Opinion

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Crown Resorts turmoil, infrastructure failings, Nedlands high-rise, council reform, election update, Bob Williams, Fabian Ross, Amanda Cox and Sam Gannon and our special report on ports and infrastructure.

A poor election result last time out and an untested new leader make the looming state poll a big test for the Liberals.

The emotional benefits of play came to the fore during lockdown.

Ahead of its time or white elephant? Time might ultimately determine which is true for the Ord River Dam.

The local property sector could be the beneficiary of financial stimulus measures in China and the US.

Mark McGowan will need more than high iron ore prices, federal sugar-hits and COVID-stimulus packages if he wins re-election in March, writes Josh Adamson.

Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer explores build-to-rent apartments as one solution to the state's pressing residential rental shortage.

Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie discuss election costings, Rio Tinto’s new leadership, inflation, WA’s biggest private companies, craft brewing, indigenous business pioneer Daniel Tucker and Gamestop.

Western Australia is in better economic shape than any other state as we bid a relieved farewell to 2020 and look forward to 2021.