Special Reports

After a rocky start to the year, confidence in WA's gold sector is driving economic activity, with investment and exploration up.

With the national economy in recession, upkeep and repairs on Collins class submarines could play a key role in WA's recovery.

There's unprecedented investment in Australia's defence industry manufacturers as the government embarks on the most significant armed build-up in a generation.

Almost half of revenue reported by WA's top 20 public resources companies can be attributed to iron ore miners amid an industry boom.

It will take a mix of planning, marketing and property redevelopment initiatives to resuscitate Perth's ailing CBD retail market.

Certain pockets of the retail market have proved their value during the pandemic, and investors are taking notice.

The pandemic has accelerated existing issues and trends facing the retail property sector.

Hydrogen, batteries, and standalone power systems are a major focus for WA's regions.

A flurry of renewable projects has connected to the grid in recent months, although the pace of development could slow.

Border closures are having a magnified impact on some WA businesses, with calls for a clear strategy on reopening and possible compensation.

Many small businesses are optimistic after the challenges of recent months, citing the state's border bubble as a contributing factor.

Regional arts organisations are able to produce work that brings their communities together, without the budgets and resources of companies in the city.

The pandemic has highlighted the plight of the arts sector but will the support continue?

Australia's financial planning sector is grappling with major regulatory changes.

Perth-based fund managers beat the market last financial year but are divided on future investment strategies.

Buying BGC was the most significant acquisition in a series by NRW Holdings, which was intended to extend its position in the market.

Moves to sharpen procurement will speed up delivery of infrastructure, with more than $2 billion of road and rail work soon to be contracted.

A flood of money for goldminers has defined WA's corporate finance market this year, with Canaccord Genuity and Macquarie Capital leading the charge.

Mining companies and Aboriginal groups face a very different future after the Juukan Gorge controversy and planned legislative changes.

An emerging pipeline of apartment developments could shape a new look for Perth's western suburbs, but ongoing community consultation will be needed.

Developers are pushing ahead with plans for new projects, hoping recent government initiatives aimed at stimulating the sector will help cushion any further COVID and economic blows.

Marketing of food and beverage products into Asia can be challenging, no matter how long a business has been operating.

A new trade deal with Indonesia is creating opportunities for industries as diverse as farming and cybersecurity.

India could be the world's next great growth story, and Australia is acting to strengthen its relationship with the country of more than 1.3 billion people.

Free to read: With WA's exports to China approaching $100 billion annually, business leaders are considering how the state might create alternative opportunities in a volatile environment. Plus, click through for our podcast with Asian Engagement Minister Peter Tinley.

During the peak of COVID-19, many Local Governments were struggling to find a solution to efficiently communicate the ever-changing information relating to the pandemic.

New products, cheaper bottles and a push to buy local are on the cards for craft distillers, despite the disruption caused by COVID-19.

While COVID-19 affected on-premises sales at craft breweries, it reinforced the emerging ‘buy-local' trend and fast-tracked efforts to grow sales.

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

Perth law firms say flexible working arrangements will be more common after their experience of the past two months.

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.

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