Opinion

Labor may not be able to snatch Vasse from the conservatives, but it could muddy the waters in the by-election brought about by the departure of Troy Buswell.

Would you wear wearable technology, such as the soon-to-be released Apple Watch?

There may be some disquiet about the performance of the government (and Tony Abbott) in the first year in the coalition party room, but the PM isn’t likely to give ground in the leadership stakes.

Over the last six months the Australian dollar had traded in a very narrow USD0.925 to USD0.945 range.

As the scale of Western Australia’s iron ore exports has increased, so has the impact of any glitches in the system, such as strike action or the weather.

Pacesetters use technology for the competitive advantage, and the results are more profitable business outcomes.

Fear and loathing should never be allowed to override science when it comes to industrial development.

Uranium mining is a challenging business at the best of times, but the current abundance of oil and gas is making life even harder for companies such as Paladin Energy.

This week, Mark Pownall and James Lush discuss Apache Gas, Troy Buswell, Matt Birney, the mining tax, Biotech and the Gold Miners feature.

There’s no doubting the attractions of the Whitsundays, but a bout of bad weather can make for tough going in paradise.

If Scotland votes for independence exactly two weeks from today, expect a revival in another part of the world that has had the occasional secession debate – Western Australia.

Australian politics has never seen anything like the Palmer United Party, a strange concoction of a family company mixed with a fan club.

A second ratings agency downgrade has prompted Colin Barnett to ratchet up the tough talk on the GST.

The boards of some major US and Australian companies have responded to shareholder activism by becoming more active in their pursuit of best practice.

Here's the rock, paper, scissors game of selling: relationship is more powerful than price; relationship is more powerful than delivery; relationship is more powerful than quality; and relationship is more powerful than service.

Reports of a new direction from Brookfield Multiplex may mean the end for one of Perth construction’s longest-running synergies.

The premier and treasurer have some tough choices to make if they’re to salvage the state’s economic fortunes.

The drive into Cairns was a shock to the system, with lush vegetation and hilly terrain making for a pleasant surprise after a month of desert country.

The state coalition alliance partners may revert to the squabbling siblings of old if Nationals members feel their needs are being ignored.

Once the clear leader of Australia’s aviation industry, Qantas has provided a dramatic demonstration of what happens when management ignores the views of its customers.

Despite all the huffing and puffing, little really separates Australia’s two main political parties.

Businesses playing catch-up on social media need to seek advice before rushing into what may seem like a brave new world.

If you don’t pay attention, or are distracted, you’ll miss the biggest opportunities.

Arguments built on pseudo-science and please to emotion will always fall short in the face of facts.

The political standoff in Canberra will put a spotlight on the value of the $A, and the uncompetitive nature of large segments of Australia’s economy.

One of the fun aspects of travel is the unexpected – encountering people, places and activities that were not part of the original plan.

A recent Economic Regulation Authority report would bolster the government’s case for the sale of Synergy –if it were to make one.

Retail investors in Western Australia love their Wesfarmers and Woodside shares. Professional investors are not so sure, and neither is the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glenn Stevens.

The government’s plans for local council amalgamations have met strong opposition from some quarters, but not the big end of town.

A unique and interesting feature of the Perth housing market is the dichotomy of the strength of new dwelling sales and the decline in established market turnover.

For a host of reason beyond their control, and many for which they bear total responsibility, business owners fail to seek help when they’re in trouble.

What would you rather be, a top 1 per cent performer or an also-ran?