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Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor says the federal government is working with businesses and state counterparts to address critical skills shortages.

The local share market has rallied for a second day on hopes aggressive interest rate hikes are finally moderating.

A warrant has been issued for former WA senator Rod Culleton after he failed to appear on charges of giving false information to federal election officials.

The central bank has shifted gears and moderated its rate hikes, with some economists concerned this could prolong the rate hiking cycle.

Staff at a West Australian university have become embroiled in an unusual industrial dispute over the right to not answer phone calls or emails.

Pilbara Minerals hit an all-time high today as lithium stocks led a strong rally on the local bourse.

Home lending has dropped 15.4 per cent since the Reserve Bank started hiking interest rates, but dwelling approvals bounced back in August.

The nation’s central bank has reacted to concerns about the pace of interest rate rises with a softer-than-expected decision, lifting the official cash rate 25 basis points to be 2.6 per cent.

The local share market has rallied more than two per cent in early trading and is on pace for its best day since January 28.

The ASX200 index has finished down 0.27 per cent, clawing back most of its morning losses after almost hitting a two-year low.

The gas industry is predicting a tripling in its bill for tax and royalties after windfall profits brought on by high prices prompted by the war in Ukraine.

The local share market has fallen again, closing the week down 1.5 per cent and for the month down 7.3 per cent.

National cabinet has agreed to get rid of mandatory five-day isolation periods for people with COVID-19.

Hopes of a smaller interest rate rise may have been premature with most experts forecasting another 50 basis point hike.

The local bourse has enjoyed its best performance in three weeks after the Bank of England took emergency measures to stabilise markets.

Global economies should not give up on corporate tax despite the challenges of collecting taxes from large multinationals skilled at exploiting tax havens.

Australia's largest electricity generator AGL Energy will go "net zero" after abandoning plans to split into two companies.

The local bourse has fallen to its lowest level since June 20, resuming its downward action as soaring bond yields continue to press on equities.

The Australian share market has resumed its downwards action, with the local bourse closing at its lowest level since June 20 as soaring bond yields continue to press on equities.

Businesses dabbling in price fixing and other anti-competitive behaviour will be hit with harsher punishments under proposed legislation.

The Australian share market finished 0.4 per cent higher, a modest recovery after its three-day sell-off.

The shadow treasurer says higher taxes will hinder business innovation and put a handbrake on the economy.

The sensitive details of 10,000 Australian customers have reportedly been released by the hackers behind last week's massive Optus data breach.

After taking a break for the public holiday, the local share market has picked up where it left off - by sinking lower as central bank rate hikes weigh on sentiment.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have led tributes to the late Queen in parliament.

Nearly every sector of the local share market has lost ground as the ASX dropped another 1.56 per cent to its lowest level since July 19.

Supermarket giant Coles is selling its fuel and convenience stores operation for $300 million.

The local share market has moved mostly higher as Reserve Bank of Australia minutes suggest the pace of rate hikes may soon ease.

Australia's peak social services group is warning a slight increase to the JobSeeker payment will do little to help the poorest people make ends meet.

Laws to set up a national anti-corruption commission might not pass until early 2023, a senior Labor MP says.

The property sector has gained ground, mining and financials were flat and the rest of the share market receded in a day of directionless trading on the ASX.

Origin Energy is expected to divest its 50 per cent stake in an oil and gas exploration venture with Buru Energy as the gas and electricity major turns its focus to “cleaner” projects.