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Australia's unemployment rate has fallen to its lowest in almost five decades with more positions open than jobseekers to fill them.

Amid "an almost unparalleled year" for energy markets, Origin Energy has posted a loss of $1.429 billion, reflecting a $2.196 billion impairment charge.

Seven West Media joins News Corp, Tripp for WA TAB play

The local share market has closed higher for a third day, with gains for consumer companies and BHP outweighing losses by CSL and CBA trading ex-dividend.

Wages increased 2.7 per cent in WA in the year to June, far below the rate of inflation.

Blood products and vaccines supplier CSL has reported a six per cent fall in annual profit and is tipping a slightly better earnings performance in 2022/23.

Plibersek weighs Burrup fertiliser plant fate

The ASX200 has risen 0.6 per cent to close at its best level since June 8, following a record year for mining giant BHP.

East Timor ultimatum to Woodside

The local share market has climbed 0.45 per cent as traders digested a $1 billion tentative offer for Nearmap and a number of earnings reports.

Johnston's call for mining gender quotas

The local share market finished lower on Friday but still recorded its fourth straight week of gains.

Acute shortages of labour and accommodation are crimping growth in the Goldfields more than most parts of WA.

The attorney-general says a bill to establish a federal anti-corruption commission could be introduced as early as next month.

Kin Mining talks up future

The Australian share market has risen more than 1 per cent on hopes of less aggressive rate hikes by central banks.

Telstra has raised its dividend for the first time in seven years following what its CEO is calling a successful transformation of the telco.

Korea Inc in $1b local gas boost

The ASX finished the day down 0.5 per cent ahead of another US inflation readout that'll be key to determining how quickly interest rates rise in America.

A former Western Australian Liberal MP has been charged with attempting to hinder an investigation by the Corruption and Crime Commission.

Industry bodies apologise after vile harassment

The local share market has closed modestly higher despite weakness in the financial sector and losses by the big three iron ore giants.

The slain former PM's impact and legacy have been felt well beyond Japan's borders.

Profits at Rupert Murdoch's publishing and media giant, News Corp, topped $A1 billion for the 2021/22 financial year.

Ambulance life support

The strength of Australia's commodities sector has helped propel the ASX to a fresh two-month high, even if the day's gains were a modest five points.

Domestic firms dominate the industry's leaderboard when it comes to sustainability and fairness as investors weigh where to put green capital.

The United Kingdom will re-establish a key diplomatic post in Perth in a bid to bolster trade and investment ties with Australia and the Pacific.

The state government could do a better job of keeping the public in the loop about some major decisions.

Golden opportunity: Suitors circle De Grey

The Australian share market has finished at a two-month high after gaining ground for a third straight week.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to maintaining the "status quo" in the wake of increased tensions with China.