Opinion

Australia cannot standstill and must innovate continuously to become a learning society, squarely focused on the future.

Not much is going right for Australia these days, which is why the high value of the dollar is such a mystery, or was until a Queenslander working for one of the world’s biggest fund managers provi

A minimum notice period of 33 days must be given for the campaign. If 48 weeks was right last week, then there are now 47 to go.

Falling share and commodity values are poised to redefine the mining landscape.

The poor outlook for the iron ore price may cause some big players to question the wisdom of past decisions.

The sudden slowdown in mining construction activity will quickly flow from big companies to smaller businesses.

The pot of money that is Royalties for Regions may have a strong attraction for Liberal and Labor parties but don’t expect the Nationals to come bearing gifts this Christmas.

Companies such as Amazon have benefited from taking a proactive approach to marketing.

Dealing with changing expectations is common among many new businesses, whether they are prospering or not.

Spring is a good time to marry. Even mining magnates seem to agree.

While Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott are shaping up to fight out the next election, their more immediate fates lie with their party colleagues.

A couple of WA’s mining entrepreneurs have made prominent contributions to the political debate lately.

It’s a shame no-one seems to be listening to the advice of John Maynard Keynes about adjusting to changing circumstances.

The collapse in the iron ore price is a stark reminder of how fast-changing market conditions require fiscal prudence, by governments, businesses and individuals.

An effective lobbyist’s true value is in making sure what’s being proposed can be achieved.

Are your calls not being returned?

A good conference can be worth its weight in gold.

The problem with sugar as an energy source is that its effects are short-lived and often followed by feeling lethargic, and while it is an odd comparison it is interesting to think about how sugar

Former premier Richard Court has thrown down the gauntlet to a future coalition federal government on the issue of industrial relations.

Some innovative thinking will be needed to alleviate the likely problems Perth will face as it grows.

Successful shale gas tests will have profound implications for Australia’s energy sector.

The long-awaited Strategic Energy Initiative has some positives but more is needed.

Labor seems determined to introduce greater media regulation, but it wouldn’t last long if the coalition comes to power in 2013.

After a couple of Skype interviews I discovered that, although the US and Poland are about 7,000 km apart, our sales needs are the same.

Even optimistic leaders can be daunted by today's challenges.

After Usain Bolt won the 100 metre title at the Olympics this month there was a lot of interesting analysis about how humans had become progressively faster in the past century.

Commonwealth-state funding arrangements could become an even bigger issue if the coalition wins government next year.

The nation’s farming sector needs to be jolted into the 21st century.

The stock market is throwing up some interesting valuations of late, with excessive discounts on some top companies.

After reading my local newspaper on the weekend, I was dismayed by the state of local government in Perth.

A free press is a cornerstone of all true democracies, which is why the proposed News Media Council is a backward step.

It's no surprise the late Steve Jobs' favourite music was written and performed by Bob Dylan and The Beatles.