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Workers and businesses will have lockdown support payments wound back once key vaccination coverage milestones are reached.

Australia's manufacturing sector has practically stalled, hit by supply chain disruptions and labour shortages not seen in decades.

Australian shares had their steepest fall in the past six trading days amid expectations US authorities will soon start taking away economic stimulus.

Australia's competition watchdog says it needs new powers to curb Google's dominance in advertising technology that sells ads for sites such as YouTube.

A survey of government backbenchers found 12 support the 2050 net-zero emissions target being pushed by the prime minister and his treasurer.

September is proving a miserly month for ASX investors, who had their third consecutive week of losses.

Western Australia has closed out the past financial year in an even better position than expected.

Vaccine mandates will apply to transport and freight workers travelling into Western Australia from high or extreme risk regions from late next month.

Premier Mark McGowan says a woman has tested positive for COVID-19 after unlawfully flying in from NSW, but there's no wider risk to the community.

The federal health minister says half of Australia's population has now been vaccinated against coronavirus.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has declared it is in Australia's interest to back global climate targets as he makes the economic case for a 2050 net zero emissions goal.

Australia and India expect to seal an interim trade agreement by the end of the year following a meeting on the sidelines of global Quad talks.

Australia has pledged to send 60 million coronavirus vaccine doses to countries across the Indo-Pacific region by the end of next year.

Workers at a major parcel delivery company are striking across the country, dealing another blow to Australia's overwhelmed postal system.

Shares on the ASX had their biggest rise since August 2 following a global relief rally for the still-troubled property giant Evergrande.

People are increasingly using social media to "pump and dump" shares while other participants are left with heavy losses.

Australia has firmed up its commitment to restart international travel once 80 per cent of people aged 16 and above receive two coronavirus jabs.

Energy provider AGL has defeated climate activists' attempts to more quickly part with its coal-fired power, including an 18-year-old challenger for a board role.

Investors took confidence from troubled property giant Evergrande pledging a payment, while they wait for US monetary policy decisions.

Australia's tourism and trade minister believes international borders will be open in time for Christmas.

An Australian Strategic Policy Institute report has found China could take discriminatory action against iron ore exports if there's a glut.

Australia is holding firm in the face of sustained European anger over a torn-up $90 billion French submarine contract that has sparked a major diplomatic rift.

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.