Opinion

Cognitive bias gets in the way of making accurate predictions about a business’s future opportunities.

There's so much to be positive about in Perth, we just need to promote it better.

There’s likely to be pain ahead as government stimulus packages run out and interest rates rise.

As in sports, our business culture has a way to go in terms of acknowledging and dealing with mental health issues.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss iron ore strength, hydrogen developments, COVID-19 updates, Primewest and Galaxy takeovers, unit demand and London Court.

A fresh approach to attracting international students is needed, given the battering COVID-19 delivered.

Root and branch renewal must be undertaken to improve the Liberals’ parlous performance in WA.

The growth in online harassment is of particular concern when children are involved.

The air force’s relationship with WA continues to grow in importance.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the PM's visit, cyclone aftermath, Peter Coleman, Brierty liquidation, Mineral Resources, labour shortages, mapping technology, agribusiness, and the business of sport.

Miss Lily’s Fabulous Feather Boa is a fun family show with apt themes of isolation and extinction, says Lydia Edwards.

In this week’s podcast, Mark Pownall and Katie McDonald discuss vaccine rollout, aged care legal battle, Elizabeth Quay approval, Canva booms, Como development, labour shortages, decommissioning liabilities, and family business developments.

The rise of intelligent machines presents opportunities for WA.

WA’s appeal as a safe destination is off the charts, providing a great opportunity to build for the future.

Farm representative bodies are behind their opponents in terms of money and message.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Easter disruption, house prices, building approvals, population growth, WA's most influential, drug approvals, The Daily Edited, and philanthropic funding.

This past month’s election has provided WA Labor with a rare opportunity to change the political landscape.

Universities must do more to address the causes of student withdrawals after the first year.

More needs to be done to ensure all people feel safe at work, including government and defence.

Rosalind Appleby found that the light prevailed over the darkness in WASO's season launch.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss JobKeeper, green steel, coastal planning tensions, Jukaan Gorge, WACA's redevelopment, new law firms, copper and WA's most influential.

Cannabis legislation at state and federal levels has failed to meet public expectations or needs.

OPINION: A deep-water port at Exmouth would realise almost $1 billion in gross regional product over the next 25 years, writes Gascoyne Gateway managing director Michael Edwards.

Positive and timely decisions helped Business News manage the journey through the challenges of 2020.

A third of uni students were unhappy with their overall experience of tertiary education last year, a national survey has found.

Several factors are hindering WA sheep farmers’ ability to take advantage of surging export demand.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the election outcome, new ministry, GST debate, FMG's green moves, IR reform, and Asian trade.

The state government will soon remove its trade commissioners based in Indonesia, South Korea and India, leaving only locally engaged staff to represent the economic diversification WA seeks.

Parents need to ensure their kids aren’t overburdened with extracurricular activities.

The path ahead for Premier Mark McGowan will be a challenging one, writes Simon Withers.

Cyber threats can do harm to businesses of all sizes, with national security on the line when they are in the defence supply chain.

For very different reasons, both major political parties in WA have some tough calls to make.