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The ASX 200 dropped 0.3 per cent, although gold miners continued to shine as the precious metal threatened to break past through the $US2,400 mark.

Andrew Forrest's attempt to hold Facebook to account has been dropped as prosecutors decline to file a criminal indictment against its parent company Meta.

The ASX200 fell 0.4 per cent after a US inflation readout came in hotter than expected for a third straight month, dimming hopes for June rate cut.

Expert witnesses are giving evidence in the Federal Court case that will determine whether FMG should compensate Yindjibarndi people for mining on their land.

Anthony Albanese says the trilateral agreement would yield closer defence ties.

The ASX200 has finished 0.3 per cent higher, closing fewer than 50 points away from its record high in March.

A new workforce, financial incentives and protection for local content in solar panels, electric trucks and wind towers are part of a "superpower" blueprint.

Rio Tinto rose three per cent and BHP gained two per cent on Tuesday, helping boost the ASX200 to finish 0.5 per cent higher.

As AUKUS partners seek to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact won't formally grow to four countries.

The ASX200 has finished 0.2 per cent higher even as a US labour market report blew out expectations, reducing the chances of a June interest rate cut.

A long-running dispute between native title holders the Yindjibarndi people and Fortescue Metals Group is back in the Federal Court on Monday.

The Australian share market finished 0.6 per cent lower at Friday's close with losses in every sector.

A national energy performance strategy has been devised for households and businesses to reduce costs and controversy over new power plants and transmission.

The ASX200 closed up 0.45 per following a slump on Wednesday that came after previous record highs, with industries boosted by the rising price of oil and gold.

Australian success in modern industry requires a key role for government in the economy not merely doling out loans from various funds, economic research finds.

The ASX200 has finished 1.3 per cent lower with drops in all sectors except energy and utilities.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced "exceptional leader" Samantha Mostyn AO will become the 28th governor-general of Australia in July.

The ASX200 has finished down 0.1 per cent despite setting a record intraday high on strength from the mining sector.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Queensland to spruik a $1 billion defence export deal with Germany, being touted as the largest in Australian history.

The ASX200 rose 1.0 per cent to finish at 7,897 after trading above 7,900 for the first time ever on the last day of the March quarter.

As Australia pushes towards a more sustainable economy, the government will pump $1 billion into solar energy support to make panels at home.

The ASX200 has finished up 0.5 per cent - its highest level in almost three weeks - after February inflation came in slightly under expectations.

Prominent Australians have urged Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to save sacred sites they say are at risk from a new gas export hub in Western Australia.

The local share market closed down 0.4 per cent, with losses for the technology and telecommunications sectors outweighing gains by oil and gas producers.

Woodside Energy says it is in the final stages of striking a deal with the Western Australian government to make more gas available for the local market.

The gas industry is accusing the federal government of "deliberate demand destruction" that is making the gas supply shock worse for households and industry.

The ASX200 rose 0.5 per cent to finish at its highest level in two weeks and just 35 points from its all-time high.

ANZ is paying to settle a lawsuit alleging the bank retrospectively cancelled credit card customers' interest-free periods.

Financiers are more upbeat on climate investment as Australia charts a clearer course, but nuclear reactors are not where they want to put superannuation money.

The ASX200 finished down on Friday but ended the week up 1.1 per cent following Thursday's rally.

Australia is one step closer to attaining its nuclear-powered submarines, after pledging more than $4.6 billion to help bolster construction in the UK.

The ASX200 has risen 1.1 per cent to finish at a two-week high after the Fed stood pat on its projections for three rate cuts this year.