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Australian workers will be entitled to more superannuation while some households face bigger power bills in the new financial year.

Andrew Forrest raids gold miner Regis Resources

The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index slid nearly 2 per cent in the last trading session of the financial year, amid worries over rising rates.

Job vacancies grew by 13.8 per cent in the three months to May and stand at more than double the number recorded before the COVID-19 pandemic set in.

Whether building political bridges or navigating the uncertainty of COVID, Mike McKenna has played his role as Optus Stadium’s chief with a straight bat.

The power market operator AEMO has released a roadmap for the sector as it continues to transition to more renewable and gas energy sources.

Fortescue backflip on register for sex culprits

The Australian share market has fallen almost one per cent, ending a four-day winning streak amid renewed concerns of a global recession.

Departing St John Ambulance boss Michelle Fyfe has posted a reflective message to all staff.

Lynas targeted with pro-China disinformation

Energy storage, including pumped hydro, has become a critical ingredient in WA’s energy transition.

Australian shares extended gains from the previous session as a lift in commodities prices and fund buying ahead of the year-end helped the market close firmly higher.

WA has been among the most significant beneficiaries of what is being dubbed the “pandemic baby boom”, recording the second strongest population growth in the country.

Consumer confidence has improved for a second consecutive week after a slump earlier in the month as a result of a large rise in interest rates.

Push for 20 weeks paid dads’ leave

The benchmark ASX indices have rallied nearly two per cent by the close, with miners and financial stocks leading the charge.

The Bank for International Settlements has warned of the risk of stagflation as the global economy faces slower growth and high inflation.

Bloodbath looming for junior miners

The ASX200 rallied in the final hour of trading on Friday to finish up 0.8 per cent, and 1.6 per cent higher for the week.

Employment Minister Tony Burke denies the country is seeing a wage price spiral as policy makers seek to tackle inflation.

Lithium hopefuls in plunge to earth

The Australian share market has closed modestly higher despite losses by iron ore miners and oil producers on recession fears.

The reassessment of a proposed new bridge over the Helena River near Midland will represent a rare win for local traditional owners regarding heritage concerns.

Carbon credits for mine wastes on the agenda as BHP plots big sink

EXCLUSIVE: A petition has been started to rid the WA Liberal Party of "the clan".

The Australian share market has resumed its downward march after snapping a seven-session losing streak, closing down 0.2 per cent.

Regulator’s handling of rapes in spotlight ahead of inquiry findings

The ASX has enjoyed its first winning day in the past eight sessions after bargain hunters swooped in to snap up bargains and some positive sentiment returned.

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has warned of the damage inflation can inflict on the economy and why it needs to be brought under control.

Skilled worker visa backlog hits 16,000

Hefty losses in energy and mining stocks have weighed heavily on the benchmark ASX indices.

EXCLUSIVE: An internal Liberal Party document calls out those trying to destroy the party ahead of a crucial meeting.