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Trailcraft complements boat business

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A new producer in Western Australia's caravan industry, Henderson-based Trailcraft, is making rapid inroads into the sector, which has traditionally been dominated by Fleetwood subsidiary, Coromal Caravans.

Liberals should show what they stand for

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The ousting of Matt Birney was a disappointing moment from my point of view.

Winners all round as five take home special prizes

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A handful of the 40 winners were also awarded special prizes by some of the organisations involved at the founding of the WA Business News 40under40 Awards.

Awards’ defining moment

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A last-minute change of venue did nothing to quell the anticipation of the 900-strong crowd that turned up in Fremantle earlier this month for Western Australia's biggest celebration of young business.

iiNet invests $15m in its ADSL2+ network

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Australia's third largest Internet Service Provider, Perth-based iiNet Ltd, has announced a $15 million investment in its next generation ADSL2+ network, which will increase coverage to 90 per cent of metropolitan Australia.

SpectrumData-AccessIM JV wins Woodside data contract

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A joint venture between Western Australian companies SpectrumData and Access Information Management has won a three-year multi-million dollar contract to manage and store Woodside Energy's petroleum exploration data assets.

Malone’s personal journey

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Michael Malone used the stage to dramatic effect in accepting his award as the WA Business News 40under40 1st Amongst Equals last week, lashing out at telecommunications regulation before revealing a heartfelt story about his son's autism.

Oil alternatives issue deserves some serious debate

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I had an interesting discussion about the rising costs of oil with Motor Trades Association executive director Peter Fitzpatrick recently.

Malone's emotional journey revealed at 40under40 awards

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ISP leader Michael Malone used the stage to dramatic effect in accepting his award as the WA Business News 40under40 1st Amongst Equals last night, further lashing Telstra before revealing a heartfelt story about his son's autism.

Gordon as president

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WA Business News 40under40winner (2004), Peter Gordon, has taken on the role as president of the Busselton Chamber of Commerce.

Class of 2006 inspires through achievement

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Now in its fifth year, the WA Business News 40under40 program continues to amaze and astound all those involved with the diversity and calibre of talent that is uncovered each year.

Malone scores net return with 40under40 win

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His role as an WA tech leader was well-known when Michael Malone was last night crowned 40under40 1st Amongst Equals, but when he graduated from university in the early 1990s few knew anything about the internet.

Recruitment proves no easy business

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I am always fascinated at how corporate history gets written and rewritten over time; how some people never escape their past while others seem to have a teflon coating when it comes to their mistakes.

Historic port town a cultural hub

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The choice of Fremantle harbour as a venue for the WA Business News 40under40 Awards gala event reflects the port's long and vital role in the commercial world of Western Australia.

Asian expansion for NGIS

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Geospatial information solutions company NGIS Australia Pty Ltd's strong growth of late has continued, with the Burswood-based company making the Deloitte Tech Fast 50 for the second year running.

Rewards tips boost from new tax rules

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Private agribusiness manager Rewards Group is budgeting for nearly 50 per cent growth this year, helped by strategic alliances with banking group NM Rothschild & Sons and miner-turned-property investor Chester Mining.

Newsmaker

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A WA Business News 40under40 award winner in 2005, Ian Junk of Donegal Resources is again in the headlines, this time with his brother, Leigh, following the sale of their quarter share in Lanfranchi,

L7 looks to offer local IT solutions

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As it approaches its second year of business, L7 Solutions Pty Ltd has proven that even the small fry in the IT consulting sector can take on the heavyweights and win.

Palmer pilots research boom

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This year, Western Australia will move closer to becoming a world leader in genetic research, underpinning its potential to become an international powerhouse in the wider field of medical research.

Hodgkins wins Telstra award

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The 2005 Telstra WA Business Women's Awards showcased the top echelon of female leaders, with Tracey Hodgkins named Telstra Western Australian Business Woman of 2005.

Class of ’05 keeps on achieving

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Women have been well represented in all of WA Business News's annual 40under40 Awards, and the class of 2005 was no different.

Power play for Microsoft

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Perth-based Microsoft partner Power Business Systems and its customer Commtech Wireless were firmly entrenched in the worldwide launch of a new Microsoft product this week.

WiredCity wins China energy grid contract

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Perth-based WiredCity is to supply one of its industrial performance management software products to a Chinese energy network utility.

Joondalup study boost to medical research industry

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Joondalup will be the focus of a new health study to be led by 2005 WA Business News 40under40 winner Professor Lyle Palmer who hopes it will be a major boost to the Western Australian medical research industry.

Today's headlines

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Summary of business headlines from around the country

Corporate Christmas lunch for Salvos

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IN aid of The Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal, Nedlands-based CorpAssist is organising what it hopes will be Perth's biggest Christmas business lunch, featuring a performance by singer Kate Ceberano

Busy times for winners

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Market Equity managing director and shareholder Julie Beeck has had little time to take stock of things in the four years since she was named a winner in the inaugural WA Business News 40under40 Awards.

The secrets to their success

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The 2006 WA Business News 40under40 Awards program was launched at a breakfast forum featuring four high-profile past winners. Marsha Jacobs reports.

Panel beats drum on 40under40

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I had the pleasure of chairing a panel session for our recent Success & Leadership event, The Modern Entrepreneur in WA. The event kicked off the 2006 WA Business News 40under40 Awards by bringing together four previous winners from the program to discuss

Program highlights success

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It seems to come around so quickly every year, but our search for the 40under40 has started already.

Award-winning sustainable partnership

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A PARTNERSHIP between local software developer NGIS and Great Southern Plantations was recognised at the recent Industry and Export Awards.

Advantage Hodgkins in local Telstra award

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Advantagewa, an award-winning program aimed at bridging the gap between university and the business world, has earned its creator, Tracey Hodgkins, the 2005 Telstra WA Business Woman of the Year award.