Opinion

OPINION: Minerva Foods' handling of the closure of both of its WA abattoirs has left communities in the dark, shareholders none-the-wiser, and an industry with major headaches.

OPINION: US tariffs on its neighbours could create opportunities for Australian produce amid likely market distruption.

OPINION: Chris Ellison’s mea culpa may not protect him from future criticism or prosecution, but it seems investors still have faith in Mineral Resources.

Universities’ $750 million spend on consultancies and professional services last year has raised questions.

OPINION: A recent gala dinner celebrated the defence sector’s significant and ongoing contributions to WA.

WA continues to outperform other key economic metrics despite its lagging GSP growth.

OPINION: A second Trump presidency will increase volatility, but WA may find itself largely unaffected.

OPINION: There is a curious absence of local voices presenting at this week’s federal inquiry into nuclear power generation public hearings.

OPINION: Time is precious, and finite, so stop trying to control everything and enjoy yourself.

OPINION: Simple action could have prevented a multi-million dollar supplier fraud.

ANALYSIS: Isn't the failure of big media just an example of the lifecycle of a business; you make money only until a competitor comes along with a better product and puts you out of business... or you adapt?

OPINION: The lack of new wind energy supplies is a glaring hole in WA’s energy mix.

OPINION: The consequences of the state government’s failure to fix Aboriginal heritage laws are becoming clear.

OPINION: Companies will invest in robotic technology if the value proposition is described in the right way.

OPINION: Annual conference and awards event celebrates diversity and inclusion in the tech sector.

OPINION: One of the problems with populism is that it invokes a kneejerk response, often in the form of bad policy.

OPINION: Dramatic changes to US positions on trade and agriculture could have widespread consequences.

OPINION: The independent RBA board is on a collision course with the government over interest rates ahead of the 2025 election.

OPINION: Universities shouldn’t abandon AI but instead establish guidelines that encourage its ethical use and foster real learning.

OPINION: In a second Trump presidency, Australia will need to balance its economic and strategic ties to the US and its trade relationship with China.

Startups are vital to a thriving economy: they fuel employment, drive economic growth and serve as a major source of new products and services.

OPINION: There’s life after business but ensuring you can enjoy it to its fullest depends on how well you embrace the opportunities.

Readers who feel they’re seeing ‘Keep the Sheep’ stickers and campaigners everywhere aren’t mistaken: they really are everywhere.

The superannuation sector has been rocked by another case of poorly managed member funds and a lack of accountability.

OPINION: Pitching a startup is no laughing matter, unless it is.

ANALYSIS: A bogus poll shouldn't cause the kind of turmoil in WA politics today. But it did, and it has once again raised questions about the Liberal Party's fitness to hold office.

OPINION: Every conversation seems to be about how things cost more, but not about why they do.

OPINION: A move away from Merino sheep is reshaping farming practices and economic outlooks in the sector.

OPINION: AI’s intrusion into our lives may increasingly include the weekly shop, if dynamic (or surge) pricing takes hold.

REVIEW: Hong Kong-based carrier to offer an improved level of comfort on flights from Perth.

OPINION: Disappointing results for Australian universities in the latest global rankings come at a challenging time.

OPINION: Today marks three months since Frontier Energy announced Mark McGowan as its new chair but we still don’t know when he will take up the role, if at all.