Opinion

Opinion: Wesfarmers will be a much smaller business after the Coles spin-off is done.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Coles spinoff plan, tourism challenge, waste to energy, remembering Warwick Kent and Mal Bryce, and our ICT feature focuses on where to for GovNext and cybersecurity.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss 40under40, international student market, road infrastructure, rich list, US steel and aluminium tariffs, Yagan Square, rugby union, and our special report on oil and gas.

Opinion: The opposition leader has broken publicly with many of his colleagues to question the ongoing sustainability of the Royalties for Regions program.

Big-ticket economic changes can only succeed if supported by broader systemic developments.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Katie McDonald discuss City of Perth, Cosco, Marketforce, Rio Tinto, Mangles Bay Marina and planning reform, and residential agents.

If your business hasn’t already gone mobile, chances are your customers are thinking of making a move.

A couple of good years for Kerry Stokes and his Seven Group could be an indicator of the WA economy’s return to health.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Langoulant review, government CIO, apartment developers, private business including Morrison, Hancock and D’Orsogna.

Little things are important in government; they can be done easily, broadened if successful and quietly shelved if they fail.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss McGowan’s first year, Perth Modern School, Scarborough LNG, cryptocurrency and blockchain, Pilbara Minerals and junior mining.

The more prepared you are for a knockback, the better the chances it won’t derail the sale.

If WA’s wine industry isn’t exactly booming today, it could be a different story soon.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss market volatility, Cooper & Oxley, Bunnings, infrastructure WA, Ron Sayers, Kelvin Ryan, and musical chairs in Perth’s law firms.

Although now far from the political spotlight, Colin Barnett has warned of significant upheaval if the GST mess isn’t sorted out.

This year’s Australia Day honour’s list includes a name familiar to many in WA, but the timing seems odd.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss house prices – up or down? CBD office vacancies, residential building volatility, AWE bidding war, Quintis update, mining robots, Adventure World and ports and transport.

Ultimately, the choice between spending time or investing time is yours, and whichever you choose will have a bearing on how well you sell.

The rise of robo investment advice will prompt those with long memories to recall what happened last time computer algorithms were used to manage investments.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall, Matt Mckenzie, and Katie McDonald discuss the Quintis collapse, Wheatstone’s environmental conditions, Doric’s Chinese joint venture, wage gap battle, Fringe festival and land developers.

Mark McGowan will hope to bask in the warm afterglow of ongoing public approval of the new stadium at Burswood.

The Quintis story is another example of the failure of tax-driven plantation schemes to deliver for investors.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Australian dollar and commodities, blockchain technology, contract wins and deals, Imdex's expansion, and franchising.

How well you know your customers’ needs will go a long way to determining whether they remain your customers.

The political fallout from China’s increasing assertiveness in the region, and the Communist government’s role in business, will pose threats and challenges for WA.

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the funeral business, St John of God Healthcare, cultural developments, big moves in corporate finance sector and Business News celebrates 25 years.

To a large degree, Labor’s big budget repair plans have stalled, while newcomers on both sides of the aisle find their way around their house on the hill.

Has Perth reached a turning point when it comes to high-rise?

PODCAST: In this Business News podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss MRA and LandCorp merger, a local bitcoin venture, WA property values, cannabis, plus food trucks, fresh food boxes and fine dining.

If you want to know how your service levels stack up against those of your competitors, ask your customers.

Bitcoin may be enjoying a golden run at the moment, but established economists are dismissive of its value.

The state government is facing its first major personnel crisis, and the opposition is keen for a win.