AAP

A bill to ensure the national cabinet of Australia's political leaders can keep its workings secret has been introduced to federal parliament.

Laws to allow offshore wind and other clean energy technologies to be built and operated have been introduced to parliament.

Billionaire Andrew Forrest says there are scams in offsetting carbon emissions and has defended Fortescue Metals Group for not doing so.

Investors have recovered most of their early losses after Australia's economy staved off another coronavirus recession, but some wondered for how long.

The state government announced it will employ another 170 graduate nurses in COVID-response roles, the same day new figures laid bare the strain on Perth's biggest hospitals.

Scott Morrison has conceded opening Australia's internal borders will be up to state governments despite making Christmas a key goal.

Shares have had the most consecutive months of gains in ASX 200 history after the last day of August ensured a streak of 11.

Australia has secured half a million doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines in a swap deal with Singapore to bolster the behind-schedule rollout.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit out at Mark McGowan over his reluctance to commit to national targets for reopening the country.

Nine and News Corp have been banned from using the ABC's unredacted defence outside their legal offices, in a win for former attorney-general Christian Porter.

Harvey Norman has repaid more than $6 million in federal government JobKeeper wage subsidies following repeated lobbying.

Australia Post has reported a before-tax full-year profit of $100.7 million amid strong growth in its parcel business during COVID-19.

Scott Morrison wants home quarantine to become the norm, even as his government stumps up cash for three dedicated isolation hubs.

Mining giant BHP is considering mandating COVID-19 vaccination for anyone entering its worksites and offices.

Fortescue Metals' soaring annual profit has helped iron ore miners carry the Australian market to minor gains.

Western Australia's capacity to handle a COVID-19 outbreak is being questioned as the state again postpones hundreds of elective surgeries.

Andrew Forrest will receive a $2.4 billion dividend from Fortescue Metals Group, after the company's profit more than doubled thanks to high iron ore prices.

A satellite designed and built by Curtin University has launched into space from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.

Virgin has joined Qantas in pushing for mandatory vaccination of its frontline workforce by mid-November, with office-based staff given until March 2022.

Coronavirus-related restrictions and a jump in restructuring and regulatory costs has dragged Crown Resorts to a full year loss of $261 million.

The treasurer has fired another warning shot at state premiers refusing to rule out harsh coronavirus restrictions when vaccination coverage targets are hit.

Investors returned to weekly gains on the ASX but trading slowed as investors wait for clues on whether US central bankers wind back economic support.

Rio Tinto says there's no evidence it deliberately covered up the dumping of cultural artefacts salvaged from a Western Australian heritage site.

Retail turnover has taken its largest dive for the year, falling 2.7 per cent in July.

Families could start being vaccinated together at GPs from next month after children aged 12 to 15 were added to Australia's rollout.

Perth-based Nexxis has developed a unique, spider-like robot designed to inspect hazardous areas and confined spaces in a boost for worker safety.

Thousands of truckies are set to go on strike across Australia after talks over pay and conditions with logistics firm Toll broke down.

Wesfarmers is planning a massive capital return to shareholder after a strong year, despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Some favourite stocks of `mum and dad' investors took a beating while the ASX closed lower ahead of a key meeting of US Federal Reserve officials.

Tasmania’s Huon Aquaculture has sunk to a full year loss of $128 million despite scooping up 39 per cent more tonnage of salmon.

Australia's coronavirus vaccination rollout will be expanded to all children aged 12 to 15 as daily case records continue to be smashed.

Woolworths boss Brad Banducci has baulked at mandatory coronavirus vaccination for staff despite the Delta strain posing the biggest challenge to maintaining profits.