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Wages grew 1.3 per cent in the September quarter, the biggest quarterly jump in the 26-year history of the official wage price index survey.

The ASX200 rose 0.8 per cent to climb back above the 7,000 level amid strong gains by the energy and mining sectors.

Australia's biggest bank says there was just a modest increase in late payments in the September quarter, despite the impact of higher interest rates.

The confidential information of Australians could be at risk after a survey revealed many organisations had limited or no capability to adequately protect data.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 have ended their longest winning streaks in two years after a disappointing bond auction and the Fed chair's warning about rates.

Short-term accommodation owners in Western Australia will be offered a $10,000 incentive to rent their properties to long-term tenants to boost housing supply.

The ASX200 climbed by 0.26 per cent to again hover just below 7,000, while BHP and Rio Tinto dropped on China's attempt to contain iron ore prices.

As Australia works to stabilise Chinese ties, one expert predicts shaky ground in the future because of a perception Canberra is "hostage" to the US.

A WA government scheme to help businesses install electric vehicle chargers could allow more employees to power up during work hours and while the sun shines.