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Acute shortages of labour and accommodation are crimping growth in the Goldfields more than most parts of WA.

The attorney-general says a bill to establish a federal anti-corruption commission could be introduced as early as next month.

Kin Mining talks up future

The Australian share market has risen more than 1 per cent on hopes of less aggressive rate hikes by central banks.

Telstra has raised its dividend for the first time in seven years following what its CEO is calling a successful transformation of the telco.

Korea Inc in $1b local gas boost

The ASX finished the day down 0.5 per cent ahead of another US inflation readout that'll be key to determining how quickly interest rates rise in America.

A former Western Australian Liberal MP has been charged with attempting to hinder an investigation by the Corruption and Crime Commission.

Industry bodies apologise after vile harassment

The local share market has closed modestly higher despite weakness in the financial sector and losses by the big three iron ore giants.

The slain former PM's impact and legacy have been felt well beyond Japan's borders.

Profits at Rupert Murdoch's publishing and media giant, News Corp, topped $A1 billion for the 2021/22 financial year.

Ambulance life support

The strength of Australia's commodities sector has helped propel the ASX to a fresh two-month high, even if the day's gains were a modest five points.

Domestic firms dominate the industry's leaderboard when it comes to sustainability and fairness as investors weigh where to put green capital.

The United Kingdom will re-establish a key diplomatic post in Perth in a bid to bolster trade and investment ties with Australia and the Pacific.

The state government could do a better job of keeping the public in the loop about some major decisions.

Golden opportunity: Suitors circle De Grey

The Australian share market has finished at a two-month high after gaining ground for a third straight week.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to maintaining the "status quo" in the wake of increased tensions with China.

Bulk billing ‘on verge of collapse'

The Australian share market closed flat after an early rally to a fresh two-month high faded throughout the day.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has matched this week's move by the central bank and raised its variable home loan rates.

Lynas to produce more rare earths sooner

The Australian share market has finished slightly lower, ending its six-day winning streak.

In a Diggers & Dealers first, exhibitors have been told to pack up early on the final day of the conference after a severe weather warning was issued for the Goldfields this morning.

More mergers in the pipeline, says Gold Fields

The local bourse has gained ground for a sixth straight session, recovering from morning losses after the Reserve Bank raised rates as expected but said it was not on a "pre-set path" when it came to monetary policy.

The nation's benchmark interest rate has been lifted 50 basis points by the central bank today to be 1.85 per cent.

July inflation gauge hits 20-year record

The Australian share market has shaken off fears of a slowdown in China to finish higher for a fifth day in a row, ahead of the Reserve Bank's expected hike in the cash rate on Tuesday.

Plan to target unqualified to help fix teacher shortage