Opinion

In the Committee for Perth and The University of Western Australia’s report, Perth as a globally connected city, there is much data to draw on.

Western Australia is in better economic shape than any other state as it navigates the challenges of the pandemic.

Resources companies are working together to hasten development of lower-emission vehicles and equipment.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss hydrogen handouts, COVID restrictions, unemployment, project pains, South32, Busselton FIFO, Wright Prospecting, Zak Kirkup, residential building and defence.

It is not just startups that innovate to grow.

Perth could stand to reap major benefits from rebuilding its light-rail tram network, writes Andrew Toulalan.

Farmers face navigating complex carbon markets which offer big price differences.

Ageing has a brand problem, and the sector faces a lack of political will for change.

Central banks are expected to dial back the easy money in the next few months, and overextended borrowers are in for a shock.

Unlike some of his peers, the 1980s entrepreneur had some notable positive achievements.

A high level of EQ is a must-have quality for modern university leaders.

It’s hard to overstate the significance of the alliance between Australia, the US and the UK.

Creativity and innovation are increasingly driving competitive advantage in leading economies and organisations globally.

The federal government’s ‘Blueprint for Trade & Investment with Indonesia’ was released late last week by Australia’s trade minister Dan Tehan.

There’s plenty of hope for hydrogen, but the sector needs to avoid playing into hype.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss house prices, mining fatalities, Scarborough tunnel, Joondalup Resort fight, RAC, major resources and new telco players.

WA’s investment environment is yet to truly embrace tech startups.

Gaming’s changing to meet consumer demand as we spend more time at home.

WA’s strong economy make it an outlier nationally, as eyes turn to an upcoming federal election.

Whether bulk commodities or the finest in fresh produce and wine, Perth’s an important hub for our export connections with the world.

Uranium is in focus as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, and investment funds buy yellowcake.

Australia is sleepwalking into an aged care nightmare.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Dexus buying Jandakot, Raleigh Finlayson, Sandfire Resources, Quintis, Dallas Dempster, John Elliott, APM, iron ore and RemSense IPO.

Declining iron ore royalties will ensure the May 2022 state budget is a vastly different document to the latest iteration.

University students are looking for better value for money from their tertiary experience.

Australia's decision to not consult Indonesia on a nuclear submarine deal inked with the US and the UK could sour relations with the country, writes Ross Taylor.

Business and the defence sector are driving action on climate change, despite a lack of political will.

Perth's council must set a goal for the next four years of becoming the safest capital city in Australia, writes Brent Fleeton.

There is a lot of headroom built into WA’s budget finances from 2022 and beyond, writes Alan Duncan.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss submarines, iron ore, Dale Alcock, Canva, KPMG, the WA economy, Busselton, energy and the future of coal.

WA is ideally placed to secure reliable renewable energy from offshore wind farms.

Woodside’s purchase of BHP’s oil assets is close to the biggest deal by a WA company.