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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.

Santos and Oil Search have confirmed an impending marriage, and investors liked commodity stocks enough to raise the ASX at the end of the week.

Australia's third COVID-19 wave has hit another case high as experts warn hospitals must be prepared to cope with reopening plans.

Australian health officials will be keeping close tabs on the results of a trial which combines the flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine.

The prime minister has denied failing to secure a Pfizer vaccine deal soon enough after revelations about the negotiations sparked a barrage of criticism.

Scott Morrison says the premier of Western Australia is "underselling" the commitment of his people to get vaccinated.

Shares had their steepest fall since February on the Australian market as overseas economic concerns nullified plans to ease local lockdowns.

Three payments providers will be allowed to merge despite concerns charges for electronic transactions could later rise.

Australians stranded overseas have been offered hope of returning this year to quarantine in homes.

A cashed-up Western Australian government faces spending pressures across the board as Premier Mark McGowan prepares to deliver a record budget surplus.

Superannuation provider Colonial First State has misled thousands of customers over whether they should choose a low-fee product.