Opinion

The cultural divide between Australia's west and east is growing.

What Western Australians think of our capital and its place in the world has changed notably in recent years, mainly in the positive.

When China enforced a hefty tariff of 73.6 per cent, it was a real kick in the guts that left little time for Australian producers to change seeding plans.

If a flow state can help athletes, maybe achieving it through play can help in the workplace.

WA dominates several economic matrices, but not household disposable income.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss unemployment figures, the future of energy, Aboriginal Heritage, WA tech at the G7, medical innovation, the Queen's honours and the UK trade deal.

The allegations against Christian Porter have done damage to his political aspirations.

Why do a university degree over three years when it can be finished in two?

A recent meeting in Perth featured heavy hitters from defence, politics and industry.

Western Australia continues to lead the nation in its economic recovery, according to the latest quarterly national accounts data from the ABS.

WA has many advantages in terms of hosting a thriving medical research and innovation ecosystem.

WA is under-resourced in military personnel and hardware capability.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Perth's liveability ranking, Austal's court battle with ASIC, Michaelia Cash, the latest on Pindan, Pacific Energy, borders and trade, and infrastructure.

Founders and investors want the same outcome: success.

Hydrogen has plenty of boosters but some of the downsides are being glossed over.

Talk about the need for cultural change within organisations must be backed by action.

Strong revenue is masking rising costs in WA, and the associated inflationary pressure.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss WA's economic strength, Ben Wyatt's new roles, the Pindan saga, house prices and why WA is underperforming, Mineral Resources and Clough.

WA may have to defend its position on GST redistribution, again.

The Great Australian dream of homeownership is changing explains Catherine Lezer, president of the Strata Community Association WA.

The return of the mullet opens up a conversation about schools' role and personal freedoms.

In the final piece of his three-part series on the proposed film studio for Fremantle, Mark Naglazas asks what the arrival of big-budget productions would mean for the local industry.

Defence West is considering a major dry dock infrastructure project for WA.

In this week's podcast, Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Pindan, Covid response, workplace death, Geraldton supercomputer, HBF acquisition, driver shortage, WA philanthropy, and indigenous bu

Vaccines are one tool in the fight against COVID-19, quarantine is another.

Western Australia Furniture Manufacturer's Association president Michael D'Andrea takes a deep dive into what Australian-made products should represent.

WA's wine sector provides quality produce and a rich business tapestry for business reporters.

Soft diplomacy with Indonesia has become a key focus for China, at a time when its relations with Australia deteriorates further, writes Ross Taylor.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Pindan Group, falling unemployment, Rottnest Lodge plans, the sale of two WA contractors, Jimmy Wilson, David Singleton and tech awards.

Many young investors are wading into dangerous territory.

Sport could play a role in hastening moves towards hitting broader gender equality targets.

Trust and communication are vital for business tie-ups with universities to succeed.