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The once-in-a-generation shift in demand to minerals needed for a cleaner world makes Australia a winner, but miners are also being urged to decarbonise.

WA poised to become hotspot for projects in renewable hydrogen

The local share market finished Wednesday down 0.16 per cent to close out the month with a 0.6 per cent gain.

Liberal powerbroker and upper house MP Nick Goiran has been cleared of breaching his party's rules as the messy fallout from "the clan" revelations continues.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host national cabinet with his state and territory counterparts to discuss shortening COVID-19 isolation time.

IGO and Forrest amp up case for Aussie batteries

The ASX has recovered a bit of Monday's sharp losses, led by the energy and tech sectors.

The Perth Mint is facing an investigation into whether it has complied with anti-money laundering laws.

Men outnumber women by more than two to one in some parts of regional WA, with 15 local government areas in the top 20 nationally on that measure.

Hydrogen sales in three years: FMG

The local bourse has suffered its worst loss since early June following a hawkish speech by US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Workers are likely securing higher pay by changing jobs, new data from SEEK reveals, but driving up real wages remains a problem.

Thiess has tacked an extra $17.4 million on to its current offer to acquire all shares in MACA, with the target's founding directors now backing an improved proposal of $1.075 per share.

In a rare interview, global chief executive John Flecker outlines his growth plans and virtual approach to running the construction giant.

Wesfarmers has battery minerals at front of mind

The local share market has finished higher for a third straight day, gaining 0.8 per cent, but marginally lost ground for the week.

Elders ‘objected to Burrup rock art relocation'

The local share market has gained ground for a second session, especially in the energy and mining sectors, on the busiest day of the reporting season.

Woolworths says supply chain disruptions, shortages, absenteeism and flooding led to financial performance that was below the supermarket giant's aspirations.

A costly public investment in a private company has come up short, and with it an opportunity for more public housing.

Qantas has reported an annual underlying pre-tax loss of $1.86 billion as travel restrictions due to the pandemic disrupted air travel.

Fortescue seeks new green port site

The ASX200 has snapped its two-day losing streak with strong gains for mining, energy and technology companies.

The widow of former CFC Group chief Marc Cardaci has won another legal battle with her former brother-in-law, after his push to have her cover a $244,000 legal bill was thrown out.

Carbon capture industry bonanza

The local share market has neared a three-week low as sentiment worsens ahead of the Jackson Hole meeting of central bankers in the United States.

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected an application to pause works on a contentious West Australian fertiliser plant.

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has called for a boost in migration levels to help solve the country's skills shortage.

Super to fund nation building

The local share market has fallen by nearly a percentage point, its biggest drop in six weeks.

The local share market has fallen by nearly a percentage point, its biggest drop in six weeks.

Qantas is rolling out a $50 flight discount as an apology for the poor service and lost baggage in a turbulent post-pandemic return to the skies.