Opinion

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.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Liberal Party WA's costings, the federal tourism package, WA's rich listers, 40under40, people moves, Labor squeeze, Northern Infrastructure loans, arts funding, and land developers.

Gold's role as a safe-haven asset seems likely to be around for some time yet.

Real estate and development professional James Limnios is calling on government and local council to consider initiatives that will support infill residential projects.

Company culture is key, but it often remains an internal secret.

A Chinese herd rebuild is negative for meat pricing, but has it happened?

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Royal Commission into Crown Resort, federal frenzy, state election, housing expectations, Rio Tinto, UWA Defence Institute, migration lift, infrastructure report, and GDP strength.

Rebounding economies in Europe and the US are good news for WA in light of China's ongoing trade hostility.

A new tertiary education model has the potential to change education across the globe.

Christian Porter was Premier Colin Barnett's heir-apparent when he announced in mid 2013 that he intended to quit WA politics for the federal arena. He clearly had bigger fish to fry.

Australian Apartment Advocacy founder Sam Reece explores the initiatives needed to protect apartment owners from risks such as defective buildings.

The absence of federal political leaders on the WA campaign trail speaks volumes about the current state of play.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss election campaigning, mining ranking slips, Beament picks copper, Turnbull joins FMG, BGC, Rio Tinto, our oil and gas special report, and what is great for our state?

Getting serious about climate change means shifting positions on the role of nuclear power.

The varying aspects of Australia's pandemic response provide an opportunity to examine policy settings.

The fall-off in trade to the Middle East is a concern for WA sheep farmers.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Facebook ban, Wesfarmers lithium, Crown Resorts, iron ore profits, FMG departures, Pilbara supply pressures, Zak Kirkup, and John Worsfold.

Cheap money can't last forever, and many are unprepared for the day interest rates head upwards.

The Mannkal Economic Education Foundation has launched Project WA, which sets out a free-market microeconomic agenda for the next state government.

The strong likelihood of a returned McGowan government isn't enough to ensure it can gain a majority in the upper house.

A blend of multiple intelligences will make the difference between us having good lives and great ones.

Many of Western Australia's small businesses carried a high degree of optimism into 2021, according to findings from the new 2020 BCEC Small Business Survey.

The new US administration is expected to take a more traditional role in its dealings with allies.

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.

Among the many problems with Australia's working visa system is the effect it has on seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands.

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

VR and AR technologies are gradually proving their value across business sectors.

Zak Kirkup has finally produced a policy to jolt the electorate, writes Peter Kennedy.

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.