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Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has downplayed his role in securing faster Pfizer shipments for Australia.

A major union will ask the Fair Work Commission to guarantee fruit pickers earn minimum wage.

Two of the biggest miners on the ASX had whopping gains as investors lapped up China's decision to ease lending rules and ramp up economic activity.

The federal minister responsible for disability workers remains committed to making coronavirus vaccines compulsory for the sector.

Wesfarmers wants to buy Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, announcing today a $687 million offer for the business.

Shares have had their second week in the past three of losses on the ASX as investors fret that the coronavirus Delta variant may hamper economic recovery.

Western Australia is threatening to tighten restrictions for coronavirus-plagued NSW even further, including potentially reducing compassionate exemptions.

Australia is set to trial home quarantine for fully vaccinated overseas arrivals who will still be required to spend 14 days in isolation.

Premier Investments' attempts to take control of Myer are not in shareholders' best interests unless they receive a premium.

Small businesses and Australians with home loans who are struggling through COVID-19 lockdowns can count on their banks to help them, says the Australian Banking Association.

The death of a 61-year-old Western Australian woman last month was likely linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has confirmed.

Australia will soon have access to up to one million doses of Pfizer vaccines per week, with supplies of the jab set to arrive earlier than planned.

Australia's share market has topped its rivals across Asia and closed higher despite concerning coronavirus developments in locked-down Sydney.

Reserve Bank of Australia boss Philip Lowe wants the cash rate to be in a position to offer more fire power to tackle the next economic downturn.

Australia's health minister has raised hopes of receiving bigger than expected shipments of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines next month.

Australia is sending Indonesia oxygen, ventilators and testing kits as the country responds to a surge in coronavirus cases.

Disability support workers will soon be forced to get vaccinated against coronavirus if they want to keep their jobs.

A staff member at Geraldton Hospital is in quarantine after entering a lift that had been used by a coronavirus-infected ship crewman.

Shares more than recouped Tuesday's losses on the ASX as investors turn to the US central bank for hints on when economic support may be eased.

A parliamentary inquiry into the sexual harassment of women in WA's mining industry will examine workplace culture and drug and alcohol policies.

Australians living with a disability are being encouraged to use a new, national gateway aimed at connecting them with trusted information and services.

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe is adamant interest rate hikes are unlikely to occur before 2024.

A regulator has found Telstra failed to inform almost 50,000 people that the maximum internet speeds advertised in their plan weren't attainable.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has rejected claims the Morrison government dragged its feet on involving big business in the coronavirus vaccine rollout.

A Reserve Bank decision to begin easing support for the economy has contributed to the biggest loss on the ASX in more than two weeks.

Retail magnate Solomon Lew has called for the board of the troubled Myer chain to resign after his company increased its ownership.

The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate unchanged at 0.1 per cent and does not expect to raise it before 2024, despite economists saying it could be sooner.

The military commander in charge of Australia's coronavirus vaccine rollout insists aged care workers remain a priority.

Archaeologists are set to give evidence about the destruction of sacred Indigenous sites since the Juukan Gorge rock shelters were blown up.

Australians aged under 40 could receive access to Pfizer coronavirus vaccines as early as September when the rollout is slated to ramp up.

Western Australia is edging closer towards a return to pre-lockdown life despite concerns over the arrival of another coronavirus-infected ship.

Tasmania has reopened its border to travellers from areas in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.