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Appointments 14 Feb 2025

Appointments February 14, 2025

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Catherine Elliott, John Poynton, Marion Fulker, Julie Drago, Ross McEwan and Noel Quinn.

Opinion 15 Mar 2024

Money lending takes personal turn

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

Opinion 01 Mar 2024

Data points provide signposts

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

Opinion 16 Feb 2024

Harmony in density a manners matter

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

Opinion 02 Feb 2024

Good men can make a difference

Men who commit acts of violence against women must be held to account.

Opinion 15 Dec 2023

Melbourne plays to its strengths

A recent visit to Australia's cultural capital shows Melbourne has emerged from lockdowns with renewed passion.

Opinion 01 Dec 2023

Postcode no protection from abuse

Violence against women from a partner or ex-partner remains a prominent issue despite growing awareness.

Opinion 17 Nov 2023

Open network critical to success

As Robin S Sharma says, the business of business is relationships, and there are plenty of opportunities to connect if you know how.

Opinion 03 Nov 2023

Voice in the wilderness after decisive ‘no’

The result of the Voice referendum was a lost opportunity to be a more inclusive nation.

Opinion 20 Oct 2023

Giving your time for the benefit of others

Mentoring plays an important role in life and business and has become a popular professional development tool.

Opinion 06 Oct 2023

On the epitaph … it’s about perception

Some companies get caught in the chasm of how they are perceived and how they see themselves.

Opinion 08 Sep 2023

Still making case for recognition in 2023

A loss of visibility for working women is one thing, never having it in the first place is another.

Opinion 25 Aug 2023

Whistleblowers deserve to be heard

Those who suffer discrimination in the workplace should feel confident they will be supported when speaking up.

Opinion 11 Aug 2023

Science, conservation key for Perth Zoo

An ambitious master plan is under way to guide Perth Zoo's transformation ahead of its 125th birthday.

Opinion 28 Jul 2023

Build it and they will come

An old industrial Scottish town's transformation into a tourism winner points the way for Perth.

Opinion 14 Jul 2023

Join the Qs for better business

Balancing executives' EQ and IQ will become a priority in an era of growing public accountability.

Opinion 30 Jun 2023

Latte line not all hot air and froth

Many modern cities are simply too big for ‘world's best' rankings to be reflective of the true picture.

Opinion 16 Jun 2023

Truth-tellers need invested audience

Perhaps agreement on the distinction between reconciliation and truth-telling is at the heart of the issue between white and black Australia.

Opinion 02 Jun 2023

Political plays marked by shades of grey

Analysis of last year's federal poll shows parties and their campaigners have a significant challenge ahead to establish broad appeal.

Opinion 19 May 2023

Laying down a 100-day marker

Moving into semi-retirement is a big step, so it helps to have a plan.

Opinion 05 May 2023

Flexibility, facilities and a fair go

Structural and cultural issues need addressing to provide better balance.

Opinion 21 Apr 2023

Human skills a privilege in AI era

Technology could alter perceptions of what or who is considered ‘elite'.

Opinion 12 Apr 2023

Density not such a dirty word

DEVELOPMENT in existing suburbs, a practice known as infill, is an issue the Perth region has long grappled with.

Opinion 24 Mar 2023

Progress must embrace history, heritage

Port city transitions are decades in the making.

Opinion 03 Mar 2023

Art enhances the cultural connection

WA's arts sector has a solid foundation to build on in terms of a new federal policy.

Opinion 17 Feb 2023

Leaders face falling behind

In a post-COVID world, the workplaces of choice will be those that are flexible and fair, equitable and empowering.

Opinion 03 Feb 2023

Listen as disempowered find their voice

Australia Day needs to celebrate the entirety of our story.

Appointments 03 Feb 2023

Our weekly appointments wrap includes John Stanning, Paul Ryan, Ashley Muirhead, Simon Atkinson, Chris Woodall, David Schummer, Kim Beazley, Deidre Wilmott, Richard Court, Rebecca Tomkinson, Lynn Kuok, Andrew Eddowes, Linnet Solomons, Emma Woolaston, Alex Petrovski, James Hambly and Paula Rogers.