Opinion

Whether bulk commodities or the finest in fresh produce and wine, Perth’s an important hub for our export connections with the world.

Australia is sleepwalking into an aged care nightmare.

Uranium is in focus as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels, and investment funds buy yellowcake.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Dexus buying Jandakot, Raleigh Finlayson, Sandfire Resources, Quintis, Dallas Dempster, John Elliott, APM, iron ore and RemSense IPO.

Declining iron ore royalties will ensure the May 2022 state budget is a vastly different document to the latest iteration.

University students are looking for better value for money from their tertiary experience.

Business and the defence sector are driving action on climate change, despite a lack of political will.

Australia's decision to not consult Indonesia on a nuclear submarine deal inked with the US and the UK could sour relations with the country, writes Ross Taylor.

Perth's council must set a goal for the next four years of becoming the safest capital city in Australia, writes Brent Fleeton.

There is a lot of headroom built into WA’s budget finances from 2022 and beyond, writes Alan Duncan.

WA is ideally placed to secure reliable renewable energy from offshore wind farms.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss submarines, iron ore, Dale Alcock, Canva, KPMG, the WA economy, Busselton, energy and the future of coal.

Woodside’s purchase of BHP’s oil assets is close to the biggest deal by a WA company.

Farmers have a range of options to help them better manage funds for the bad years.

History is repeating in the state’s nickel industry.

The AFL may be (almost) a national competition, but clubs outside Victoria are still missing out.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the state budget, including iron ore royalties, new infrastructure priorities, debt and tax reform, labour shortages and border restrictions, mining technology, Perdaman, logging and Smiths Beach.

WA Liberals must learn from federal Labor’s experience.

A new learning module can upskill workers and help fill the financial hole left by the absence of international students.

A too-hasty exit from Afghanistan will have long-term implications for not only Afghans, but the nations withdrawing their support.

It’s unlikely the debate over climate change will lead to an honest debate about nuclear energy in Australia.

Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Agworld, apartment projects, Jaxon, COVID-19 developments, Elizabeth Gaines, the Liberal Party of WA review, the university sector and the Perth Zoo.

Perth and its inhabitants would benefit from a more integrated transport network.

Neville Owen’s ties to Kerry Stokes have created more complications for the Crown casino inquiry after Business News unearthed details of a joint venture with Tim Roberts.

Women’s football is a huge market still waiting to be fully developed.

The premier won’t be able to please everyone with his first budget as treasurer.

Property Council of Australia WA executive director Sandra Brewer shares her thoughts on the need for a renewed debate on Perth infill development.

Getting the language of identity right has never been so complicated, or important.

Balancing offshore inputs with local participation in defence contracting is a challenge.

Perth is an attractor of global organisations and the creator of local success stories.

Western Australia’s iron ore exports are breaking records, but are we at a turning point?

Basil Zempilas has revealed that the City of Perth and the state government are working on attracting a new “major global event” to Perth.