Opinion

OPINION: War tends to lay bare the consequences of neglecting domestic capability.

REVIEW: The forests, coastline and excellent regional produce are the hallmarks of a great break down south.

OPINION: It might be time to reconsider how to best meet student needs and expectations as they receive their degrees.

OPINION: Agriculture will need to adapt in the event of a fuel shock, as petrol prices surge amid the Middle East conflict.

OPINION: The sale of Defence land could have unexpected consequences.

OPINION: A deepening talent war could threaten to stall the state's sovereign ambitions in terms of naval shipbuilding.

OPINION: Hardly a day goes by without migration being blamed for whatever economic or social pressure happens to dominate the headlines.

OPINION: The daily Perth to Kalgoorlie passenger train service has potential as a delivery service for the Wheatbelt.

OPINION: On a range of issues, small numbers of people have a big impact on the rest of us.

OPINION: Employers are navigating a workplace where complexity has increased and employees expect their needs to be met.

OPINION: Tax increases just tinker around the edges when spending cuts are what's needed.

OPINION: WA Liberal leader has called out secrecy around spending, but it might come back to bite.

OPINION: Installing a virtual assistant can have unintended consequences, so beware.

OPINION: Artificial intelligence has the potential to disrupt our comfortable existence.

REVIEW: New releases from a hot 2024 vintage show a producer at the top of its game.

OPINION: The NDIA is failing to effectively steward the market for which it is responsible.

ANALYSIS: QantasLink prepares for a new era in WA aviation.

OPINION: The flexibility of gas cements its value as a transitional energy source.

OPINION: Students, universities, employers and the workforce more generally stand to benefit from degree apprenticeships.

OPINION: Nice words aren't going to cut it for a sector that relies on trust, cohesion and culture.

OPINION: Retail prices for beef, lamb and pork are up, but the shift at saleyards has been even more pronounced.

OPINION: The most valuable insights at an organisation come from spending time with people at every level.

OPINION: For many people, alcohol and a working lunch are no longer on the menu.

OPINION: Three months after Travis Head's Ashes onslaught got the WA summer off to an explosive start, Optus Stadium will host more sporting fireworks when the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup gets under way.

OPINION: The soaring gold sector could prove too tempting for a federal government chasing tax dollars.

OPINION: A new venue in Victoria Park has disproved a long-held assumption about heritage.

OPINION: Overcoming systemic challenges can help businesses unlock innovation.

Parliament is back for 2026, and after smuggling a hot honey and lemon drink into the chamber, opposition leader Basil Zempilas began question time with last year's theme.

OPINION: The AI-linked commodity boom is a tailwind for the Australian dollar.

OPINION: Labor is sitting pretty in WA, but the party is considering who provides the best future.

OPINION: Some may be excited by the prospect of record gold prices, but the rush to the precious metal may be a portent of trouble to come.

OPINION: Grain growers will be watching with interest as unrest in Iran spreads to global markets for inputs including urea.