Noongar entrepreneur Gerry Matera says a misalignment of ethics and values is the reason he walked from Aboriginal-owned construction company Marawar WA, which is now under administration.
Global engineering firm Wood has inked a partnership deal with Western Australian Aboriginal-led construction company Marawar, the most significant agreement of its kind for the two companies.
Aboriginal business Marawar Building Services has been named National Supplier of the Year at Supply Nation's Supplier Diversity Awards for a second time.
Perth builder Gerry Matera has bought 50 per cent of M/Construction and merged it with his company Marawar to create WA's largest Aboriginal construction business.
Nyoongar traditional owner Gerard Matera says labour shortages prompted by a surge in building activity has put a spotlight on the training and development of an indigenous workforce.
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.
Gerard Matera is helping turn positive sentiment around Aboriginal reconciliation in the business community into genuine change through indigenous-owned building company Marawar.