Opinion

Scott Morrison wanted a six-week election campaign believing it could expose any of Anthony Albanese's shortfalls. One day was enough.

OPINION: This is just the start of our comeback and the decisions we make now will determine its strength and durability, City of Perth councillor Brent Fleeton says.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Iluka's refinery deal, BGC for sale, Clough sues Rio Tinto, Roger Cook, mining taxes, Sheffield sold, the business of sport and agribusiness.

The war in Ukraine is likely to lift emissions in the short term, but may accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.

From major contributor to non-starter, the Hopman Cup’s slide down the rankings has been dramatic.

Flaunting our strengths is how we attract visitors and investors.

This year’s Chinese crop is the worst in history.

WA businesses could find themselves in a bind, depending on what China does next about Ukraine.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the federal budget, GST boost, house prices, Main Roads, Northern Endeavour, Gary Dempsey, John Poynton and charity fundraisers.

Scott Morrison wants to appear all chummy with WA’s popular premier in the hope voters here will forget some of his previous barbs.

An MBA doesn’t come with any guarantees, but those who complete one see plenty of career upside.

The handing down of the federal budget means most of the Morrison government’s cards are now on the table ahead of the May election.

This first article of a two-part series examines the different perspectives of both sides of the conflict in Ukraine, and how NATO’s charter may have hamstrung the alliance.

Price increases are an inescapable topic of conversation lately.

The pandemic is weighing heavily on those tasked with caring for vulnerable older Australians.

ANALYSIS: The royal commission had very few surprises, other than its failure to draw clear conclusions on some of the key issues or the top people who ran the casino.

Believe it or not, the conditions for diversification are here.

Australian trade with Russia is comparatively small, but sanctions’ effect on supply chains elsewhere could be felt here.

Mark Beyer’s recent opinion piece ‘Is this prudent use of taxpayers’ money?’ asks a critical question about the relationship between the public and private sector economies.

A swing away from technology investments to the opportunities in natural resources could be good news for WA.

Civilised safeguards against tyranny in Europe are proving ineffective in light of Russia’s nuclear threats.

ANALYSIS: The $243 million critical minerals package announced today adds to a seemingly neverending flow of federal government grants and cheap loans for commercial projects.

WA’s largest university is well placed to benefit from a federal commercialisation program.

Defence industry ‘primes’ have different models to develop a strong and capable ecosystem.

The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre’s new ‘Behind the Line’ report provides the latest examination of poverty and disadvantage in Australia and offers evidence that rising housing costs are pushing many families into serious financial hardship.

High prices and global uncertainty typically focus governments’ attention on energy security.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the McGowan v Clive Palmer defamation case, Forrest poaching, office vacancies, economic outlook, Andrew Roberts, Nathan McMahon, project approvals, land developers and junior miners.

Although small by global standards, there’s upside emerging for WA potash producers.

New residential developments in a holiday favourite are seeking the best of both worlds.

Too rapid a shift to EVs will affect ethanol production, and the farmers who grow grain to produce the fuel.

Collaboration across all sectors and levels of government is needed to solve the crisis in aged care.

The state government has some big decisions to make on the future of coal.