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The final two Australian correspondents working in China have been rushed out of the country over safety concerns.

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull believes the Morrison government should resist a push to delay an increase in superannuation.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has brushed off a campaign from Facebook and Google against proposed news bargaining laws.

Miners and banks have helped the ASX200 to a modest gain after investors overcame an early stumble, thanks to Chinese trade data which showed high demand continuing for iron ore.

The state's coronavirus travel restrictions are set to block an on-country hearing by a committee examining Rio Tinto's destruction of ancient sites.

Australians could get access to coronavirus vaccines next year after the federal government secured deals to deliver two promising candidates.

Investors have had their worst day on the Aussie market since May 1 after their broad sell-off mirrored a similar result from US markets.

Virgin Australia creditors have approved Bain Capital's $3.5 billion acquisition of the airline.

The limit on the number of Australians able to arrive home is being revised after a meeting of the nation's leaders.

Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt is in talks to buy the rights to the Aboriginal flag.

WA’s hard borders will continue as other states look to ease restrictions by Christmas, with Mark McGowan warning a Brazilian-style resources industry outbreak would be catastrophic.

The Morrison government's proposal to more than double the cost of some humanities degrees is set for a short stint under the microscope.

The federal government is ramping-up pressure on the states to open their borders, releasing new modelling showing $55 billion could be wiped from Australia's tourism industry.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has laid another tackle on the Queensland government over state border "double standards" for the AFL.

Medicare telehealth items should be made permanent beyond the coronavirus pandemic period, a parliamentary committee says.

The federal government's plan for a national definition of COVID-19 hotspots has hit a hurdle, with Western Australia's premier describing it as flawed.

Australia Post has scrapped bonus payments for its executive team after facing pressure for asking workers to volunteer.

The state government will have the power to stop miners from disturbing significant sites under long-awaited Aboriginal cultural heritage reforms, which will also demand informed consent for traditional owners.

Australia's share market recorded its best gain since August 4 as investors shrugged off confirmation of the first recession in almost 30 years.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says being awarded hosting rights for the AFL grand final is a win for her state's response to the pandemic.

Australia's top grain exporter has been banned from sending barley to China after disputed claims pests were found in multiple shipments.

Australia's share market had its worst session in four weeks as reporting season finished, and as concerns emerged about the Aussie dollar.

JobKeeper wage subsidies are being split into a two-tiered system and extended for another six months.

Shares in insurer QBE have fallen by more than 5 per cent after its group chief executive departed following an investigation into workplace communications.

Facebook is threatening to stop Australian users from sharing news if the social media giant is forced to compensate media companies for publishing their stories.

States and territories have been urged to endorse a new definition of coronavirus hotspots as the federal government turns the screws on border closures.

Australia's share market has closed lower, but finished August higher despite a coronavirus-plagued reporting season analysts had feared would be one of the worst on record.

Online energy retailer Click Energy will be snapped up by power giant AGL Energy under a $115 million buy-out agreed with the target's owner amaysim.

Australia's troubled aged care sector will receive a $563 million boost after more than 450 deaths and ongoing political pressure on the federal government.

Wealth manager IOOF Holdings will acquire National Australia Bank's wealth business, MLC, for $1.44 billion to help save costs and expand its reach.

Rio Tinto's chief executive wants to hold talks with traditional owners in the Pilbara after the mining giant's destruction of ancient cultural sites in Western Australia.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg promises his delayed October 6 budget will be about getting people back into work.