Opinion

The state government is to be commended for preparing an energy strategy but the hard work lies ahead.

Eric Ripper may not know it, but he has an opportunity to make a profound, long-lasting impact on the national political scene.

The government is hoping to hose down expectations that the state is awash with money.

Asset correlation has already produced some unintended consequences – and there will be more.

WA should hasten down the path taken by New Zealand and free-up its taxi industry.

"Oh please, hit me again!" That's what management at the ANZ Bank ought to be saying after a conservation movement attack yesterday backfired to the tune of a $908 million profit for the bank's owners.

Andrew Forrest’s recent conviction has triggered debate over the concept of an informed market; there are plenty of other steps that would help to meet that goal.

Subtle moves by the Liberals may signal some insecurity about the alliance with the Brendon Grylls-led Nationals.

Despite the Commonwealth’s recent GST concessions to WA, the federal government won’t be expecting much thanks.

A gas project at Dongara could have a major effect on WA’s energy sector.

What are the risks and opportunities for business as Australia moves towards a low carbon economy?

2011 could be a pivotal year for Australia’s ageing workforce.

If Pankaj and Radhika Oswal have set out to deliberately infuriate most Australians then they are doing a damned fine job, though it seems more likely that what we're watching is a carefully planned public relations campaign.

WA is a world leader in mining engineering; we should aim for the same ranking in LNG engineering.

A political insider’s view of the machinations behind the ousting of Kevin Rudd tickled State Scene’s fancy recently.

The state government is overseeing a massive capital works program, but questions remain over Oakajee.

WA property prices won’t be in the doldrums for too long.

Social media is booming, but the benefits need to be weighed up with the legal risks.

While quick to make a headline, Paul Howes could learn a thing or two about management from Rio Tinto.

The post-GFC financial services world has forced Westscheme’s hand.

As the debate over local content on big projects heats up, we need to ask where WA’s competitive edge is and what the government can contribute.

Ministers should stop kowtowing to power-hungry premiers and prime ministers.

The lack of orders for local fabrication workshops is starting to become a political problem for the government.

Australia’s financial ‘centres’ might need to take a tip or two from Perth about how to make it as a branch office.

The mining sector has been blamed for Australia’s falling productivity but the problem is much wider.

Under the leadership of Brendon Grylls the Nationals are increasingly confident about their future role in state politics.

The figures might look good for Gina Rinehart now, but there’s plenty of upside.

Nationals WA leader Brendon Grylls’ recent spat with Labor over FOI has raised plenty of concerns over the legislation and what is the ‘public interest’.

Getting rich is tougher than most people think.

Recent controversy over a successful technology company highlights the need for a coherent industry policy in WA.

There’s a mountain to climb if political correctness is to be overcome.

Dairy farmers are getting battered by the retail giants, yet consumers are complaining the loudest.