Special Reports

Widespread government reviews are causing a headache for Western Australia’s major universities, but higher promotional funding and a lift in the state’s share of new international students are encouraging signs.

This edition highlights how Western Australia is powering the world into the future, with gas, lithium, hydrogen, and advancements in use of small power networks all part of the state’s strengths.

Our annual Construction review looks at how building companies are coping with the sector’s sharp downturn. We rank the top construction companies and analyse the ‘security of payment’ issue.

Some of Perth’s most affluent families have increased their philanthropic activity. We rank the state's largest philanthropic foundations and charities, and talk to Kerry Harmanis, George Jones, Jim Litis and others about their giving.

Law firms adapt to opportunity

CBH Group and Seafarms Group are working on major investments to create scale and efficiency, while smaller agribusinesses are cooperating to access new markets with niche products. In the south west, about $100 million of timber projects are under consideration.

Looming federal election the key factor

Our new lift out series highlighting the best of WA and our place in the world.

The challenges of digital transformation and cyber security for SMEs.