WA Labor's third successive election victory has resulted in a significant financial windfall, with almost $800,000 worth of donations, levies and fees flowing into its coffers since March 8.
The family company that owns John Hughes Group has recruited Melbourne-based business adviser Craig Holland as chairman as it prepares for a wider leadership succession.
Stan and Jean Perron have announced they will be donating $10 million across 10 years to the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, adding to a multitude of reasons Mr Perron was awarded State Shaper by The 500 Club today.
Another head has rolled in the corporate watchdog's investigation into Victoria Park-based car financing business Get Approved Finance, with Grant Parker permanently banned from the industry.
A unique Western Australian project aimed at challenging the perception that philanthropy is the preserve of a wealthy elite has facilitated its first major donation.
Veteran car dealer John Hughes has revealed his business has cut it's print advertising budget in half, in response to tight economic conditions, but was exploring ways to tap into the under-30s market.
The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation has officially launched its Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy program, with some of the state's highest-profile business leaders joining 14 young professionals in a team-based fundraising challenge.
Some of the biggest names in WA business will help nurture the next wave of philanthropists in the state as part of an innovative program to raise money for the children's hospital.
John Hughes has convinced a lot of people to buy his cars over the years, but will investors be similarly enthused about his plan to float the business?
