Opinion

WA businesses are well placed to boost defence tech exports.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss COVID, Diggers & Dealers, MinRes, Perth Casino Royal Commission, house prices, skills shortage, population growth, tourism, apartments and Nicola Forrest.

The decision on a green energy hub in the Pilbara on environmental grounds surprised many, including the project’s proponents.

A sense of unified purpose is needed to protect critical infrastructure.

Despite the ongoing trade dispute, Australia has some inherent advantages in the meat trade with China.

ANALYSIS: The relationship between commissioner Neville Owen and Kerry Stokes has unexpectedly become the big news to emerge from the Perth Casino Royal Commission.

Another day and another bulk ship from Indonesia arriving off WA with a COVID-19 infected crew, as our state’s agriculture industry braces itself for a possible ban on ships from Indonesian ports.

Careful consideration is required before large tracts of outback land are turned over for renewable energy projects.

Politics and sport have long been intertwined, but that shouldn’t sully the contest.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Crown inquiry, INCITE Awards, Ian Cochrane, iron ore, BN30, Sam Walsh, and CBD development.

Many universities still struggle to find the management sweet spot.

A changing geopolitical climate poses challenges for defence, aid and diplomatic funds.

Perth offers plenty of high-quality learning opportunities.

A lack of local content on major projects will hurt WA in the long run.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss South-West developments, the Infrastructure Strategy, Rita Saffioti, Crown Casino, the gold sector and WA's fund managers.

There’s no template when it comes to choosing winners in sustainable energy.

Despite official figures from China, doubts remain over that country’s herd rebuild.

Proposed changes to how football is run in WA could make it even less representative of grassroots clubs.

The pandemic has disrupted all our lives, but it’s not the only force shifting how we do business.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Rio Tinto, the latest labour statistics, the COVID-19 pandemic, Wesfarmers, land supply, a new BHP mine and Perth wins from fly-in-fly-out.

There’s a power play under way over the private provision of ambulance services.

The federal government appears set on shaking up the tertiary sector in the name of differentiation.

If there is a message to be taken from the Supreme Court's recent ruling in favour of the Legislative Council over the CCC, it's that parliament must be responsible for its own affairs.

Scheduling issues with Australia’s next generation of subs poses a regional security risk.

Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie discuss Fortescue Metals Group, Ningaloo, Shark Bay, salt projects, Colliers International, Airport Link court battle, Aboriginal business, corporate finance and regional WA.

Decades of globalisation have damaged Australia’s manufacturing and engineering capabilities beyond repair.

Branding a city like Perth can be tricky, so lessons from the past should be acknowledged.

Growing trade diversity will benefit Australia’s primary producers.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Covid lockdown, house prices, resources strength, job vacancies, federal ministry, Wildcats sale, Mark Barnaba, Julian Wright, and manufacturing expansion.

There’s plenty of price push and pull ahead as energy transition proceeds.

Lasting progress on social issues can only be achieved by leaders who are willing to have honest and tough conversations.

Shadow minister Neil Thomson says the giant AREH hydrogen project's ammonia production should be built in Port Hedland and not near the Eighty Mile Beach wetlands.