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In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss WA Liberal leader David Honey's life and his vision for WA.

Investors sent shares to their biggest loss since February as analysts pondered whether the Australian market may be easing into a new phase.

Juukan owners want to repair Rio ties

A new report has found Australia is leading a global trend showing hundreds of millions of people are concerned by biodiversity loss.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Jordan Murray discuss where outgoing members of state parliament have ended up.

Commonwealth Bank shares notched a record and edged closer to $100 per share as the biggest players on the Australian market led gains.

Jab to unlock travel freedom

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald discuss how the pandemic has changed architecture.

Concern about a slowing Chinese economy and inflation in Japan have sapped investor confidence on the Australian share market.

The national broadcaster has three new board members, including Perth-based Mario D'Orazio, after the Morrison government filled roles that had been vacant for up to six months.

Refineries get $2b to stay open

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss this year's federal budget and the long-term economic outlook.

Commonwealth Bank shares fetched a record price and a fund manager predicted Australia's market would move higher despite inflation concerns.

Investors tell Crown to do deal quickly

The royal commission into abuse and neglect of people with a disability will get an extra 17 months to report.

The biggest jump in US consumer prices in 12 years has stoked inflation fears and prompted investors to abandon the Australian shares.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Jesinta Burton discuss the political ties of those on the boards of the state's government-owned enterprises.

Battle over high-income tax cuts

A huge area of ocean around two remote Australian territories will be protected as part of the federal budget, leaving conservationists grinning.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald on the conflict between Industry and residential development and the role of industrial buffer zones.

Concerns that markets may have peaked at record heights have forced Australian shares lower, despite the Commonwealth Bank impressing.

Investors to reap $65b windfall

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discuss MATES in Construction and how it is helping those in the sector access the support they need.

Technology stocks have been routed on a downbeat Australian share market and a fund manager tips the tech slide will continue.

Lawyers for Christian Porter and the ABC are returning to court as they prepare to do battle in a major defamation case.

Iron ore fuels ASX record

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.