40under40 News

The 40under40 Awards are rapidly becoming the premier event in Perth for the city's business community. And if the 2005 guest list is any indication, a ticket to the awards is the hottest item in town come February.

The 700 people who attended this year's WA Business News 40under40 Awards made history when they walked down the red carpet as the first guests at a private function held at Parliament House in the building's history.

This year's 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner, Lyle Palmer, has dedicated his exceptional career to the study of genetics to improve human health.

Kalgoorlie MP Matt Birney, who is expected to succeed Colin Barnett as state leader of the Liberal Party, has racked up many firsts in his 35 years.

Our 40under40 Awards have been announced and yet another group of worthy people have been recognised for their achievements – not only in business but across many other fields where entrepreneurialism and innovation thrives.

In this special liftout edition we are delighted to introduce to you the 40under40 class of 2005. Now in its fourth year, the 40under40 program has identified and profiled a total of 160 outstanding young individuals since 2002.

While any one of Lyle Palmer's achievements would be impressive on its own, it is the combination of a number of exceptional accomplishments that have contributed to Dr Palmer being named this year's 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner.

Eight years ago, at the age of 27 and after battling illness, Nikki Griffiths moved to the South West and established Glass House Graphic Design Studio, an independent graphic des

Twelve years ago Steven Lauder set out to create an unheard of service in the hospitality industry – the supply of labour to the industry.

Bunbury-based audio technician and 40under40 winner Derek Peterson says the best business tip he can give is to bite off more than you can chew … then chew like mad.

Turning a biotechnology company that engages in its own drug discovery businesses into a cash-flow positive entity has earned Colette Sims a 40under40 award.

Managing three mines in Western Australia's Pilbara region with a combined operating budget of $90 million has earned Michael Westerman a 40under40 award.

The fourth annual WA Business News 40under40 Awards attracted a record 178 nominations and more than 100 entries, presenting judges with the difficult task of choosing just 40 winners from some of the state's most talented and successful young business pe

ANTHONY HASLUCK  Clarity Communciations  managing director

“THE 40under40 award is a significant event that highlights the enormous and varied talent we develop in WA".

Some of last year's WA Business News 40under40 winners share their thoughts on being young women in business.

THE final weeks of 2004 provided a double celebration for Limnios Property Group, marking not only 35 years in business for the family concern but also what James Limnios said was among the most successful years the business had experienced.

ACHIEVING early success is one of the key ingredients in Mark Barnaba's business formula and one he has certainly lived up to at his new merchant bank,

Some past winners share their business tips in the lead-up to the close of nominations on December 10 for next year's 40under40 Awards.

Some past winners share their business tips in the lead-up to the close of nominations on December 10 for next year's 40under40 Awards.

Twenty-one years is a long time in information technology, so it's fair to say that mobile computing specialist Portacom is a veteran of the sector.

This week Geoff Gallop has effectively made the political trifecta, calling for a referendum on retail trading hours to remove the last of the three big issues threatening his government's re-election.

Some past winners share their business tips in the lead-up to the close of nominations on December 10 for next year's 40under40 Awards.

Geographic information systems provider NGIS is hoping its experience in Asia will help it break into China, one of the world's biggest and fastest-growing markets.

Our online poll said it all this week. We asked our readers if they were happy with the half-a-percentage point cut in payroll tax and barely any of them thought it was a good idea.

PORK growers are calling for a restructure of their industry to ensure it remains strong in the face of growing imports and domestic pressures.

It didn't take long for Selina Duncalf to jump up a career notch after winning a 40under40 Award this year.

Each of the four WA Business News' First Amongst Equals winners has used the time since winning the top accolade to execute bigger and better business ideas.

John Howard's fourth term re-election is likely to herald a period of major change for business in Australia.

This week marks the launch of WA Business News' 2005 40under40 Awards program. Julie-anne Sprague, Noel Dyson and Alison Birrane profile some of the past winners.

Since being recognised as a WA Business News 40under40 winner in February this year, WestNet managing director Peter Brown has been aw