Special Reports

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

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.

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

John Gillam’s story gives heart to those who believe winning top accolades can signal the undoing of a career.

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.

A total of 190 businesses were recognised for their contribution to the arts and cultural sector at this year’s 11th State Arts Sponsorship Awards. Marsha Jacobs and Julie-anne Sprague report.

For Fremantle Arts Centre general manager Tony Bonney, finding the right wine supplier was all about matching culture and brands.

Five weeks after administrators took control of Sons of Gwalia, many people are still mystified by the sudden collapse of one of Australia’s best known mining companies. Mark Beyer reports.

The close working relationship between Wesfarmers arts manager Helen Carroll and Art Gallery of Western Australia director Alan Dodge is the result of many years of dealing with e

To celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, Woodside joined with the WA Youth Orchestra in taking a 56-member youth orchestra to the centre of Woodside’s Pilbara operations, an event that won the mining giant this year’s award for outstanding commitment

Outstanding commitment to regional arts and culture:

Oceana Gold is planning to re-enter the gold hedge market to help manage the risks associated with developing three new gold mines in New Zealand.

Many would consider a theatre company and a pub renowned for its skimpy barmaids to be at opposite ends of the ‘artistic’ spectrum.

Through its partnerships with the WA Symphony Orchestra and the Art Gallery of WA, law firm Blake Dawson Waldron is not only building a relationship between itself and the arts sector, but also has brought the two arts organisations in to a unique relatio

This year marks the centenary of Australian philanthropy, with Alfred Felton’s bequeathing of £380,000 believed to be the first major philanthropic gif

Whether it is locals or people seeking the sea change lifestyle, there is a range of talented people successfully running businesses in the region.

Western Australia’s miners have warned that the State may not be able to meet future demand for its resources unless approval processes, particularly environmental approvals, are streamlined.

 While Australia’s mining industry is facing boom times, there are some concerns. Jim Hawtin reports.  

Mining entrepreneur Andrew Forrest has hit the hustings again. Jim Hawtin reports that this time he’s selling his need for infrastructure access.

Potatoes for breakfast? That’s just one of the ways Western Australia’s food producers are fighting fad diets. Julie-anne Sprague reports on the implications for consumers and retailers.