Opinion

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss markets' strength, COVID support, land and housing sales, manufacturing stimulus, decommissioning dilemma, Mathias Cormann, and the widening race for Lord Mayor.

The great cities we all want to visit are so much more than just a bunch of amazing points of interest and cultural experiences, according to Sandy Anghie.

A national economy battered by COVID-19 could seek assistance from a strong iron ore sector in WA.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brutally exposed the impact regulatory constraints can have on business and industry.

Bickley Valley is a destination many Perth people would struggle to find on a map but judging by the numbers at its wineries and restaurants last weekend, word is spreading.

With Tourism WA urging locals to “Wander Out Yonder” and take a different kind of holiday, Charles Kobelke writes about his experience exploring WA’s backyard.

The rise of workplace 'cliques' is a worrying trend that can facilitate social exclusion and lead to unethical behaviour.

Perth Mayor candidate Mark Gibson discusses what he thinks will shape a better future for the city.

Since the earliest days of settlement, the relationship between people living in the western third of Australia and those east of the Nullarbor has been a contentious one.

Di Bain discusses the impact on Perth City businesses from thousands of people continuing to work from home post COVID-19.

In this week's podcast Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss the border battle, WA stimulus analysis, McCulloch for mayor, FMG, Julia Gillard, Subi office dilemma, and our special report on infrastructure contractors.

In tough times and good, WA’s top dealmakers are always looking for the next opportunity.

Choosing the right school for your child is among a parent’s most important jobs.

The palace letters have reopened some old wounds about the Whitlam dismissal.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the market update, economic impact, Tattarang, apartment knockback, environmental laws, Griffin Coal, and our special feature on WA's funds management sector.

Gary Martin analyses Premier Mark McGowan's performance during the coronavirus pandemic.

The argument for a return of local manufacturing is being made repeatedly, without any effort to lay the correct groundwork.

The shift by large parts of the workforce to working from home has been one of the few bright points to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Young, tech-savvy traders, and a lot of squeezed retirees, are leading a dangerous charge into exotic and complex investments.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss unemployment, JobTrainer, budget preview, Woodside, Strike Energy, mining strength, Clive Palmer, shopping centre strains, and a look at property developments in Fremantle.

The WA premier is benefitting from a well-received response to the pandemic but faces the real challenge at the state poll in March.

In this podcast Sean Cowan, Matt Mckenzie and Katie McDonald discuss COVID-19 re-emerges, property & construction, Advanced Navigation, WA insolvencies, growth in corporate finance, Cormann, Alcoa, iron ore, and regional development.

Boards are increasingly playing a more meaningful part in influencing the culture at their schools.

The looming new financial year offers opportunities to improve the nation’s position across a range of metrics, particularly given the shifting sands caused by COVID-19. And as WA benefits from good leadership, wouldn't it be great to see one of our best sports executives recognised nationally for her success here.

The state’s iron ore producers could face a long-term threat to their dominance if nascent reserves in West Africa are brought to market.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss residential property, Fini and Lisle, Perdaman, City of Perth, Cormann, the Ord River Irrigation area, and the Business of Local Government.

The WA government has provided millions in taxpayers’ money without appropriate transparency and accountability.

PODCAST: Mark Beyer and Sean Cowan discuss phase four COVID restrictions, aviation and tourism, Deloitte, retail property landlords, housing recovery, planning reform, some positive market news, Canva, and our special report on indigenous business.

School leaders can no longer view social media as an add-on, but rather embrace it as a must-have.

PODCAST: Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss North West Shelf shakeup, Westport development, broker consolidation, DUG Technology IPO, environmental approvals, #Perth, universities, and our special report on apartment developments.

The state government will no doubt take comfort from polling that suggests most Western Australians are happy with closed borders.

PODCAST: Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss market volatility, iron ore outlook, Pilbara issues, indigenous heritage, property stimulus, honoured leaders, our special report on Asian engagement, and our Great for the State feature on value adding.