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In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Madeleine Stephens about Scitech's new chair Chris Palandri and his plans for Scitech's future.

Australia's share market has rebounded from two consecutive days of losses to stand 11 points short of its best close since February last year.

Iron ore boom: Rudd calls for super profits tax on big miners

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray chats to property journalist Katie McDonald about the resurgence of timber in the construction sector.

Australia's share market has closed below 7000 points for the first time in a week after coronavirus infections worried investors, but a second-half rally gave hope for Thursday.

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In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Matthew McKenzie about Asian engagement.

Australia's share market has pulled back from near-record heights, and the Aussie dollar climbed against the US after the Reserve Bank flagged winding up cheap credit for banks.

Stakeholders are worried changes to WA's Asian engagement strategy indicate a withdrawal from key markets.

Oz leads world in rock floatsAustralia is leveraging off its strength as a mining powerhouse to become the go-to destination for resources floats. The West

Western Australians affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja will receive help with their power and water bills as the massive clean-up effort continues.

Australia's share market eked out its best close since February 2020 as it nears a record, while US reporting season could make or break that bid.

On the debut episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about whether WA is getting a fair return on the iron ore trade.

There is growing concern about the growth in precarious and insecure work in Australia, writes researcher Mike Dockery.

Crown Resorts has received a $3 billion funding proposal from a private equity group that would allow it to buy out major shareholder James Packer.

Big four banks speed up home loan approvals

Australia's share market is poised to rise to record heights next week after one such achievement went largely unnoticed.

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Housing stimulus a $100bn bonanza

Climate experts are calling for much stronger emissions-reduction targets for Australia to ensure global warming remains well below two degrees Celsius.

The state's peak trucking body is pushing for a meeting between industry and government amid a major truck driver shortage.

Australia's share market has closed at its highest level since February 2020 for a second day, and is nearing the record.

WA has outperformed other states with a huge drop in its unemployment rate in March, to 4.8 per cent.

Woodside CEO shocker clouds AGM, projects

Antarctic expeditioners caught up in a fire at sea on Australia's resupply ship now face a foreign world of check-ins and masks on home soil.

Australia's share market closed at its highest level since February 2020 and appears set to challenge records

Scott Morrison has refused to offer former Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate an apology after she accused him of bullying.

Rebound fuels cost pressures

Business conditions rose to a record high in March, while confidence remained above average despite a small dip, NAB's monthly survey shows.

Australia's share market moved little for a third consecutive session, but consumer price data due in the US threatens to reignite inflation fears and send markets downwards.

Aboriginal-led grower group Noongar Land Enterprise Group has officially opened its new Boola Boornap native tree farm, an asset tipped to produce more than 2.5 million seedlings annually.

Premier Mark McGowan arrived in Kalbarri this morning to assess the devastation left by Tropical Cyclone Seroja, comparing the once bustling tourism destination to a war zone.