Western Australian governor Chris Dawson, former politicians Clive Brown and John Hyde, public health leader Helen Milroy and construction entrepreneur Harry Xydas are among those who received Australia Day honours.
Updated: The University of Western Australia says it is working with subbies and will seek a new lead contractor at Forrest Hall, after six Jaxon Group entities entered liquidation today.
Construction companies Doric and Jaxon have unveiled a management shakeup, with David Dodds to exit the group and Vince Mulholland to take the reins of the combined business.
Construction group Doric has clocked up another tactical win in its legal battle with the property developers it partnered with on the ill-fated Rivershores apartment project in North Fremantle.
Construction veteran Harry Xydas has created a new holding company to own Doric and its sister company Jaxon, after he moved to full ownership of both businesses.