Opinion

China’s decision to slaughter much of its pig herd due to African swine fever has led to a shortage of meat protein.

The disruption caused by COVID-19 has put the future of work firmly in the spotlight.

Bruce Reynolds says that reflecting on his career and lineage motivated him to run for lord mayor.

From an economic perspective, WA would be capable of going it alone.

In this week's podcast Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Perth city deal, Peter Coleman, Water Corp, Subiaco developments, Melville battle, WA's biggest home builders, and the Lord Mayor's race.

Mark McGowan’s stance on hard border closures is politically popular at home, but let’s not lose sight of the bigger picture.

Opinion is divided over a collective, problem-solving approach to poor behaviour in schools.

In this week's podcast Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss unemployment falls, 40under40, Yagan Square, China files, hydrogen plan, senate bid, quarantine row, and our special reports on defence and resources.

A strong gold price, and demand for nickel, potash and even potentially iron ore indicate good times are around the corner.

The City of Perth needs someone who is independent and has a voice to be the next lord mayor, writes Basil Zempilas.

The pandemic has derailed plans for opposition parties nationwide, and WA’s Liberals are no exception.

Making the most of your online presence requires patience and perseverance.

Our system has worked well in a crisis, despite some wanting to attack it.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss: Rio dumps top execs, FIFO quarantine, tenancy moratoriums, Poynton real estate move, Pindan, Lord Mayor's race, and big salt projects.

Flexible work, targets and the income gap: Tania Cecconi of CEO's for Gender Equity speaks to Matt Mckenzie about the future of work for women.

The worldwide economic fallout from COVID-19 is playing out across the agriculture sector in many ways.

Accelerator programs are a practical way to encourage the early-stage tech scene, putting fledgling startups through a three-to-six-month program of mentoring, and providing equity funding.

Some parents overlook the importance of their children developing coping skills and resilience.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss markets, the R word and the government's response, university cuts, house prices, solar reform, and our special reports on energy, retail property, and the future of work.

Too many startups and established businesses forget the importance of the customer.

Mergers can bring universities back from the brink.

As we bask in splendid isolation there’s an increasing risk the world will leave us behind.

WA’s Aboriginal Heritage Act may provide an avenue to protect against the exploitation of indigenous artists.

A Bill to tighten rules around political donations to WA campaigns is likely to further anger businessman and one-time politician Clive Palmer.

Western Australia appears to be overlooking the value of sports in helping understand the state's future business partners, writes Ross Taylor.

Candidates in the City of Perth's upcoming lord mayoral election should keep in mind that running a council involves a lot of saying "no", writes Simon Withers.

Startup founder and lord mayoral aspirant Brodie McCulloch has taken political innovation to a new level.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Saraceni, FMG, Seven results, China relations, Clive Palmer, Gorgon and Prelude shutdowns, and Airscope.

The state government’s strategy in dealing with Clive Palmer has echoes of a time past.

Gary Martin says the coronavirus pandemic has fuelled digital shopping sprees, with consumers flocking to online reviews.

Adolescent lying may be a normal phase of growing up, but it nevertheless requires careful management by parents and educators.

The City of Perth is well positioned to leverage WA's resource industry and establish its own minerals exchange, writes Brent Fleeton.