Opinion

Having strongly held beliefs is one thing, but preparedness to pay extra for them is at the heart of the debate over WA’s critical resources.

The ute tax proposed by the federal government needs to be equitable.

Late Banjima elder Maitland Parker’s last fight was to see his Ngurra cleared of the toxic legacy Lang Hancock, CSR and others left behind.

Australian wealth is reliant on China’s continued demand for the commodity.

Access to meaningful work is crucial to individuals’ full and equal participation in society.

New Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson and her team have plenty of work if they are to get Qantas back to its heydays.

Evidence of commitment to the new defence development strategy will come in the May budget.

As we pile more and more responsibilities on business, the economic impact is increasingly noticeable.

A combination of strategies will likely be necessary to achieve the ambitious climate goals set for 2050.

Legislation can only be effective if it is backed up by action on the ground, and the aged care sector is struggling to deliver.

Last month’s Singapore Air Show provided a strong case for the efforts of Team Defence Australia.

The public reporting of employer-level gender pay gaps by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency heralds a new era of transparency in the relative pay of women and men in Australia.

Those who cannot be trusted to use a taxpayer safety net responsibly should have their income managed. The way the card worked, however, was not the answer

Most people would say that WA’s volunteers are priceless, but they are actually worth a fortune. $64 billion a year, in fact.

It’s important to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place before signing up for this top-10 mortgage lender.

There’s plenty to look forward to this year as the sports landscape embraces youth, inclusivity and the environment.

The past offers a good guide as to whether governments should interfere in resources development.

The MV Bahijah saga has highlighted vulnerabilities in Australia’s live export operations.

The development of AI is expected to supercharge what’s known as ‘retail media’, which is already changing the marketing landscape.

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed the significant role the state’s resources sector plays in supporting Australia’s economic activity.

Democracies need to assert their ideological position more aggressively amid rising autocratic behaviours worldwide.

Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson is hopeful a new $11 million child vaccine program targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) will ease the strain on the Perth Children’s Hospital.

Massive investment would be needed to grow a meat processing industry capable of replacing live export in WA.

The five-yearly Census provides an important snapshot of the nation.

Changes to EU farm guidelines will have an impact on Australian grain and oilseed producers.

The Armadale line closure has given a glimpse into how good public transport can be when it is done right.

The romance of the rails has stood the test of time, and in the Indian Pacific and The Ghan, we have two beauties.

The new Aged Care Act is a welcome departure from its predecessor but lacks detail.

A recent survey by the University of Melbourne has provided insight into why prospective tertiary students are giving uni a miss.

A clear line of command and responsibility at government level is required for Australia to achieve its AUKUS objectives.

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows annual price inflation of 4.1 per cent nationally to December 2023, and 3.6 per cent for Perth.

Infill means more neighbours, so it pays to make nice.