Opinion

OPINION: The release of a new WA defence strategy dovetails with joint federal-state initiatives.

OPINION: The Liberal Party’s bounce-back at the state election on Saturday was more like a dead cat than a rubber ball.

ANALYSIS: New national business turnover data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics offers some valuable insights into the performance of different industry sectors.

OPINION: Despite having already carved out a global niche, the state’s tech sector deserves more attention and support.

ANALYSIS: A tie-up between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways will offer an additional 28 weekly flights between Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and Doha.

OPINION: For many women, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

OPINION: The opposition has little-to-no chance of winning this month’s state election, and that’s a message that won’t self-destruct in five seconds.

OPINION: The rapid decline of Ningaloo Reef is bad for the environment and bad for business.

OPINION: The arrival of DeepSeek makes clear AI will keep getting better and cheaper, and businesses need to adjust to take advantage.

ANALYSIS: Accounting for variations big and small, these indicators remain essential tools for strategic planning and market analysis.

OPINION: Mark Pownall was surprised by two new venues that enhanced the state's premier tourist destination.

The political class remains slow to act in offering real-world support for the burgeoning technology sector.

OPINION: Handing over the family business is not an event, it’s a process. Getting the right advice is essential.

OPINION: The Trump-infused stampede into cryptocurrencies opens the gate for the next financial crisis.

Cruise ships can be traced to the mid-1800s, but it is only in the past 50 years cruising has taken off as a major leisure option.

OPINION: Health was the core focus of Libby Mettam's speech this morning, as the Liberal leader seeks to capitalise on a strong week in the public eye.

OPINION: The cohort faces many challenges in Australia and has reported a range of concerns over inclusivity, isolation and safety.

OPINION: The latest round of funding for the massive submarine project must be rolled out with a degree of urgency.

OPINION: It’s becoming obvious Australia has an energy problem as it continues a total focus on renewables.

Opinion: Economist Dr Nicholas Blain casts an eye over the state of play for Australian industrial relations, ahead of the 2025 federal election.

OPINION: While much of the talk around green and red tape focuses on big business, it is worth considering what impact it has on the next rung down.

OPINION: Visitors flock to tourist hotspots but spare a thought for the impacts on those communities.

OPINION: The latest poll sounds the alarm for Anthony Albanese, who is increasingly being seen as indecisive.

OPINION: Somewhere between doing nothing and allowing a free-for-all, there is a way to make apartment developments work well.

REVIEW: The legendary Ghan and Indian Pacific trains offer a world-class experience as you take in a vast country.

OPINION: Meanwhile in Australia, be careful of a nuclear debate masquerading as an anti-renewable one.

Farming groups and the federal opposition are fighting to reverse the ban on the trade that has slumped to record lows.

OPINION: The stock exchange is struggling with relevancy and technology against a backdrop of surging global private capital.

OPINION: It was a bad week for the WA National Party, the Liberals went big on health promises and criticism, and Roger Cook was back on the regional campaign trail.

OPINION: The winners in the WA and federal polls must follow through on this major economic and social issue.

REVIEW: Switzerland’s luxurious Glacier Express takes nearly eight hours to wind through spectacular mountains.

OPINION: It will continue to be a political football as long as the main players keep trying to score points.