Former premier Colin Barnett, scientists Carol Bower and David Blacker and mining executive Philip Crabb are among the 112 Western Australians recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List for 2023.
The state's organic wine market may be small but its product is in strong demand, according to local wine producers, with Blind Corner among a handful of growers planning to expand local operations and export activity.
Bob de la Motte's life story makes for interesting reading, for those familiar with his work at the heart of Perth's financial world and as a historical and socio-political snapshot told through sport.
Two Western Australian business owners have been inducted into the Australian Businesswomen's Network Hall of Fame, joining 16 other inductees in the lead up to International Women's Day this Sunday.