Ilona Quahe, a Law/Economics graduate from The University of Western Australia has won one of three prestigious Australia-at-Large Rhodes Scholarships for 2016.
Zoe Richards, an upcoming scientist who has exposed a biological treasure trove in the Bonaparte Archipelago and discovered several species of coral, will be joining Curtin University in July, 2016.
Crown Perth has appointed Fiona Pascoe as the new director of sales for Crown Perth Hotels. Ms Pascoe has decades of global experience in the hotels and hospitality fields.
The long-serving managing director of Mincor Resources, David Moore, has indicated his desire to step down from day-to-day management and move to the position of deputy chairman from March 1, 2016.
John Flecker, chief executive of Brookfield Multiplex Australasia and India, has been elected as the new president of the Australian Constructors Association (ACA).
Ross Holt has been appointed as the new chairman to the board of Forest Products Commission. Prior to this, Mr Holt was a chief executive officer of LandCorp.
Casey Joseph has been appointed as the head of department of the property management of team of Mark Hay Realty Group. Ms Joseph has 20 years of experience working in the Perth real estate industry.
Ian Cochrane has been appointed as a non-executive director and deputy chairman of Ausdrill. Mr Cochrane holds degrees in Commerce and Law and specialises in Mergers and Acquisitions.
Brent Stewart has been appointed to the board of HBF. Mr Stewart has extensive experience in business strategy, marketing, market research and innovation.
Former Resolute Mining chairman and highly regarded Australian-African resources executive, Robert Pett has been appointed as non-executive chairman of Kibaran Resources.