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Government 17 Aug 2021

Defence won't land planes in Kabul: Dutton

Australia's Afghanistan rescue mission will not go ahead until chaos at Kabul airport subsides as people desperately try to escape the Taliban.

Deals 16 Aug 2021

Sydney Airport rejects revised bid

Sydney Airport has swiftly rejected a revised takeover bid by an expanded group of infrastructure investors, saying the new offer still undervalues the company.

News 16 Aug 2021

Mixed view of earnings as ASX sinks

Mixed reaction to the latest company earnings and the extension of coronavirus lockdowns have put a dampener on the ASX to start the week.

Mining 16 Aug 2021

'Culture of cover-up', abuse in WA mines

Unions are calling for the establishment of an independent body to investigate claims of sexual abuse and harassment at West Australian mine sites.

Financial Services 16 Aug 2021

Bendigo Bank sinks despite earnings jump

Shares in Bendigo Bank have slid nearly 10 per cent despite Australia's fifth-largest lender improving full year cash earnings.

Retail 16 Aug 2021

JB Hi-Fi profit soars, lockdowns hit sales

Strong demand for home appliances and technology products has helped retailer JB Hi-Fi lift full-year profit and dividend.

News 13 Aug 2021

Payouts popular as ASX hits record close

Investors pushed the ASX to a record close as they look for more bumper payouts next earnings week.

Government 13 Aug 2021

India-Australia trade talks back on track

Australian and Indian trade negotiators are set to hold talks next week on a free trade deal.

Regulation 12 Aug 2021

Crown chair faces WA royal commission

Crown's departing executive chair Helen Coonan has defended the company's management clean-out while facing a Western Australian royal commission.

News 12 Aug 2021

Telstra, insurers help ASX to record close

A Telstra turnaround and enthusiasm for insurers' earnings have helped the ASX inch its way to a closing high.

Property 12 Aug 2021

Goodman raises full-year profit but not payout

Property giant Goodman Group has improved full-year profit by more than 53 per cent but shareholders will not see more in dividends.

Energy 12 Aug 2021

AGL slumps to $2bn loss, more pain ahead

Energy generator and retailer AGL has posted a $2.06 billion full-year loss due to hefty write-downs and lower power prices.

Technology, Innovation & Science 12 Aug 2021

Telstra lifts full-year profit, details buyback

Telstra has detailed a $1.35 billion share buyback for investors after what is says is a turnaround in its earnings.

Financial Services 12 Aug 2021

AMP first half profit drops, no dividend

Financial services giant AMP has posted a 28 per cent drop in first-half net profit after weaker performances at its main wealth management and AMP Capital businesses.

News 12 Aug 2021

Job ads fall, but demand for work picks up

Australians have started applying for jobs again, but nowhere near the pace they were before the pandemic.

Government 11 Aug 2021

PM backs lockdowns as nation battles virus

Scott Morrison has backed heavy restrictions to suppress coronavirus after cases surged in Sydney and Melbourne's lockdown was extended.

Tourism 11 Aug 2021

Border closures dent WA tourism activity

Western Australia's premier insists tourism is thriving within the state's closed borders despite the industry reporting mass cancellations.

News 11 Aug 2021

CBA payout helps ASX to record close

A bumper Commonwealth Bank payout prompted investors to snap up bank stocks as they helped the ASX to its sixth consecutive record high.

Financial Services 11 Aug 2021

CBA unveils $6bn buyback after profit jump

Commonwealth Bank has announced a $6 billion share buyback and lifted dividends after improving economic conditions helped it post a robust rise in full-year profit.

Government 11 Aug 2021

Minister flags imminent agriculture visa

Australia's agriculture minister has declared the start date for a dedicated farm work visa will be announced imminently.

Government 10 Aug 2021

Government looks to more auto sector reforms

The federal government has released a discussion paper seeking submissions on more changes to the auto sector in Australia.

News 10 Aug 2021

ASX quick to reset record, tech rallies

Investors raised the ASX to a record high despite a bleaker outlook for commodities as the coronavirus' Delta strain spreads in China and the US.

Government 10 Aug 2021

WA weighs putting climate target into law

Western Australia will consider legislating its net zero emissions target but the premier has dismissed calls to rule out new major oil and gas projects.