News Articles

30 Nov 2011

New frontier nears for medical research

AFTER 14 years of operation there's a ‘coming of age' looming for the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research.

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.

Special Reports 20 Jan 2011

Tide turning but WA directors swimming against current

THE landscape has changed for Western Australians who want to be on the boards of national companies, according to some of the state's leading directors.

Special Reports 02 Dec 2010

Chairmen’s pay up as roles broaden

HE role of chairman at Australian public companies has traditionally been reserved for experienced industry professionals tired of working in an executive capacity and who are keen to bring an independent viewpoint to the company boardroom.

13 Oct 2010

Big field expected for Woodside throne

Woodside chairman Michael Chaney expects a "good slate of candidates" to put their hand up for the top job of Australia's premier oil and gas producer, in the wake of chief executive Don Voelte's decision to retire in the middle of next year.

27 May 2010

Mentors help female board aspirants

THE Australian Institute of Company Directors has enlisted the help of some of Western Australia's heavyweight directors in a new push to increase the number of women in the boardrooms of the nation's top listed companies.

Education 11 Jun 2009

Universities draw the state’s heavy hitters into their fold

WHEN Celebrate WA announced Western Australia's Citizen of Year awards for 2009 two weekends ago the presence of the University of Western Australia would not have escaped the attention of many.

Government 11 Jun 2009

Gas sector wields unprecedented influence

IN a capital-starved world those businesses that continue to invest stand out more than ever before.

Government 03 Sep 2008

Now that’s an education revolution

When a high-profile business leader like Michael Chaney chooses to devote a major address to Perth's business leadership to the topic of schoolteachers, it's worth sitting up and taking notice.

Special Reports 05 Jun 2007

Robb aims to kick-start stalled Iluka

It's lucky for David Robb that he likes a challenge, because his role as CEO at Iluka Resources is certainly providing him with one.

Special Reports 14 Dec 2004

Selflessly contributing to society

MICHAEL Chaney's philanthropy rated highly in a recent survey undertaken by WA Business News.

Special Reports 07 Dec 2004

Boros defied conventional pathway in retail journey

WESFARMERS chief Michael Chaney describes Joe Boros as one of the country's best retailers.

Opinion 02 Sep 2003

Selling off the farming arm

IT seems that we have seen our first results from negotiations for a free trade agreement with the US, with many Western Australian farmers ending up winners even though no deal has been signed yet.

02 Apr 2002

Performance the meter by which advisers are gauged

GRESHAM Advisory Partners appears to have a privileged position in the corporate advisory market.

07 Aug 2001

Steering a steady corporate course

OPPORTUNISTIC is a word Michael Chaney is only momentarily comfortable with as a description for his sprawling conglomerate, Wesfarmers. After consulting with media adviser Keith Kessell, a more refined term is found.

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