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Opinion 10 Mar 2014

Azure strategy has future focus

Azure Capital's return to management consulting is an exercise in post-boom diversification.

Government 04 Feb 2014

Costello, Poynton to Future Fund board

Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has been named chairman of the Future Fund, while Perth business leader John Poynton has been appointed as a member of the board.

Technology, Innovation & Science 10 Jan 2014

New Perth telco wins top backing

Nedlands-based tech company Norwood Systems has enlisted two influential supporters to launch a platform which it says will cut exorbitant mobile roaming costs for corporate clients.

Food & Drink 12 Nov 2013

Claremont councillors deny small bar

A plan for a small bar in Claremont devised by John Poynton, Adrian Fini and The Wine Store's Robert Bates-Smith has hit a hurdle with local councillors rejecting the initial plan.

Deals 11 Sep 2013

Primewest buys in to South Central

Perth property syndication business Primewest has secured a 20.42 per cent stake in the South Central retail centre from a group of the property's founding investors, including John Poynton and Lin

Appointments 10 Jul 2013

Poynton leaves Austal

WA shipbuilder Austal has advised that deputy chairman John Poynton has resigned from the board, to focus on his other business and not-for-profit work.

Mining 16 May 2013

Miners trim costs as they await better times

It's an old adage that some of the biggest fortunes have been made when business conditions are at their toughest.

Deals 10 May 2013

Redbank back after 18 months

Redbank Copper shares had a lukewarm return to trading today, closing at 0.4 cents after a major restructuring and recapitalisation led by investor Michael Fotios.

Special Reports 31 Oct 2012

Locals lag main contributors

IT has been a big week of‘giving' by Australian directors, with former WorleyParsons CEO John Grill giving $20 million to the University of Sydney and revelations that Rams Home Loans founder John

Special Reports 06 Jun 2012

Uncertain investment environment puts pressure on local and multinational players

AS the world enters its fifth year of economic turbulence and even the best-insulated businesses in Western Australia are being affected, the factors that determine business influence in this state

Cultural Industries 07 Mar 2012

Champion entrepreneurs turn challenge of change into opportunity for more success

Five of Perth's top entrepreneurs sat down with WA Business News to talk about managing change, boosting philanthropy and achieving long-term success.

Cultural Industries 14 Dec 2011

Procurement push by indigenous players

ECONOMIC development is the answer to indigenous liberation in Australia, facilitated through procurement and contracting of indigenous corporations and joint ventures.

14 Jul 2011

Clear policy key to consistent giving by companies

A high-powered panel puts the case for companies to give more consistently to charity, ensuring there is a bigger pie.

Deals 07 Jul 2011

Macquarie, Hartleys top list of corporate advisers in competitive M&A market

This year's survey of mergers and acquisitions activity in WA reveals a new ranking among corporate advisory firms in Perth.

09 Jun 2011

Building a philantropic culture in the west

GIVING begins in the home, according to Kevin MacDonald, the chief executive of Giving West, a recently formed organisation that aims to facilitate the growth of corporate and generational philanthropy in Western Australia.

Opinion 21 Apr 2011

Science funds cuts indicate a wider malaise

It's worth taking note when scientists buck-up against a Labor government.

Special Reports 28 Oct 2010

GEM, McKinsey set early standard

PERTH being Perth, it's difficult to avoid the strong historic connections between the key players at the top end of the management consulting market.

Financial Services 17 Sep 2009

Martin ups ante on Great Southern

Perth businessman Gordon Martin has challenged potential rivals for Great Southern assets to put forward detailed proposals as funding for the collapsed company's assets is about to run out.

Energy 02 Jul 2009

Dealmakers ponder life after the crisis

It is not that Perth dealmakers are joining the dole queues, they have just had a little more time on their hands recently.

Energy 11 Jun 2009

Crossover adds punch to utilities

THERE is an interesting collection of businesspeople who wield influence in government due to their roles as board members of major corporatised agencies.

23 Jan 2007

Alinta auctions off its future

Two weeks after Alinta shocked the market by announcing a management buy-out proposal, the future of the energy infrastructure company has turned into a fully-fledged auction process.

12 Jan 2007

John Poynton resigns from Alinta board

The fallout at the top levels of WA gas giant Alinta Ltd continued today, with John Poynton quitting the board just one day after his management buy out cohort Bob Browning resigned as CEO.

07 Mar 2006

Prime positioned for further growth

John Poynton's Prime Health Group has further expanded its interests in the corporate health sector by acquiring RMS Corporation.

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