In-depth features on the industries and issues shaping Western Australian business.
Sector Briefing
06 Oct 2026
Business News covers Land Forces 2026, the nation's largest defence conference bringing together industry, military and government.
Several successful local companies servicing the booming resources sector have been snapped up by big national and global players.
Lawyers don't come cheap these days. With legal concerns and litigation becoming a bigger part of any business process, innovation on the way clients pay is challenging tradition.
Kellie Croxon, Tania Hudson, Rachel Cook and Deborah Pitter have reinvented their working lives by starting businesses that both suit and take advantage of their new roles as mothers.
The booming uranium industry is being driven by speculators but there are a number of players well-placed if state government policy changes.
Mining booms and grey nomads mean big business for Fleetwood's Bob McKinnon, Trailcraft's Brett Martin and a host of other WA competitors.
A clutch of small-medium Western Australian gold companies is carving out a significant niche in Ivory Coast, Ghana and Burkina Faso, among others.
As WA's sporting codes try to manoeuvre for the best deal, some wonder if we have dropped the ball on venue development.
Curtin University of Technology chief Lance Twomey steps away from an institution vastly different to the one he arrived at. But despite his huge role in preparing Curtin for a new future, there are some things he couldn't change.
A rise in the frequency of in-flight medical emergencies has prompted a rapid response from some airlines.
From tourism to tax, there are plenty of suggestions for our state to keep it vibrant and good for business.
In a rare book on Australia's executive landscape, Professor Leonie Still captures a unique snapshot of Western Australia's corporate past through the lessons of those who reached the top of the tree.
Rob McKenzie and Geoff Simpson are among Perth's busiest lawyers, as our annual survey finds the sector is enjoying boom times on all fronts.
