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New wagering group Betr has reportedly bowed out of the bid for the state government’s $1 billion betting agency, just weeks after being declared the frontrunner ahead of its national launch.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil a plan in Tuesday night's budget to build 1 million new homes by bringing together governments and other partners.

A convicted killer caught up in Perth Mint’s governance saga speaks out.

Big hydrogen warns chips delay to slow power push

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have opened the possibility of having separate CEOs for their investment company and their philanthropic foundation after appointing John Hartman to replace Andrew Hagger.

Australian shares have enjoyed broad gains following indications the US Federal Reserve might slow the pace of its tightening cycle later this year.

The dropping Aussie dollar will impact inflation by only 0.2 percentage points, the RBA says.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the public to brace for a “cautious” budget, as his government attempts to balance demand for cost-of-living relief with economic headwinds.

The weakening Australian dollar will make imports more expensive but the RBA says its effects will be relatively minor.

Warning: slow lane ahead

The local share market has finished down 0.8 per cent for the day and 1.2 per cent for the week, its seventh losing week out of the past nine.

A ‘local worker’ rule inspired by WA’s domgas reservation policy could help mitigate problems associated with FIFO.

Taxpayers pay Macca’s $30m to train staff

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation after just 45 days in office, in a speech lasting less than two minutes.

The Australian share market has been unable to put together a three-day winning streak, with most sectors sinking lower as sentiment soured.

Former Labor leader Kim Beazley has been appointed as the newest member of the Australian War Memorial Council.

The number of Western Australians in employment fell in September, while the national jobless rate held steady at 3.5 per cent.

WA continues to lag rest of the nation

The Australian share market has finished higher, however the gains were muted compared to the past three days of sharp volatility.

WorkSafe WA is investigating the death of a 50-year-old man in a work accident at a transport company in the Perth suburb of Bibra Lake.

BP, Fortescue handed portside land for projects

The local share market has bounced back strongly from previous losses in a third straight day of volatile trading.

Synergy chief executive David Fyfe survived the Bali bombings 20 years ago and says the incident has since impacted his role as a leader.

Aged care sector ‘at risk of collapse’

The local share market has suffered another plunge, with all sectors closing lower as sentiment again sours following last week's rollercoaster ride on Wall Street.

Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.

Monadelphous has announced four major changes to its leadership, most notably the retirement of chairman John Rubino, bringing to an end his 30-year partnership with Rob Velletri.

The federal treasurer is hoping Australia can avoid a recession due to its strong economic fundamentals.

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Australian shares have finished up 1.75 per cent after a whipsaw session on Wall Street, which staged one of the biggest one-day reversals in its history.

Inflation remains public enemy number one as the treasurer expects the US central bank to keep hiking rates aggressively in response to a higher-than-expected inflation print.

Bupa recidivist aged-care failure