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Australia's shares closed little changed but did better than those of many major markets, dragged down by a poor lead from the US on coronavirus infections.

China rift ‘threatens oil, gas, iron ore'.

Investors have had just their second November session of losses on the Australian market after momentum created by hope for a coronavirus vaccine eased.

The Nationals WA leader Mia Davies says allegations made by her former deputy Jacqui Boydell of bullying and threats are being taken very seriously.

Telecommunications giant Telstra will undergo its biggest restructure in 24 years, splitting its business into three separate legal entities.

China fallout hits Woodside gas sale plan

James Packer is not to blame for the failures of Crown Resorts, his lawyers have told an inquiry into whether the gaming giant is suitable to run a new Sydney casino.

Australia's share market has closed at its highest level since February after another buying frenzy, based on belief a coronavirus vaccine is on its way.

The best news travel sector's had ‘all year'

Australia's share market has surged early on news of a promising coronavirus vaccine, but the gains eased as experts urged caution about a possible breakthrough.

PM throws JobSeeker lifeline.

Australia's share market has closed at its highest level since March after investors were heartened by a decision in the US presidential election.

Woodside faces a grilling over its Pluto LNG expansion plan

Investors may not yet have a US election result, but they were happy with how things stand and collected gains on the Australian share market.

‘Get on the road to success with China'

Investors on the Australian share market have finished the session with gains, despite Donald Trump's threat to contest the results of the US presidential election.

Business leaders hail RBA's $100b stimulus.

Qantas boss Alan Joyce is demanding action on climate change, industrial relations and red tape as Australia recovers from the coronavirus recession.

A jump in retail spending during the September quarter and an expanding construction sector are further signs that the economy is on the mend.

Shares fluctuated on the Australian market amid early US election results, but have finished barely changed as the world waits to learn who is voted president.

An inquiry by the NSW gaming regulator has heard Crown Resorts is not suitable to hold the licence for a soon-to-be-open $2.2 billion casino in Sydney.

Wesfarmers in VHM hunt.

Investors in Australia's share market have enjoyed the best session since October 5, but face great uncertainty with US election results due Wednesday.

McGowan demands ScoMo sort China issue.

Investors had modest gains on the Australian share market to start the week, but that may count for little once decisions on rates and the US election are known.

Australian rock lobster exporters say business is returning to normal in China, following earlier reports of delays caused by a new inspection process.

Christine Holgate has resigned as chief executive of Australia Post after the launch of an investigation into the organisation's gift and expenses culture.

Australia could lose $3 trillion and 880,000 jobs over the next 50 years if climate change is not addressed, according to a report by Deloitte.

Miner targets heritage site for project.

Australia's share market had its worst week since April, and one investment analyst has warned more trouble looms if the US election result next week takes time to unfold.

The Premier will this morning chair a meeting of the State Disaster Council where updated health advice about a travel bubble with States that have no community spread will be considered.

Australia's share market closed at its lowest level since the first week of October after investors felt the fallout of a plunge on US markets.