Opinion

Joe Hockey won plaudits this month for providing intellectual backbone to the federal government.

Australia's deference to China at a political level does this country no credit.

Mining Indaba conference highlights infrastructure and transport concerns as Barnett seeks to solidify relationships with African companies.

Giving Aboriginal people the chance to labour on mines can't be considered real compensation for the permanent destruction of traditional lands, but the more progressive companies have recognised the potential to establish genuine partnerships with native title groups

The founder and co-CEO of the $11 billion company Whole Foods, John Mackey, has collaborated with marketing professor Raj Sisodia to propose the idea that ‘conscious capitalism' can be a force both

Do you believe you are a trusted adviser? Do your customers perceive you as a trusted adviser?

The current shark cull is a politically challenging issue, but one where Colin Barnett is right to dig in because he has time and momentum on his side.

Colin Barnett will be hoping his encouragement of Africa's mining sector doesn't come back to bite him.

Colin Barnett has every reason to cheer the goals set out for the national commission of audit, but it's follow-through that counts.

Australia's top infrastructure adviser has challenged governments around the country to be more rigorous in their evaluation of projects.

After five years in the financial sin bin there is a flicker of hope on the horizon for Western Australia's magnetite iron ore processing industry, with Gindalbie Metals and Sino Iron in line for a revenue boost emanating from an unlikely source – China's polluted environment.

Australian troops were fighting more than just the enemy on the battlefield during WWII, according to a new book by Hal Colebatch.

Business success is a team effort, so it's vital you achieve a high degree of buy-in from your team, and get the best out of each individual.

A few core principles form the heart of a successful sales career.

There is some excitement about the potential sale of state-owned assets.

There's still plenty of upside to the state's resources sector as WA shifts focus to meet customers' needs.

Well behind the Liberal Party when it comes to fund raising, state Labor needs to rethink its strategies.

Experience in the UK has delivered some good lessons on how to go about privatising government businesses.

If nothing else, Bill Beament has just cemented for himself a place in Australian business history by placing one of the biggest bets ever on the future price of gold – and possibly on the future value of the Australian dollar.

The Abbott government's first few months in office may have been underwhelming, but Labor leader Bill Shorten also has work to do.

New management system models are seeking to address the need for better communications and decision making in modern workplaces.

Mobile technology is providing businesses with an inexpensive but significant marketing tool, but many fail to recognise it.

Rather than moaning about all the time you spend in the car on the way to sales appointments, use that time to finesse your presentation.

The impending closure of Riverside Drive is another step-change in the transformation of the CBD.

The market reaction to a small dip in the iron ore price last week suggests a degree of uncertainty among investors.

The sale of state assets will always be unpopular with some sections of the community.

The state government's liquor licensing review has sparked a fascinating debate over corporate social responsibility, vested interests and Perth's social and cultural development.

Could house prices rise by another 10 per cent this year? Surprisingly the answer is ‘perhaps', and that's not coming from a real estate agent trying to make a quick sale.

The voting public is quickly running out of patience with the Abbott government's inaction, and seeming inability to offer a clear pathway ahead.

Solid gains in building approvals in 2013 are expected to flow through to the housing construction numbers in coming quarters.

Maintaining profitability in a market as competitive as mining services has ongoing challenges – but they can be overcome.

Performing at your peak at all times is challenging, but regularly reaffirming your goals is a good place to start.