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In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss the current labour shortages and what they mean for WA's booming mining sector.

Australia's share market had a record close and one fund manager said it could go much higher, thanks to the surging iron ore price.

WA gaming regulator faces Crown commission grilling

Major technology providers Afterpay and Appen have lost about 20 per cent of their share price as a terrible week for IT shares continued on Friday.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie talk about what we can expect in next Tuesday's federal budget.

Christian Porter is trying to control how a defamation proceeding is reported and what information is made public, the ABC's defence has argued in the Federal Court.

Austal sails into South China Sea, backed by US

Former attorney-general Christian Porter is seeking to strike out parts of the ABC's defence in defamation proceedings concerning historical rape allegations.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Jesinta Burton about the work being done to make life-saving clinical trials more accessible in WA.

Afterpay shares fell to be worth less than $100 in a technology crash that contributed to a lower Australian market.

Strike up the brand for Perth

Australians buying new cars have been warned sellers have the upper hand while a supply shortage continues.

Thriving market giants have helped Australian shares to their highest level since the coronavirus crash, within 100 points of records.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, Jordan Murray talks to property journalist Katie McDonald about what's in store for the Town of Cottesloe.

The board of Australia Post has agreed to participate in mediation with former chief executive Christine Holgate.

ARENA tips $100m into three green hydrogen pilot projects

BHP, Rio Tinto and gold miners had sizeable gains as investors rushed back to commodity stocks and lifted the Australian share market.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about the increasing trend towards paying not-for-profit board members and why it remains such a vexed issue.

Too early to ditch diesel rebate billions, miners say

Former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate has threatened legal action against the government over her bitterly contested departure after a luxury watches scandal.

Westpac's rebound in earnings has made investors optimistic that other banks due to report this week will produce a similar bounce from the COVID doldrums.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Jordan Murray talks to journalist Madeleine Stephens about how WA's wineries are dealing with China's tariffs and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The option to work from home is expected to become part of the new normal for many Australians, even once the risks of COVID-19 have eased.

Iron ore boom bolsters federal coffers by $36b

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Matthew Mckenzie about politics in the aftermath of last week's COVID lockdown, and electoral reform.

Australia's share market had its heaviest loss of April, but investors may not be concerned after the best month since November.

Austal to sell out of China JV

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Jesinta Burton about the extradition hearing for Perth tech millionaire Zhenya Tsvetnenko.

Australia's share market had its highest close since the coronavirus crash, and is again close to setting all-time records.

Chinese owner restarts work on Australia-first lithium plant

Australia's share market resumed its climb towards record heights after weaker than expected inflation figures encouraged investors that low interest rates will not rise any time soon.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Jesinta Burton talks to journalist Jordan Murray about Jay Weatherill and his work with the Thrive By Five initiative.