Opinion

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.

At least six Labor Party MPs are in contention for promotion to fill Cabinet vacancies if the McGowan Government is returned at the State election in March.

The US-China deal getting in the way of our trade.

Positioning western rock lobster as part of WA's culinary culture could offset some of the downside of the trade dispute with China.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss IGO lithium play, Coleman to retire, Cottesloe apartments, financial planning, Zak Kirkup, the WA rich list, and our special report on family businesses.

Small businesses are generally seen as the engine room for growth, but they're also the engine room for jobs.

WA startups cover a broad range of business sectors, from small players to multi-milliondollar operations.

Predominantly a Chinese phenomenon, Singles Day is breaking sales records and heading here.

Few of us consider the privileges we enjoy as Australians and the cost to others of maintaining them.

Australia must look to Japan and Indonesia in order to manage its relationship with China, writes Ross Taylor.

The Liberal Party WA should look to Canada if it wants to rebuild its standing, writes Mannkal Economic Education Foundation executive director Andrew Pickford.

Domestic consumption is down, but the outlook for beef and sheepmeat producers offshore is bright.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss iron ore prices, Rise awards, Inpex, WeWork, Dean Nalder, and residential property strength.

The global economy could be enjoying a burst of strong expansion within six months.

The state Liberals' new leader is an unknown quantity to many voters, but he has youth on his side.

The debate over the use of mobile phones in WA schools continues, 12 months after a ban was introduced.

Treasure Josh Frydenberg announced a wage subsidy program targeted at young workers as a key plank of the recent federal budget's Economic Recovery Plan.

The federal government's silence on news of BP's plans to close its Kwinana refinery speaks volumes.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Liberal leadership, border dispute, Primero and NRW, Sam Walsh, Nigel Satterley, and our special reports on CEO salaries and WA's biggest employers, focused on jobs of the future.

Business must be good if your company name becomes a verb, as it has with Zoom.

With the extended Christmas shopping hours already announced, there is momentum to push for permanent retail reform.

Organised workplace play can help connect colleagues working from home, improve mental wellbeing, and boost overall happiness.

Australia still has a perception problem with luxury, no matter how wealthy we all are.

China's actions on trade are concerning for Australian primary producers, and require political action.

The Liberals will head into March's state election with the least experienced leadership team in the party's history, in what is shaping as a desperate strategy to save the furniture.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Linda Reynolds' defence policy, Tom O'Leary's critical minerals, Ben Wyatt, Mike Nahan's warning, Mineral Resources, JMG failure, and promoting Perth.

Moves in the US could signal a shift in direction for interest rates.

Former premier Richard Court says Australia's response to the pandemic could pay dividends in Asian trade opportunities.

Managing school curricula is an ongoing challenge.

Many employees have embraced the chance to work outside the office environment, and it's a change heading in only one direction.