Indigenous leaders and governments are close to reaching a deal on new targets to improve the health, education and job prospects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Oil futures gained more than 2 per cent overnight, supported by a drop in US unemployment and a drawdown in crude inventories, but a resurgence in US coronavirus infections fanned concerns that economic activity will weaken in coming weeks.
Gold reversed course and edged higher overnight as the US dollar eased, though the metal traded below an eight-year peak hit in the last session as prospects for economic recovery improved after data showed the US economy created record jobs in June.
The Australian stock market has hit its highest level since June 11, with gains across the board as Afterpay continued its stunning run by soaring 9.5 per cent to a new all-time high.
Shares in SRG Global closed up nearly 30 per cent today after the company forecast strong 2021 financials and brought forward its previously-deferred interim dividend.
Metals X is planning to sell its entire copper assets portfolio, including its Nifty operation in Western Australia, following issues with a major shareholder.
Two major contractors in the oil and gas sector, Technip Oceania and DOF Subsea, are facing legal action over their safety practices on the Wheatstone and Ichthys gas projects.
Shares in Accelerate Resources were up by as much as 51 per cent today after the aspiring producer announced an exploration review of its Comet gold project.
Salt Lake Potash has secured further project funding with a $10 million strategic investment from Perth-based Equatorial Resources, as part of a broader $15 million raising.
The new Perth partner-in-charge at law firm King & Wood Mallesons has become a strong believer in the benefits of technology, saying COVID-19 has accelerated changes already underway and there is no going back.
The state government will provide up to $6,000 in financial support to employers that take on an apprentice or trainee previously displaced due to COVID-19.
Mining contractor MACA has secured further work with Atlas Iron under a new $230 million contract for services at the Corunna Downs project in the Pilbara.
Shares in Kathmandu have jumped after the outdoor wear retailer outlined a strong recovery in sales since reopening stores in May after coronavirus restrictions were eased in Australia and New Zealand.
Qantas retail shareholders are being offered a 2.5 per cent discount in a share purchase plan that will raise $500 million to help the airline navigate the virus crisis.
Oil prices rose more than 1 per cent overnight following a drawdown in US crude inventories from record highs and a string of positive manufacturing data, but a surge in coronavirus cases tempered gains.
Gold dropped from a near eight-year high overnight as equities gained on the back of encouraging US manufacturing data and rising hopes for a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Cash Converters is claiming a solid balance sheet after it extended a $150 million securitisation facility, following a turbulent time for the payday lender.
Countries like Australia and South Korea may face starker choices picking sides between China and the United States in the years ahead, according to former Korean trade minister Bark Taeho.
