Opinion

A lack of vision from Perth planners of decades past has hamstrung efforts to get the most out of Perth’s rail system.

Bell Group has been in the news recently, which is an apt reminder of the downside of debt, considering the state of play in the resources sector.

Does stable remuneration at the top of the field indicate the depth of our economic trough has been reached?

This week we discuss shopping centre expansion, the new landscape for city office tenants, iron ore prices  and our major CEO salary review.

The inclusion of the family home in means testing for the age pension would be one of a number of ways to pare back a recent expansion of middle and upper class welfare, according to two recent reports.

The mid-December budget review will set the tone for state government spending cuts before the 2017 election.

At first glance there does not seem to be much connecting Gina Rinehart with Clive Palmer, but a closer look reveals a common thread … made of steel.

Western Australia has experienced a complete recovery in confidence following a year of damper sentiment, given strong optimism on household spending and long term economic conditions (up 32.2 per cent and 15.7 per cent respectively).

Colin Barnett’s premiership will be judged on the capacity to pay down the debt accumulated on his watch.

A more rigorous approach to hiring the right kind of staff can pay dividends for your business and employees.

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword drummed up by the new regime in Canberra.

A US court ruling concerning the controversial Simandou iron ore project in West Africa is a worry for Rio Tinto, but not WA.

Families that retain multi-generational wealth have a role in any economy as valuable as emerging entrepreneurs.

This week we discuss Hancock prospecting, Michael Chaney, recent developments in the Pilbara and Kwinana and look at Western Australian business dynasties including one property company that has marked 120 years.

When it comes to branding your business, it pays to find ways you can stand out from the competition.

The premier may be lining up for a second dig at local government reform.

It is one of the most overused quotes of all time, but if you look at the old and the new of Western Australia’s mining industry it is impossible to avoid thinking about the first words in Charles Dickens’ novel, A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”.

This week REIWA members reported a marginal increase in the weekly sales to record 637 sales from 632 sales last week.

The Barnett years will be remembered for many things, but economic responsibility is not among them.

Australia has a way to go if it is to match the prime minister’s rhetoric on technology and innovation.

Australia’s defence capability acquisition projects have a poor historical record in terms of cost and schedule, largely due to Canberra’s failure to acknowledge and support reliable industry performance.

We have to focus on liveability and flexibility in order to broaden our economy.

Iron ore producers, and the WA economy, need to prepare for more sluggish demand from China if the findings of a major investment bank are accurate.

Dialling back the ability for small bars to open will undermine the gains made by this very sensible law.

The Liberals’ alliance with the Nationals is increasingly fraying at the edges, as the junior partner asserts its will.

If news from the science and banking communities proves to be as promising as it sounds, a new business opportunity is brewing that promises to be as disruptive and profitable as the early years of mobile phones – while also derailing a century-old government service.

Many small business owners find the time taken to submit their BAS significantly detracts from their ability to perform their principal role – running the business.

With a large Muslim population of its own, Vladimir Putin is hoping to counter the threat posed by Islamic terrorists before unrest begins inside Russia, while also propping up the Syrian regime.

A sales mission statement is your affirmation, philosophy, and purpose … your personal challenge and what you seek to do each time you try for a sale

Whether or not the Wellard IPO is successful, it demonstrates there is more to WA than just resources.

Expect fireworks at the Australian leg of BHP Billiton’s annual meeting process, to be held in Perth this week.

Many employers are retaining boom-time workplace health practices, but cost cutting does have its price.