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Could WA’s next Canva be ready to take on the world? Some pointers on what to look for among the leading local hopefuls.

Lawyer Dan Mossenson, broadcaster Karl Langdon and Elevate Group managing director Shane Crommelin contributed to Spinifex Brewing Co’s recent $750,000 capital raising.

The royal commission and the pandemic have not stemmed the pipeline of aged care developments but they could have a lasting impact on how care is delivered.

This generation is expected to not only be the longest-living cohort but also the wealthiest and the most technology infused.

The report into alleged war crimes raises a series of corrective action recommendations all businesses should consider.

Melville councillor Matthew Woodall has beaten former parliamentarian Matt Taylor, and Sky News commentator Kristy McSweeney, to win local preselection as the Liberal candidate for Bateman.

Business News talks to two Western Australians about why they decided to dedicate their spare time to founding a charity and how they made it happen.

The pandemic has increased the usual tensions of year 12, and that’s before leavers settle on a tertiary course and institution.

In this video interview, commercial banker Gary McGrath discusses the challenges of 2020, the bright outlook for next year and the benefits of a morning bike ride.

The state government is looking for industry support to help fund and design a $500 million-plus large vessel dry berth at Henderson that would create hundreds of jobs over the next decade.

BGC Australia and Perron Group are among the businesses hoping to provide a sensory boost to the consumer experience.

WA arts organisations are engaging young professionals in philanthropy.

Australia must look to Japan and Indonesia in order to manage its relationship with China, writes Ross Taylor.

The Liberal Party WA should look to Canada if it wants to rebuild its standing, writes Mannkal Economic Education Foundation executive director Andrew Pickford.

Overexposed amid a collapsing iron ore price, Transmin embraced innovation, restructured, and diversified its offerings.

Site Sentry has won the award for Microbusiness of the Year at this year’s RISE Business Awards.

Limestone Coast Brewing pivoted to a new business sector as the pandemic hit WA.

From driving employee wellness initiatives to retaining staff during COVID-19, hospitality business Sneakers & Jeans has been named employer of the year at the 2020 RISE Awards.

It's been less than three years since Suzanne Dodds launched Complete Home Filtration, which allows customers to access filtered water from every tap on their property.

The overall winner of the RISE business awards has gone from a two-man startup in 1998 to a fast-growing energy company with nearly 300 staff.

In a year when many businesses were shedding staff and losing money, not for profit Cahoots doubled the size of its team and its revenue.

Integrated energy company UON has taken out the top prize at Business News's inaugural RISE Business Awards as the Western Australian Business of the Year.

The debate over the use of mobile phones in WA schools continues, 12 months after a ban was introduced.

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has rejected the basis of anti-dumping duties imposed by China on Australian wine imports and said the Australian government would fight the claims.

With the extended Christmas shopping hours already announced, there is momentum to push for permanent retail reform.

Perth-based Nuheara and technology leaders Bob Cross and Greg Riebe received honorary prizes at this year’s Lateral INCITE awards.

News of a revived, $300 million maritime underwater tracking range comes as the federal government remains undecided on whether to bring full-cycle docking to WA.

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has backed her department’s handling of the Afghanistan inquiry while arguing its findings did not represent most of those serving in Australia's armed forces.

Top Woodside executive Sherry Duhe has enthusiastically endorsed the little-known Chartered Financial Analysts program, saying Perth businesses should take on more CFA graduates.

Managing school curricula is an ongoing challenge.

Can the Great Southern continue to attract large numbers of visitors after the state opens its borders?

Iluka Resources managing director Tom O'Leary says he is excited about the opportunity in the rare earths sector, which will attract greater focus after the recent demerging of Iluka's iron ore royalties.