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Doctors have backed vaccinating children aged between five and 11 against coronavirus in schools as early as next year.

Shares have bounced back to gains on the ASX, although troubled Chinese property giant Evergrande cast doubt over bank stocks.

World markets are being rattled by the possible collapse of Evergrande Group.

The federal government has set up a new $15.1 million program to help alleviate critical timber shortages in the housing construction industry.

The federal government has ruled out concerns Australia's Pfizer supplies could face a shortfall next month.

Australia's share market has recorded its steepest fall since February as falling iron ore prices ruined miners and Chinese property giant Evergrande teetered on collapse.

Premier Mark McGowan has urged Clive Palmer to discontinue legal action against himself and the state, as the costs continue to mount.

A walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be established at the Perth Royal Show, with Premier Mark McGowan urging people to take the opportunity to get the jab.

The Pilbara is one of seven sites nationally identified as a prospective hydrogen hub, but not the Mid West.

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce expects Christian Porter to one day return to the ministry after the latter's resignation over mystery legal money.

Western Australia has tens of thousands of empty coronavirus vaccination slots as authorities prepare to offer jabs at selected secondary schools.

Iron ore miners have plunged and caused the steepest drop of the week for the Australian share market.

Qantas Airways boss Alan Joyce had a pay rise to almost $2 million in the past financial year, while thousands of staff were cut due to the effect of COVID-19.

Australia has hit back at China's claims a nuclear-powered submarine deal risks undermining regional peace and makes the country a war target.

Fully vaccinated returning travellers and air crew will be able to quarantine at home in NSW as part of a national push to replace reliance on repurposed hotels.

Investors have enjoyed their biggest gains on the ASX since early August despite signs unemployed Australians are giving up looking for work due to lockdowns.

Wesfarmers looks like it may have sealed a takeover of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API) after an increased offer for all shares.

Retail giant Myer has returned to full-year profit and the turnaround may ease pressure on its embattled board members.

Telstra has announced a three-year strategy to expand its 5G coverage and capitalise on major shifts in how its customers live and work.

Australia is set to build nuclear-powered submarines as part of a security pact with the US and the UK, although full-cycle docking is set to remain in Adelaide.

More signs of a slowing global economy helped sink the ASX as investors brace for a rise in Australian unemployment.

Climate-conscious farmers are backing a roadmap to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 without shrinking the agriculture sector.

Singapore Airlines is cancelling dozens of flights in the lead-up to Christmas, making it harder for Australians stranded overseas to return home.

Minderoo Foundation's new marine research laboratory on the doorstep of Ningaloo Reef will examine the impacts of climate change on the world's oceans.

Shares had a third consecutive day of gains after investors lapped up Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe's renewed pledge that rates won't rise until 2024.

Former police officer and Indigenous social justice campaigner Dorinda Cox has been confirmed to fill a Western Australian Senate vacancy for the Greens.

Sydney Airport Corporation is closer to a decision on a takeover offer and will let an investor group examine its books after a higher bid.

Share market investors started the week with slim gains as the stifling impact of the coronavirus on economic growth make September a stingy month.

Petrol prices have struck their highest level in 20 months, despite cars being used less because of coronavirus lockdowns.

A Qantas plan to resume flights between Australia and Japan has been grounded after the competition watchdog said it would reduce competition.

A strong take-up in coronavirus vaccinations should support a sustained recovery in Australian air passenger traffic late this year.

Australians aged 12 and above are on track to be offered a coronavirus vaccine, with supply set to soon outstrip demand.