COVID-19

The first in a new series of columns focused on WA tech startup stories, drawing out lessons for business.

The state government has foreshadowed more big spending initiatives to boost the economy but been criticised for the lack of detail and not including tax reform.

Gary Martin analyses Premier Mark McGowan's performance during the coronavirus pandemic.

The future for contactless ordering app Mimu seemed bright when director and co-founder Andrew Jones spoke with Business News in February.

If there’s anything to be gleaned from Premier Mark McGowan’s extraordinary 89 per cent approval rating, it’s that the public is almost singularly attuned to how the state government has responded to the pandemic.

Has the pandemic-enforced isolation made people remember the importance of human connection?

The looming new financial year offers opportunities to improve the nation’s position across a range of metrics, particularly given the shifting sands caused by COVID-19. And as WA benefits from good leadership, wouldn't it be great to see one of our best sports executives recognised nationally for her success here.

Thousands of Melbourne businesses will be forced to close their doors in July, after the Victorian government imposed new restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus.

The state government will remove more coronavirus-related restrictions this weekend, with limits on mass gatherings eased and major sport and entertainment venues to reopen, though WA's borders will remain closed.