Opinion

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Westfield Booragoon expansion, local deals, local busts, Tim Goyder, Megan Wynne, Perth Festival, accountants and hydrogen.

Crises cause strikes as much as strikes cause crises, adding to social and economic costs.

WA business will be heartened to hear that WA premier Mark McGowan will in early 2022 head-off to Asia with the objective to restore WA's status as a trustworthy and quality trading partner.

The energy price crunch has driven fertiliser prices skywards but they were higher in 1974.

An NDIS model aimed at sourcing homes from private investors for specialist housing needs a ‘holistic’ approach focused on care, services and choice.

WA stands to lose from the fallout in trade and it may be wise for businesses to plan for the worst.

John Langoulant has sought counsel widely, including with Kim Beazley, ahead of taking up his key post in London.

Future defence industry projects vital to establish workflow for WA shipbuilders.

Historically, tie-ups of WA’s public universities have stalled but they should be on the table today.

The global demand for lithium is set to more than double from 305,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in 2020 to 724,000t in 2023.

Will nations do the heavy lifting at COP26 and embrace stronger shorter-term benchmarks to tackle emissions?

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Crown, VGW profit, Woodside hydrogen, Pindan, APM, recycling sector, and who are our biggest exporters.

WA producers poised to ride a lift in export volumes of refined chemicals, but it won’t all be smooth sailing.

Is it possible to compare companies in different stages of their development?

A rapidly ageing population requires a response that looks beyond notions of vulnerability and consumer protection.

The key export industry claims it has made gains in animal welfare practices and wants some of the restrictions eased or lifted.

The point about energy, old or new, is that the state has it, and the world wants it.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss vaccine mandates, potash projects, big WA IPOs, charity fundraisers, Perron Group, Busselton Underwater Observatory and Ascot Capital.

The Morrison government will be keenly watching the new NSW premier’s bold move to open the nation’s biggest economy.

Universities must improve the student experience if virtual learning is to cement its place in higher education.

WA has the all-round capability and potential to look beyond losing out on big submarine contracts.

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.

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

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

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.