Opinion

OPINION: The US appears likely to revert to a ‘with us or against us’ mentality to world trade, and Australia will be forced to choose.

OPINION: Having the confidence to question management decisions can provide a treasure trove of insight.

OPINION: The WA Electoral Commission has emerged with its reputation bruised and questions to answer after the March 8 election.

OPINION: Regional right-wing operatives are not going to win votes with insults, falsehoods or whingeing about how people vote.

OPINION: The self-driving car bubble of the 2010s has lessons for the development of humanoid robotics.

OPINION: US moves to dial down soft-power programs could have widespread political and economic fallout.

OPINION: Keen to avoid global market chaos caused by US policies, financial managers are acting collectively and re-allocating funds.

OPINION: The emergence of ‘private lending’ in the aftermath of the GFC is a new crisis in the making.

Cryptocurrency advocate Ian Love responds to a critique of digital currency platforms published in the February 17 edition of Business News.

OPINION: Investors are voting with their wallets with big spending agendas in the Pilbara

ANALYSIS: Some positive financials and the arrival of new and upgraded planes are good news for Qantas.

REVIEW: I have always been fascinated by the subtle differences from season to season.

OPINION: Scapegoating international students distracts from addressing the root causes of national housing challenges.

A Perth-based renewable energy company is cautiously optimistic about state Labor’s plan for residential batteries.

ANALYSIS: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are under threat globally.

OPINION: Too much phone time could be taking us away from making new connections and enhancing existing relationships.

OPINION: Any tariffs on Australian beef and sheep meat will pressure local exporters, US importers and consumers.

OPINION: News reports have raised serious questions about the state government’s commitment to sustainable water management.

OPINION: The Liberals did not bring enough firepower to the campaign in policy or personnel terms.

OPINION: The taxpayer bailout of Whyalla’s steel mill shows governments should stay out of business.

OPINION: The difference between environmental despoliation and cultural icon seems to depend on where you live, or more accurately, which side of the country.

OPINION: An America-first philosophy will upset international trade, but new proposals from Europe will also play their part.

OPINION: Climate change offers opportunities for investors, governments, companies and customers to mitigate risk through collaboration.

OPINION: Failure to focus of their core operations is costing some big corporate names money and reputational standing.

OPINION: Differing political positions on the road to renewables make energy policy a sleeper issue at the upcoming state election.

OPINION: The appointment of Bechtel as capital portfolio partner is another step towards a construction start on airport’s new runway.

Questions are being raised as to whether high remuneration for vice-chancellors delivers value to universities and their communities.

A state government initiative aims to provide a bridge for veterans transitioning to life after service.

OPINION: The release of a new WA defence strategy dovetails with joint federal-state initiatives.

OPINION: The Liberal Party’s bounce-back at the state election on Saturday was more like a dead cat than a rubber ball.

ANALYSIS: New national business turnover data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics offers some valuable insights into the performance of different industry sectors.

OPINION: Despite having already carved out a global niche, the state’s tech sector deserves more attention and support.