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Scott Morrison has conceded opening Australia's internal borders will be up to state governments despite making Christmas a key goal.

Forrest trumps BHP nickel bid

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt McKenzie talks about looming pressures for WA's small businesses.

The corporate regulator has barred a Perth man from managing corporations over his alleged role in the failure of nine recruitment companies.

Shares have had the most consecutive months of gains in ASX 200 history after the last day of August ensured a streak of 11.

Australia has secured half a million doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccines in a swap deal with Singapore to bolster the behind-schedule rollout.

Norup + Wilson has appointed Leederville-based PACT Construction to deliver its $110 million apartment project in Applecross, with construction to begin as early as next month.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit out at Mark McGowan over his reluctance to commit to national targets for reopening the country.

Clearer exceptions to the state's onshore gas export ban, and finalised fracking rules, will help WA attract continued investment, the petroleum industry had said in a parliamentary inquiry submission.

Perth and its inhabitants would benefit from a more integrated transport network.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has confirmed the grand final will be held at Optus Stadium in Perth as Melbourne's lockdown continues.

Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has responded to concerns about a potential reopening of state borders, saying the company can track, trace and test to manage a mine site outbreak.

Nine and News Corp have been banned from using the ABC's unredacted defence outside their legal offices, in a win for former attorney-general Christian Porter.

Nickel miner IGO has reported a record financial performance, after what managing director Peter Bradford described was a transformational year for the business.

Harvey Norman has repaid more than $6 million in federal government JobKeeper wage subsidies following repeated lobbying.

Australia Post has reported a before-tax full-year profit of $100.7 million amid strong growth in its parcel business during COVID-19.

Scott Morrison wants home quarantine to become the norm, even as his government stumps up cash for three dedicated isolation hubs.

Mining giant BHP is considering mandating COVID-19 vaccination for anyone entering its worksites and offices.

The pandemic and uptick in e-commerce is continuing to drive the hype around industrial assets.

Premier's warning on 70pc vax level

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer talks about emerging challenges and risks in managing workplace health and safety.

Mark McGowan says he feels sorry about business failures at Yagan Square, while a process revealed by Business News in April to move market hall retailers to perimeter locations continues.

A former member of the state's Gaming and Wagering Commission has conceded the regulator should have done more to interrogate policy changes regarding junket operators.

Fortescue Metals' soaring annual profit has helped iron ore miners carry the Australian market to minor gains.

Western Australia's capacity to handle a COVID-19 outbreak is being questioned as the state again postpones hundreds of elective surgeries.

Journalist Matt Mckenzie talks to Cash Converters managing director Sam Budiselik about the company's financial year results, the subprime loan market, and use of machine learning.

Western Australia-based property developer Kuraland has lodged plans to build a $108 million apartment and retail complex in the heart of Claremont.

Four Western Australian explorers are preparing to list on the ASX, having launched initial public offerings to raise a combined $34 million.

WA went against the national trend in terms of feedlot cattle numbers in the period to June.

Neville Owen's ties to Kerry Stokes have created more complications for the Crown casino inquiry after Business News unearthed details of a joint venture with Tim Roberts.

Australia's gold production in the past six months has exceeded China's figures, according to a Melbourne consultancy.

Andrew Forrest will receive a $2.4 billion dividend from Fortescue Metals Group, after the company's profit more than doubled thanks to high iron ore prices.