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WA FIFO workers grounded

Investors piled into online retail and supermarket stocks tipped to profit from new coronavirus lockdowns in Australia, and abandoned travel providers.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, property journalist Katie McDonald discusses major developments and new initiatives in the City of Perth.

Migrant recovery needed to rein in 40 years of deficits

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss what the return of Barnaby Joyce means for net-zero policy and new numbers on the state's royalty bonanza.

Investors had their first week of losses in the past six on the ASX while keenly awaited US inflation data could prompt more erratic trading.

Seven West Media has announced plans to retire the 36-year-old Community Newspapers brand, relaunching the products as PerthNow newspapers from August.

ScoMo gives the green light for new airport hub

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the federal government's decision to reject a big green hydrogen project on environmental grounds.

Afterpay and Woolworths had greatly contrasting fortunes on a day when technology and consumer staples stocks prevailed, but the ASX slipped.

Education jackpot for local IT giants

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Madeleine Stephens and Jordan Murray discuss the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research's biggest fundraiser.

Technology stocks were back in vogue on the ASX, but came at a cost to the wider market as investors re-evaluated yield.

Government may take over WA’s ambo service

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss the difficulties of diversifying WA's trade with Asia.

Investors have had their best day on the ASX since March and regained most of Monday's losses after US financial leaders eased concerns about higher interest rates.

Miners aim for 30,000 workers from overseas

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray and property journalist Katie McDonald discuss Rebecca Moore's role as the state government architect.

Stocks have had their worst day in more than four weeks on the Australian market as investors began believing warnings of higher rates in a year or two.

Scomo’s red tape big dig at Albo

Shares on the ASX had their fifth consecutive week of gains - the best run this year - and ended the week at a record closing high.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss SafeWA breaches, the CCC battle and the UK trade deal impact.

Woodside’s Scarborough a done deal as O’Neill firms

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Jordan Murray discuss the state's current major infrastructure projects and the future of infrastructure in Perth.

Shares had their biggest fall in more than four weeks as a possible rise in global interest rates moves closer.

Meltdown puts bawl in Clive’s court

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss how a small business from Cottesloe found itself on a path to becoming a premium global retail operation.

Australia's share market notched a second consecutive all-time high, but China's continued efforts to lower commodity prices caused mining shares to slump.

Farm, visa deal wins FTA

Commonwealth Bank and CSL shares have helped the Australian share market to a record high but some analysts are tipping the fertile environment will be slowly withdrawn from next month.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Katie McDonald discuss the recent architecture awards and rejuvenating Perth's unused spaces.

Forrest blasts Santos, Woodside as ‘fossils’