Opinion

Activism has changed WA for the better, but a new breed of green extremists is driving anti-activism sentiment to new levels

National household discretionary spending declined by 1.1 per cent through the year to October 2023, but just got back in the black for the year to November (+0.3 per cent).

Men who commit acts of violence against women must be held to account.

WA has an opportunity to take the national lead in terms of exploiting an abundant natural resource.

Innovating within a corporate culture can be challenging, so it pays to know the unwritten rules.

Vigilance and adaptability will be the watchwords for producers as they navigate fluctuations in livestock markets.

Wind power myths can be dispelled through community engagement.

Governments are under no obligation to accept advice from the sector about costs and funding strategies.

There’s work to be done to ensure open books around certain industries’ contribution to the communities in which they operate.

Western Australia can expect a renewed political fight over GST allocation in 2024.

Both a global hunt and homegrown talent have benefits and disadvantages when it comes to choosing university leadership.

Although home to many in-demand critical minerals, Australia currently lacks sufficient investment in the sector.

A new report has cast light on Australia’s readiness for conflict, from the perspectives of government and industry.

Our commodities face new threats after decades of strong and largely unimpeded trade growth.

As many of us settle back into our work roles after the festive season, it’s worth considering the economic outlook for 2024 and what the year holds for Australian households.

Goal setting over the longer term can bring about effective and lasting change.

Greater investor support for the development of innovative biotech solutions could bring significant advancements in healthcare.

Australia will need new strategies, partnerships and funding models if it wants in on the green transition.

Analysis: The Liberal Party of WA is facing the most crucial challenge in its 79-year history.

BHP is notably absent from the race to develop lithium projects and only time will tell if it has made the right call.

There has been push-back against a proposal to tax international students and redistribute the funds across the tertiary sector.

If the mining and defence sectors have a shared mantra it must be ‘housing, skills and infrastructure’.

If organic farming was economically viable, more farmers would be doing it.

Last month’s announcement by Austal is a significant moment for the future of the WA defence industry.

It’s an open question whether the lessons of 2023 will be learned or, as usual, forgotten.

November 25 marked the start of the 16 Days in WA campaign to raise awareness of gender-based family and domestic violence (FDV).

Major airlines are buying more planes and offering new services from Perth.

A recent visit to Australia’s cultural capital shows Melbourne has emerged from lockdowns with renewed passion.

In light of the AUKUS submarine deal, WA must swiftly become nuclear sovereign ready.

As electric vehicle sales boom, a fork in the road approaches apartment owners faster than expected.

Despite the historically significant role women have played in tech, work remains to achieve employment balance.

Business owners can breathe a sigh of relief: OpenAI hasn’t destroyed the world.