Special Reports

Are litigation funders a danger to the Australian economy or an important pillar that improves access to justice?

There has been a significant re-ranking of law firms in Perth over the past year, while the sector is also adapting to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.

At Moore Australia, we understand local government’s unique challenges and opportunities and we want to work with you to help you service your local communities to meet your objectives.

The wine industry is shifting to more sustainable production methods.

Exports, tourist numbers, and cellar door sales have been disrupted in the past few months, putting some WA wineries under pressure.

As students return for term two, some of the state’s private and independent schools are embracing new practices born out of the COVID-19 disruption.

WA’s university sector is concerned with the lack of federal support for international students, warning that choices made now could cause years of damage to the country’s economy and reputation.

Gold producers and explorers are undertaking capital raisings and project expansions amid recent record prices.

Tougher restrictions for securing foreign investment is the latest hurdle for miners seeking to develop projects.

The big iron ore miners are thinking about what’s next in the pipeline after projects such as South Flank and Koodaideri.

Charities relying on donations are facing uncertain times.

Giving increased last financial year, but the economic fallout from COVID-19 will affect the potential for generosity into the future.

SPECIAL REPORT: As markets struggle under the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic, the medtech industry has found itself with an unparalleled, if challenging, opportunity.

SPECIAL REPORT: Despite WA’s history of innovative medical research, the state’s medtech sector continues to grapple with outsider perceptions and its own commercial direction.

SPECIAL REPORT: Improving the potential of WA’s nutrient-depleted soils has been a career-defining passion for John Howieson.

SPECIAL REPORT: Securing workers has become a major concern for food producers across Western Australia, with restrictions on movement and border closures affecting their ability to find temporary staff.

SPECIAL REPORT: The state’s premium fishing operations are scrambling to adapt in an industry that no longer has a clear path to market.

SPECIAL REPORT: Institutional investor interest is continuing to grow in WA’s agricultural sector, unaffected by the global uncertainty of the novel coronavirus crisis.

SPECIAL REPORT: Several big businesses have stepped up to the plate during the current economic shock.

Free to read: WA will be relying on strong export industries to keep its economy afloat, with domestic industries employing a total of 250,000 Western Australians having closed or severely reduced operations due to COVID-19.

SPECIAL REPORT: As more businesses begin to embrace remote working, cyber security companies are warning workers to be aware of the risks they face online.

SPECIAL REPORT: WA ICT service providers have an important role to play as businesses rush to adapt amid the COVID-19 fallout, but there are challenges.

SPECIAL REPORT: Flashpoints over increased density are reaching the urban fringe, with local community groups in outer suburbs resisting change as much as their inner-city counterparts.

SPECIAL REPORT: Resources-related investment is helping Perth’s industrial land sector bounce back from a five-year downturn in investment.

SPECIAL REPORT: WA’s residential land developers are cautiously positive the market is rebounding, but likely economic disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic could press pause on the recovery.

SPECIAL REPORT: Capital for the junior mining sector is drying up amid growing concern the traditional business model for small explorers is broken.

SPECIAL REPORT: The Perth Basin could be in for a transformational year.

SPECIAL REPORT: Decisions are expected on three major oil and gas projects worth $24 billion combined in 2020, with more to follow.

SPECIAL REPORT: The female leaders of four major medical research foundations are using experience from their diverse backgrounds to improve medical research in the state.

SPECIAL REPORT: WA companies are making workplaces more equitable but more change needs to come from those at the top.

A long-term vision to create a world-class destination at Victoria Quay is close to being unveiled.

A more efficient freight network is a key priority for the state government, but upgrading the status quo requires a big spend and some complex solutions.