Opinion

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.

Farmers have a range of options to help them better manage funds for the bad years.

History is repeating in the state’s nickel industry.

The AFL may be (almost) a national competition, but clubs outside Victoria are still missing out.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the state budget, including iron ore royalties, new infrastructure priorities, debt and tax reform, labour shortages and border restrictions, mining technology, Perdaman, logging and Smiths Beach.

WA Liberals must learn from federal Labor’s experience.

A new learning module can upskill workers and help fill the financial hole left by the absence of international students.

A too-hasty exit from Afghanistan will have long-term implications for not only Afghans, but the nations withdrawing their support.

It’s unlikely the debate over climate change will lead to an honest debate about nuclear energy in Australia.

Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Agworld, apartment projects, Jaxon, COVID-19 developments, Elizabeth Gaines, the Liberal Party of WA review, the university sector and the Perth Zoo.

Perth and its inhabitants would benefit from a more integrated transport network.

Neville Owen’s ties to Kerry Stokes have created more complications for the Crown casino inquiry after Business News unearthed details of a joint venture with Tim Roberts.