed at the end of the month, the state's chief health officer has advised.

Virgin Australia boss Paul Scurrah will step down within weeks once the airline's sale to US private equity group Bain Capital is completed.

There are signs that some Australian businesses that have been propped up by government support measures during the coronavirus pandemic are calling it a day.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has managed to survive two no-confidence motions in both houses of parliament but the fight for her political career isn't over.

Australia's share market has fallen short of an eighth consecutive positive session but an expert says the result is a good one given a poor US lead.

The risk of reopening Western Australia's borders has "substantially decreased" as COVID-19 cases continue to fall, the state's chief health officer says.

Scott Morrison has insisted border closures are up to premiers while offering the lure of tourist dollars from New Zealand and interstate.

A major investigation is under way into the "catastrophic failure" at a building site at Perth's Curtin University that left an apprentice construction worker dead and two others injured.

The Commonwealth government should not compulsorily acquire copyright for the Aboriginal flag, a Senate committee has recommended.

Australia's share market reached its highest level since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March and finished higher for the seventh consecutive session.

Western Australia's health minister is urging the Commonwealth to take action on maritime crew arrangements after a second COVID-19 outbreak off the coast of Port Hedland.

The Nine Network has lost its bid to reduce a $3.6 million damages payout to a wealthy Queensland family defamed in an earlier report.

Cabinet minister Simon Birmingham argues the federal government has been too busy dealing with the coronavirus pandemic to establish a federal integrity commission as promised.