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Tim Schwass discusses his legal background and how he will tackle governance, culture, and homelessness if elected lord mayor of the City of Perth in today's episode of Controversy & Celebrity.

Some parents overlook the importance of their children developing coping skills and resilience.

Mergers can bring universities back from the brink.

Western Australia appears to be overlooking the value of sports in helping understand the state's future business partners, writes Ross Taylor.

Candidates in the City of Perth's upcoming lord mayoral election should keep in mind that running a council involves a lot of saying "no", writes Simon Withers.

Gary Martin says the coronavirus pandemic has fuelled digital shopping sprees, with consumers flocking to online reviews.

Adolescent lying may be a normal phase of growing up, but it nevertheless requires careful management by parents and educators.

Vitamin and pet food supplier Blackmores has reported a 66 per cent full-year profit dive after Chinese shoppers limited spending amid COVID-19.

The City of Perth is well positioned to leverage WA's resource industry and establish its own minerals exchange, writes Brent Fleeton.

The challenges of COVID-19 and the City of Perth inquiry make the city's upcoming election a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reposition Perth, writes Brodie McCulloch.

Creating flight corridors with COVID-safe countries and attracting financial services to Perth from Hong Kong are on the agenda for COVID recovery chair Nev Power.

It’s time to rethink how we motivate students to achieve, and whether current strategies are doing more harm than good.

A renewed focus on Hay Street Mall’s heritage-listed upper floors could unlock more investment and redevelopment opportunities.

Good governance is hard to define, but you'll know it when you see it, writes Tim Schwass.

'Palmer’ Bill wrap up: Quigley confident on constitutionality, Harvey confirms Liberal support, Mineralogy’s border challenge withdrawal offer.

Clive Palmer has warned that mining companies would be wary of investing in WA after the state government moved to legislate its way out of a dispute with the mining magnate.

Trade forecasts underpinning the Westport development have not been updated since the onset of the pandemic, but proponents believe it won’t affect option selection.

WA has so much to offer holidaymakers, even if it needs more vision and capital works, writes Ross Taylor.

Mathias Cormann has given a strong hint he’s exploring leading the OECD after politics, while cautioning Australia's international border closure could continue until late 2021.

Mineral Resources' move to Subiaco appears doomed after the mining services company agreed to terms this week with construction giant BGC on a property in Walters Drive, Herdsman.

Retail sales in Australia fell by 3.4 per cent in the June quarter amid coronavirus lockdowns, which is the biggest drop since the GST was introduced in 2000.

Bickley Valley is a destination many Perth people would struggle to find on a map but judging by the numbers at its wineries and restaurants last weekend, word is spreading.

With Tourism WA urging locals to “Wander Out Yonder” and take a different kind of holiday, Charles Kobelke writes about his experience exploring WA’s backyard.

The rise of workplace 'cliques' is a worrying trend that can facilitate social exclusion and lead to unethical behaviour.

Perth Mayor candidate Mark Gibson discusses what he thinks will shape a better future for the city.

Di Bain discusses the impact on Perth City businesses from thousands of people continuing to work from home post COVID-19.

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called out Australia, saying it needs to up its gender equity game at the launch event of her new book, hosted by Business News.

Choosing the right school for your child is among a parent’s most important jobs.

The University of Western Australia’s new vice-chancellor plans to shift the institution’s focus.

Lucy Cooke is well acquainted with building virtual worlds, having worked on productions including Game of Thrones.

Gary Martin analyses Premier Mark McGowan's performance during the coronavirus pandemic.