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Technically speaking, more women crossing the great corporate divide

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It's hard to see any common ground between geology and communication, yet these two fields do share something – they both feature prominently in the career backgrounds of women now atop the corporate tree in Western Australian listed companies.

Leading women achieve across the board

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Female business executives came to the fore in 2007, winning recognition in some of Australia's most prominent business awards.

Growth plan for Busselton study

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More than four decades after it was started by general practitioner Kevin Cullen, the landmark Busselton population health study is the subject of growth plans that could substantially broaden the use of its valuable data.

Hassell appoints Sharp

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PERTH-BASED architectural firm Hassell has named Andy Sharp as managing principal of its Perth studio.

Client relations a boost for L7

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With some of Western Australia's biggest corporate names on its books, IT services provider L7 Solutions is making the most of the state's booming economy.

Culture corner

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Marcus Canning - ARTRAGE Inc.

Shared knowledge the key for Joyner

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Like many Western Australian financial services firms, Subiaco-based Keysbrook Financial Services has felt the flow-on effects of the state's booming economy.

Partnerships pay off for Phylogica

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Biotechnology companies in Western Australia have posted checkered results of late, but Subiaco-based bio-pharmaceutical company Phylogica Ltd has defied the trend through its business model, according to co-founder Paul Watt.

Saunders frank on living the dream

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It has been two years since Michelle Saunders' business partner, Frank Cooper, unexpectedly left the start-up tax accounting firm the pair founded to head back to a big-tier practice.

Tough work staying on top in the good times

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Navigating a business through Western Australia's economic boom presents enormous challenges for business, according to several leading WA business executives.

A changing work culture

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The skills shortage has forced many business operators to adopt a more flexible approach to paternity leave provisions.

Recognition for small businesses

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PERTH businesses FX Digital, CommtechWireless Pty Ltd and WAVE Engineering have won prizes in their respective categories at the 2007 WA Small Business Champion awards this week.

Nationals target mining services

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The rush to consolidate the minerals services sector continues unabated, with Cardno Ltd buying Buckland Engineers Australia, while Leighton Holdings Ltd negotiates to acquire Australian Mine Services Pty Ltd.

Private sales engineered for growth

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Recognising the need to take advantage of growth opportunities was the driving force behind three significant private transactions collectively worth more than $120 million last week; yet that is where the similarity ends.

Research institute postings

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The WA Institute for Medical Research has appointed Tony Hume to the newly created role of manager of organisational advancement, with responsibility for managing the institutes fundraising activities

The next step

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It's not often you get to sign off in the way that you want to, but I'm lucky enough to be doing just that.

Online logo business in fashion

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For those within the fashion industry, a company's brand is often its most valuable asset. But for accountant Hamish Jolly, founder of online fashion business Pat Pending, there is value in the customer having brand ownership.

Stirbinskis to METS

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PERTH-BASED company Mineral Engineering Technical Services Pty Ltd has appointed Jason Stirbinskis as general manager.

Former Perth exec takes helm of Committee for Melbourne

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With Melbourne often cited as a blueprint for cultural reform for Perth, it is with some irony that former Western Australian-based executive Sally Capp has been appointed to head the organisation credited with much of the Victorian capital's revival.

Lyle Palmer to chair Bio 2007 session on biobanks

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Professor Lyle Palmer, the head of the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research's Laboratory for Genetic Epidemiology, will become the first Western Australian to Chair a panel at the prestigious Bio 2007 annual biotechnology event.

40under40 commemorative - Celebrating a year of firsts

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The setting sun cast a warm glow over the decks of the imposing Osman Gazi, the impressive venue for the sixth annual WA Business News 40under40 awards held last month.

40under40 commemorative - Strategic partners know success when they see it

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In addition to the 40under40 awards, four special prizes were awarded by the program's strategic alliance partners – the City of Perth, UWA Business School, Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University.

Dealing with fallout from the CCC

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Western Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission inquiry has become a much bigger issue than any observer would have predicted at the outset – or even at the start of last week.

40under40 winners named in this week's WA Business News

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This week's WA Business News introduces the winners of the 2007 40under40 awards, and their first among equals, as well as Trade, Property, Not for Profit, Growing Business, Gusto and more

Judge: Gary Stokes - Department of Industry & Resources

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Title: Deputy director general 

Judge: Anthony Hasluck - Clarity Communications

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Title: Managing director 

Smooth sailing assured for gala awards night

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The venue for this year's 40under40 Awards gala has a touch of the exotic, and certainly a touch of class about it.

Bringing rampant litigation to heel

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In 1997, gold explorer Westgold Resources bought a parcel of St Barbara shares from Perth investor, Ron Woss.

Judge: Darren Hayes - Vodafone WA

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Title: General manager 

Angela Whittington - Imaging the South

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Title: Chief executive officerBusiness: Imaging services to regional areasTotal employees: 95

Quality contributions all round

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The entire team at WA Business News is proud to introduce the 2007 class of 40under40 winners. They are a remarkable group of individuals who, through sheer determination and passion, have worked hard to achieve their goals and objectives.

Scientists top quality field

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Western Australia's medical research sector is again flying the flag for the state at a national level.