ASX follows Wall Street lower, as job ads show there is still plenty of work available — as it happened
The ASX followed modest falls on Wall Street on Friday. US markets eased on a slowdown in job creation, although Australian data show there are still plenty of jobs being advertised here. Here's how the trading day unfolded.
'Devastation': Court hears of 'economic and cultural loss' caused by Fortescue mines as native title dispute resumes
The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation seeks $500 million a year in compensation from Fortescue Metals Group, for losses caused by the company's Solomon Hub in WA.
'Fatal flaws' in argument underpin claim for slice of Gina Rinehart's iron ore empire, WA Supreme Court hears
Lawyers for billionaire Gina Rinehart seek to demolish a claim by a former business partner of her father Lang Hancock to a share of the jewel in her lucrative iron ore empire.
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analysis:Class actions are meant to help level the playing field. So how did this one go so wrong?
After a decade, retirees who lost money in the collapse of Banksia Securities Limited are a step closer to getting their money. But the story remains an epic tale of the rich and powerful exploiting their standing to rip off the vulnerable, writes Adele Ferguson.
Been turned away from a rental? Here is why real estate agents, landlords say they are knocking people back
Renters searching for affordable housing have been at the forefront of Australia's housing crisis. But landlords say bad tenants and state-based reforms are making it tough for them too.
It's raking in billions of dollars in public money. Now whistleblowers are accusing this consulting firm of ripping off the government
Consulting giant KPMG has been accused by whistleblowers of wasting public money, submitting inflated invoices and billing the Department of Defence for hours never worked.
PwC tax scandal prompts government to crack down on tax adviser misconduct
Firms and advisers promoting tax exploitation schemes will face hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties as part of what the federal government is calling the biggest crackdown on tax adviser misconduct in Australian history.
Pilbara lithium processor pitches green fuel for pilot plant
A Pilbara miner is trying to harness renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions from the very lithium it produces for products such as electric vehicle batteries.
Gregory quit accounting in France to work in a WA gold mine — and the industry needs more like him
A worsening labour shortage and the world's growing need for critical metals are set to take centre stage this week, as mining industry representatives descend on Kalgoorlie-Boulder for the annual Diggers and Dealers conference.
Analysts say mounting problems mean Australia will fall well short of 2030 renewable energy target
Australia has ambitious plans to generate more than 80 per cent of its power from renewable sources by 2030. But a growing number of experts say the country is way behind where it should be.
Perth drinking water concerns could trigger Alcoa environmental review
Alcoa could have its current plans to mine assessed by WA's environmental watchdog for the first time in history, following drinking water concerns.
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It's been revealed the SA government is spending $1.2 million of funding allocated for public schools on an advertising campaign spruiking five technical colleges it promised to build if elected, sparking criticism from teachers and the opposition.
Big funding injection, ambitious deadline for Australian 'first' project to decarbonise cotton growing
With the NSW government chipping in $36 million, the project at Moree aims to produce green hydrogen, renewable ammonia and solar power to lower fertiliser and fuel emissions by displacing 1.4 million litres of imported diesel.
Barbie has reached the 'Barbillion' milestone. Experts say its marketing was a 'masterclass'
Just three weeks after its release, Greta Gerwig's Barbie has collected more than $1 billion at the global box office — and it's on track to become the biggest movie of the year.
Alfie and Matilda are nervous getting the bus to school after it dropped them in the wrong spot four times in three weeks
Sutherland commuters have complained about unreliable services since new operator U-Go Mobility took over the bus contract, forcing the government to step in.
Andrew Forrest's FMG, Pilbara traditional owners return to court over $500 million compensation battle
With Fortescue and Pilbara native title holders unable to agree on compensation for "economic and cultural loss" caused by mining, the Federal Court will begin hearing evidence in Roebourne today.
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