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ANZ has beaten earnings expectations across the board, but the results don't appear to have been strong enough to impress the market.

Nation’s coveted AAA credit rating is safe

The local share market has managed to stay in positive territory - just - after third-quarter inflation came in higher than expected.

A one-off subsidy on power bills has helped Perth prices drop 0.5 per cent in the September quarter, while national inflation hit 1.8 per cent for the quarter.

Australians are facing a tough couple of years after the Albanese government's first budget warned power bills will rise and real wages will fall.

Super, states tapped to build 1 million homes

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has opted to modestly grow spending in his first budget, as surging tax revenue helps cut the federal government’s deficit.

Ochre Workforce boss Joanne Pellew, who is awaiting trial over claims she lied to ASIC, has asked a court for permission to peer into the books of an enterprise she was once part of.

The Australian share market has risen for a second day, closing up 0.28 per cent despite losses among miners and oil producers.

New wagering group Betr has reportedly bowed out of the bid for the state government’s $1 billion betting agency, just weeks after being declared the frontrunner ahead of its national launch.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil a plan in Tuesday night's budget to build 1 million new homes by bringing together governments and other partners.

A convicted killer caught up in Perth Mint’s governance saga speaks out.

Big hydrogen warns chips delay to slow power push

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have opened the possibility of having separate CEOs for their investment company and their philanthropic foundation after appointing John Hartman to replace Andrew Hagger.

Australian shares have enjoyed broad gains following indications the US Federal Reserve might slow the pace of its tightening cycle later this year.

The dropping Aussie dollar will impact inflation by only 0.2 percentage points, the RBA says.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the public to brace for a “cautious” budget, as his government attempts to balance demand for cost-of-living relief with economic headwinds.

The weakening Australian dollar will make imports more expensive but the RBA says its effects will be relatively minor.

Warning: slow lane ahead

The local share market has finished down 0.8 per cent for the day and 1.2 per cent for the week, its seventh losing week out of the past nine.

A ‘local worker’ rule inspired by WA’s domgas reservation policy could help mitigate problems associated with FIFO.

Taxpayers pay Macca’s $30m to train staff

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation after just 45 days in office, in a speech lasting less than two minutes.

The Australian share market has been unable to put together a three-day winning streak, with most sectors sinking lower as sentiment soured.

Former Labor leader Kim Beazley has been appointed as the newest member of the Australian War Memorial Council.

The number of Western Australians in employment fell in September, while the national jobless rate held steady at 3.5 per cent.

WA continues to lag rest of the nation

The Australian share market has finished higher, however the gains were muted compared to the past three days of sharp volatility.

WorkSafe WA is investigating the death of a 50-year-old man in a work accident at a transport company in the Perth suburb of Bibra Lake.

BP, Fortescue handed portside land for projects

The local share market has bounced back strongly from previous losses in a third straight day of volatile trading.

Synergy chief executive David Fyfe survived the Bali bombings 20 years ago and says the incident has since impacted his role as a leader.