Opinion

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Crown Resorts turmoil, infrastructure failings, Nedlands high-rise, council reform, election update, Bob Williams, Fabian Ross, Amanda Cox and Sam Gannon and our special report on ports and infrastructure.

A poor election result last time out and an untested new leader make the looming state poll a big test for the Liberals.

Among the many problems with Australia’s working visa system is the effect it has on seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands.

VR and AR technologies are gradually proving their value across business sectors.

Zak Kirkup has finally produced a policy to jolt the electorate, writes Peter Kennedy.

The emotional benefits of play came to the fore during lockdown.

Ahead of its time or white elephant? Time might ultimately determine which is true for the Ord River Dam.

Finance professor Ray Da Silva Rosa writes the most surprising aspect of GameStop is how many commentators reported it as a development that threatens the foundations of capitalism.

One of the many challenges facing Australian farmers is the perception among some that the sector receives hefty subsidies.

The local property sector could be the beneficiary of financial stimulus measures in China and the US.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss COVID impact, testing innovation, 10 WA startups to watch in 2021, election campaign to resume, Perth house prices and major construction contracts.

Mark McGowan will need more than high iron ore prices, federal sugar-hits and COVID-stimulus packages if he wins re-election in March, writes Josh Adamson.

An increase in many tertiary course fees is rekindling discussion over the comparative value of on-the-job learning and uni education.

Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer explores build-to-rent apartments as one solution to the state's pressing residential rental shortage.

The government must do a lot more to protect us from increasingly hostile cyber attacks.

Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie discuss election costings, Rio Tinto’s new leadership, inflation, WA’s biggest private companies, craft brewing, indigenous business pioneer Daniel Tucker and Gamestop.

After a bumpy 2020, Australian meat producers and exporters face headwinds in 2021.

Western Australia is in better economic shape than any other state as we bid a relieved farewell to 2020 and look forward to 2021.

In this week’s podcast, Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie discuss another big gas project for WA, some positive economic data, the debate over homelessness, Metronet, The Agency, and the future of interest rates.

A sharp jump in the uptake of electric vehicles, particularly Tesla models, puts the state in the box seat again as a raw metals supplier.

The contenders have had to readjust their traditional campaigning approach because of the sharp rise in early voting.

This generation is expected to not only be the longest-living cohort but also the wealthiest and the most technology infused.

The report into alleged war crimes raises a series of corrective action recommendations all businesses should consider.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Andrew Forrest and Minderoo, Strike Energy, Hilton reopening, Kwinana evolves, deals and dealmakers for 2020, the challenging world of aged care, and Perth's biggest house sales.

In this week’s podcast, Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie discuss US politics and the impact on markets, tough new COVID restrictions, the residential property recovery, WA gas projects, and commercial property developments.

Having overcome a range of her own personal challenges, Renée Gardiner is taking her holistic approach to mental health care to the corporate sector.

We need to rethink our labour model if we are going to adapt to a changing world.

There are sensible options for reining-in the global tech giants, but the federal government has botched its first foray.

In this week’s podcast, Mark Pownall, Katie McDonald, and Sean Cowan discuss new quarantine restrictions, new Rio chief, WA dry dock, Andrew Hastie, Crown inquiry, Midland Brick, Perron Group, Curtin development, new Albany hotel, Barry Patterson, BP Kwinana, Liberals WA, and a wrap up on the year gone by.

The construction industry in Western Australia is booming.

It took some intense lobbying from WA’s political leaders to break down the embargo on iron ore exports.

The pandemic has increased the usual tensions of year 12, and that’s before leavers settle on a tertiary course and institution.