Opinion

Most people would say that WA’s volunteers are priceless, but they are actually worth a fortune. $64 billion a year, in fact.

It’s important to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place before signing up for this top-10 mortgage lender.

There’s plenty to look forward to this year as the sports landscape embraces youth, inclusivity and the environment.

The past offers a good guide as to whether governments should interfere in resources development.

The MV Bahijah saga has highlighted vulnerabilities in Australia’s live export operations.

The development of AI is expected to supercharge what’s known as ‘retail media’, which is already changing the marketing landscape.

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed the significant role the state’s resources sector plays in supporting Australia’s economic activity.

Democracies need to assert their ideological position more aggressively amid rising autocratic behaviours worldwide.

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson is hopeful a new $11 million child vaccine program targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will ease the strain on the Perth Children’s Hospital.

Massive investment would be needed to grow a meat processing industry capable of replacing live export in WA.

The five-yearly Census provides an important snapshot of the nation.

Changes to EU farm guidelines will have an impact on Australian grain and oilseed producers.

The Armadale line closure has given a glimpse into how good public transport can be when it is done right.

The new Aged Care Act is a welcome departure from its predecessor but lacks detail.

The romance of the rails has stood the test of time, and in the Indian Pacific and The Ghan, we have two beauties.

A recent survey by the University of Melbourne has provided insight into why prospective tertiary students are giving uni a miss.

A clear line of command and responsibility at government level is required for Australia to achieve its AUKUS objectives.

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows annual price inflation of 4.1 per cent nationally to December 2023, and 3.6 per cent for Perth.

Infill means more neighbours, so it pays to make nice.

The nickel sectors in Australia and Indonesia are on different trajectories, and it’s all about cost.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have a vision to create a society that values all people and natural ecosystems.

In a tough market for all, the key players at human services company APM seemed to have been singled out.

It is time industrial relations at Australia’s docks were subject to the same rules as the rest of the economy.

National food security is not an issue for Australia.

Given the cyclical nature of WA’s resources sector, governments would do well to avoid becoming overly dependent on royalties.

From people movers to the luxury liners of today, a new book details the history of cruising.

Career guidance in schools too often centres on achieving high ATAR at the expense of alternative routes to further study.

A new institute that fills a gap in veterans’ services has already illustrated its intention to convert discussion into action.

Activism has changed WA for the better, but a new breed of green extremists is driving anti-activism sentiment to new levels

National household discretionary spending declined by 1.1 per cent through the year to October 2023, but just got back in the black for the year to November (+0.3 per cent).

Men who commit acts of violence against women must be held to account.

WA has an opportunity to take the national lead in terms of exploiting an abundant natural resource.