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The local bourse has suffered its worst loss since early June following a hawkish speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Workers are likely securing higher pay by changing jobs, new data from SEEK reveals, but driving up real wages remains a problem.

Thiess has tacked an extra $17.4 million on to its current offer to acquire all shares in MACA, with the target’s founding directors now backing an improved proposal of $1.075 per share.

In a rare interview, global chief executive John Flecker outlines his growth plans and virtual approach to running the construction giant.

Wesfarmers has battery minerals at front of mind

The local share market has finished higher for a third straight day, gaining 0.8 per cent, but marginally lost ground for the week.

Elders ‘objected to Burrup rock art relocation’

The local share market has gained ground for a second session, especially in the energy and mining sectors, on the busiest day of the reporting season.

Woolworths says supply chain disruptions, shortages, absenteeism and flooding led to financial performance that was below the supermarket giant's aspirations.

A costly public investment in a private company has come up short, and with it an opportunity for more public housing.

Qantas has reported an annual underlying pre-tax loss of $1.86 billion as travel restrictions due to the pandemic disrupted air travel.

Fortescue seeks new green port site

The ASX200 has snapped its two-day losing streak with strong gains for mining, energy and technology companies.

The widow of former CFC Group chief Marc Cardaci has won another legal battle with her former brother-in-law, after his push to have her cover a $244,000 legal bill was thrown out.

Carbon capture industry bonanza

The local share market has neared a three-week low as sentiment worsens ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting of central bankers in the United States.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application to pause works on a contentious West Australian fertiliser plant.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has called for a boost in migration levels to help solve the country's skills shortage.

Super to fund nation building

The local share market has fallen by nearly a percentage point, its biggest drop in six weeks.

The local share market has fallen by nearly a percentage point, its biggest drop in six weeks.

Qantas is rolling out a $50 flight discount as an apology for the poor service and lost baggage in a turbulent post-pandemic return to the skies.

Investor push for St Barbara board revamp

The local share market has finished flat on Friday with a rally in the energy sector balanced by losses in financials, ending the week up 1.2 per cent.

South West MP James Hayward will have to wait another year before facing trial on four charges of child sex abuse, after vowing to defend the allegations.

Some banks are making hay while the sun’s out, but the clouds are rolling in fast.

Soul Patts may join WA bet licence bid

The Australian share market has finished lower for the first time this week, declining 0.2 per cent as tech, mining and utilities lagged.

Australia's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest in almost five decades with more positions open than jobseekers to fill them.

Amid "an almost unparalleled year" for energy markets, Origin Energy has posted a loss of $1.429 billion, reflecting a $2.196 billion impairment charge.

Seven West Media joins News Corp, Tripp for WA TAB play

The local share market has closed higher for a third day, with gains for consumer companies and BHP outweighing losses by CSL and CBA trading ex-dividend.