Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected talk the government could legislate an Indigenous voice to parliament "'anyway" if this year's referendum fails.
Super Retail Group's CEO says the Supercheap Auto, Rebel, BCF and Macpac owner had an "outstanding first half" with 11 per cent same-store sales growth.
Retailers have been struggling to access affordable, long-term gas for their industrial and commercial customers, raising questions about energy policy.
The Australian share market has posted its best weekly performance since early November, rising on Friday after further signs inflation has peaked in the US.
The local share market was up 0.8 per cent at lunchtime, putting it on pace for a 3.3 per cent gain for the week, following more signs of cooling US inflation.
A defamation action by former Melbourne Demons president Glen Bartlett against four club directors, including ex-Iluka Resources boss David Robb, will continue outside of WA.
A former Malaga real estate agent has copped a $2,500 fine and his company fined $4,000, following a spate of unauthorised withdrawals from a trust account.
WA exports have doubled over five years to be $256 billion in the 12 months to November, while the national trade surplus was $13.2 billion in that month alone.
Australia and Papua New Guinea are one step closer to strengthening their relationship as the countries take the next step in committing to a new security deal.
More needs to be done to entice migrants to settle in the regions, says the Regional Australia Institute, including better advertising for regional jobs.
