Opinion

Historically, tie-ups of WA’s public universities have stalled but they should be on the table today.

The global demand for lithium is set to more than double from 305,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in 2020 to 724,000t in 2023.

Will nations do the heavy lifting at COP26 and embrace stronger shorter-term benchmarks to tackle emissions?

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Crown, VGW profit, Woodside hydrogen, Pindan, APM, recycling sector, and who are our biggest exporters.

WA producers poised to ride a lift in export volumes of refined chemicals, but it won’t all be smooth sailing.

Is it possible to compare companies in different stages of their development?

A rapidly ageing population requires a response that looks beyond notions of vulnerability and consumer protection.

The key export industry claims it has made gains in animal welfare practices and wants some of the restrictions eased or lifted.

The point about energy, old or new, is that the state has it, and the world wants it.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss vaccine mandates, potash projects, big WA IPOs, charity fundraisers, Perron Group, Busselton Underwater Observatory and Ascot Capital.

The Morrison government will be keenly watching the new NSW premier’s bold move to open the nation’s biggest economy.

Universities must improve the student experience if virtual learning is to cement its place in higher education.

WA has the all-round capability and potential to look beyond losing out on big submarine contracts.

In the Committee for Perth and The University of Western Australia’s report, Perth as a globally connected city, there is much data to draw on.

Western Australia is in better economic shape than any other state as it navigates the challenges of the pandemic.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss hydrogen handouts, COVID restrictions, unemployment, project pains, South32, Busselton FIFO, Wright Prospecting, Zak Kirkup, residential building and defence.

Resources companies are working together to hasten development of lower-emission vehicles and equipment.

It is not just startups that innovate to grow.

Perth could stand to reap major benefits from rebuilding its light-rail tram network, writes Andrew Toulalan.

Farmers face navigating complex carbon markets which offer big price differences.

Ageing has a brand problem, and the sector faces a lack of political will for change.

Central banks are expected to dial back the easy money in the next few months, and overextended borrowers are in for a shock.

Unlike some of his peers, the 1980s entrepreneur had some notable positive achievements.

A high level of EQ is a must-have quality for modern university leaders.

It’s hard to overstate the significance of the alliance between Australia, the US and the UK.

Creativity and innovation are increasingly driving competitive advantage in leading economies and organisations globally.

The federal government’s ‘Blueprint for Trade & Investment with Indonesia’ was released late last week by Australia’s trade minister Dan Tehan.

There’s plenty of hope for hydrogen, but the sector needs to avoid playing into hype.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss house prices, mining fatalities, Scarborough tunnel, Joondalup Resort fight, RAC, major resources and new telco players.

WA’s investment environment is yet to truly embrace tech startups.

Gaming’s changing to meet consumer demand as we spend more time at home.

WA’s strong economy make it an outlier nationally, as eyes turn to an upcoming federal election.