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Stormy economic conditions have slowed hiring but some industries, especially those reliant on in-person attendance, are still recruiting.

Australia's foreign and defence ministers have met in London ahead of Defence Minister Richard Marles flying to the United States to meet his counterpart.

The Australian share market rose after the US Fed chief hinted that an end to the tightening cycle was in sight, but the bourse's gains ebbed late in the day.

Anthony Albanese wants federal, state and territory healthcare systems to work together better but faces calls from leaders to increase Commonwealth spending.

Australia's economy is tracking toward a soft landing but the International Monetary Fund envisions more cash rate increases in 2023.

The local bourse has closed up 0.3 per cent, with the benchmark ASX200 index finishing at more than 7,500 for the first time since April 22.

Australia and China's trade ministers are preparing for a virtual meeting as Canberra continues to pressure Beijing into dropping trade sanctions.

The voluntary administrators to Sun Cable say the sale process has commenced for the $30 billion solar project, with binding proposals due by the end of April.

The local share market has finished slightly in the red for a second day in a row after a choppy session, as some traders likely took profits after a stupendous start to the year.

The government's climate policy is being pincered by the opposition and the Greens, forcing Labor into a battle on two flanks.

The outlook for the global economy has improved marginally, with inflation likely past its peak and trending down over 2023 and 2024.

The local share market fell 0.2 per cent, with traders possibly taking profits ahead of a week dominated by more global rate hike decisions.

Rio Tinto has announced an investigation into how a tiny, toxically radioactive capsule went missing on the journey from a WA desert mine site to Perth.

The local share market added 0.3 per cent on Friday, as investors adjust to the likelihood of higher interest rates.

The Australian share market has ended lower while the dollar gained after a surprise lift in fourth-quarter inflation.

The local share market was lifted by mining and technology shares a day ahead of official data on December quarter inflation.

Momentum is starting to slow down in the economy as the post-COVID rebound starts to fade.

More women are taking top roles at Australia's economic and financial institutions but they are still under-represented in leadership.

Sentiment in the local share market remained cautious ahead of inflation data as the benchmark index settled after hitting a fresh nine-month high.

The prime minister won't confirm if Australia has signed a significant weapons contract but says the May budget will include national security funding.

Deloitte Access Economics warns Australia could fall into a recession if the central bank lifts interest rates again, with households already hurting.

The local share market has finished 0.2 per cent higher in a choppy session that puts it at a fresh nine-month high, up 5.87 per cent so far this year.

Super Retail Group allegedly underpaid workers by more than $1 million and is being taken to court by the Ombudsman for contraventions of the Fair Work Act.

The local share market has advanced after weaker-than-expected December labour market figures raised expectations of a rate hike pause by the Reserve Bank.

Premier Mark McGowan will visit Japan and South Korea next week for trade and investment talks.

Australia's unemployment rate remains stuck at 3.5 per cent, with 14,600 jobs disappearing from the economy in the latest official statistics.

The local share market has had its second quiet day in a row, finishing 0.1 per cent higher as the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged.

Australia is getting 40 US-built Black Hawks helicopters, replacing French-made Taipan choppers in another tense moment between the countries.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected talk the government could legislate an Indigenous voice to parliament "'anyway" if this year's referendum fails.

The Australian share market has closed slightly in the red as traders took money off the table ahead of a big meeting by the Bank of Japan.

An Australian Women in Energy Roundtable will be established to power equal pay and leadership in the transition to renewable energy.

The consumer watchdog will investigate gas producers who don't supply their product domestically as Labor's new price cap gets off to a rocky start.