Opinion

Federal and state issues will intersect sharply in Western Australian politics over the next few months because of uncertainty over whether a new half Senate election will be ordered following the debacle over last September's poll.

Four simple words to guide your success in 2014.

There are strong signs that 2014 might be a more positive year for Western Australian business.

Has your retail business done everything possible to maximise this busy shopping period?

Is your business making the most of the opportunities presented by Google, and if not, why not?

Making your website accessible benefits all users and therefore your business.

Despite the naysayers, there is nothing about the Australian housing market that makes it obviously vulnerable.

The business sector got the governments it wanted in 2013 but it’s unclear what policies they will deliver.

It is interesting to see who in public life publishes their ideas, and why.

The passing of Nelson Mandela will have significant consequences for South Africa.

It is said that in space no-one can hear you scream. Amusingly, in a dark sort of way, the same can be said of the stock exchange during a crash because it’s unlikely that anyone heard a peep from the 54 (yes, 54) companies that disappeared from the Australian market over the past six months.

Colin Barnett needs his new-look cabinet to hit the ground running in the New Year.

China’s growing hyper-nationalism threatens the peace and security of its neighbours, and the world.

A sovereign risk no longer, Australia is fast rocketing up the charts of attractive destinations for investor funds.

Local app developers have been busy in 2013, developing in-demand products and taking the sector far from its cottage industry roots.

The results you achieve for yourself and your business will improve if you look at the big picture.

Challenging times require resilient leaders who can bring the best out in their team.

Hockey dares GM to leave

A Productivity Commission report this week has given state and federal governments a clear guide towards a better project approvals system.

Is the world about to become a better place? That’s not a philosophical question, it’s simply an observation that economic conditions might be better than we realise, as shown by recent developments in China, the US and the UK.

Resources stocks are almost nowhere to be seen as other players seize the day.

The honeymoon period for the coalition government, if indeed there was one, is over.

Labor needs to have a serious discussion about its fiscal failings if it is to attract new members.

Those who predicted the death of traditional media may have cast their votes too early.

Inflation pressures remain weak in developed economies, contrary to expectations after a prolonged period of quantitative easing.

Not only does the labour movement need to modernise, it must acknowledge past misdemeanours.

An honest appreciation of your own strong points will help you better connect and empathise with others’.

The recent publication of two listings of influential business leaders provided food for thought about the growing international influence on Western Australia.

Despite the old enemy’s comprehensive recent loss in the first Ashes cricket test, England’s rise as a sporting powerhouse has been rather annoying for Australians.

Case studies from WA businesses show the power of social commerce.

All credit to Sam Walsh for being a business leader that transcends a typical view of the genre.

The state government is running the rule over assets for sale early next year.