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Former state Energy Minister Bill Johnston will lead a push by communications agency Purple to set up a carbon capture and storage industry body akin to the DomGas Alliance.

This week's appointments include Robert Shaw, Jacinda Papps, Andrew Wallis, Bill Johnston and more.

Caroline de Mori has spent the past 20 years working in remote Australian communities helping to create lasting change.

Former opposition leader Mia Davies has set her sights on supply from Woodside's Pluto project, on her first day as the newly appointed spokesperson for WA's DomGas Alliance.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes James Nicholls, Zac Donovan, Holly Buschman, Fran Lawrence, Peter Jones, Peter Secker and Jean Sebastien Boutet.

Marketing and communications agency Purple has appointed Fran Lawrence as its new chief executive taking over the reins from Annette Ellis.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Chris Paull, Jo Monery, David Andrew, Charmaine Lamprecht, Nicola Spicer, Meg O'Neill, Tanya Rybarczyk and Bep Uink.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Carina Tan-Van Baren, Russell Gibbs, Yujing Lim, James Cox, Glenn Poole, Charlie Gunningham, Danelle Cross, Anna Shave, Oliver Bazzani, Eliza Carbines, Sandy Chong, Jemma Iles, Kent Matla, Clare Mould, Faz Pollard and Mette Wendler.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Tanya Trevisan, Tommie van der Walt, David Hughes-Owen, Chris Elliott, Michael Beros, Terri Taylor, Jo Gaines and Jean Perkins.

Business News has updated its lobbyists database, with global equity partners, integrated offerings and political connections a strong indicator of performance.

With multiple changes at the top of WA's leading investor relations firms, we review their performance and strategies.

Two Perth business people from very different backgrounds – fast food and corporate communications – have teamed up to establish a joint family office and private equity venture.

Karen Brown will become chair of Cannings Purple's board, replacing the communication firm's founder Warrick Hazeldine who is stepping down in February.

WA businesses are increasingly bringing communication professionals in-house, forcing smaller firms and established players to adapt.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Sue Wilson, John McGuire, Angela Newland, Hazel Brewer, Diana Forsyth, Jane den Hollander, Jonathan van Hazel, Wendy Pryer, Isaac Stewart, Rhiannon Barrett, Glenn Langridge, Renee Wilkinson and Siqi Liu.

Communications consultancy Cannings Purple has shifted one of its founding directors, Warrick Hazeldine, from managing director to non-executive chair of the board following the retirement of outgo

A flood of money for goldminers has defined WA's corporate finance market this year, with Canaccord Genuity and Macquarie Capital leading the charge.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Peter Klinger, Carla Bonev and Matthew Johnson.

Public relations may not immediately spring to mind in terms of business sectors likely to experience ongoing demand amid the COVID-19-driven economic downturn.

As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic worsen, businesses are making sure they are prepared for disruption, with many trialing work from home arrangements.

Marketing and communications firm WPP AUNZ has promoted Steve Harris to a regional leadership role as the group starts to implement a strategy that includes bringing together its multiple brands into a single location.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Jenn Morris, Rick Smith and Steven Alexander.

Water Corporation chairman Mike Hollett has tendered his resignation, citing business and family interests, just two months after being reappointed to the role. Deputy chair David Lock will act in the role until a permanent chair is appointed.

Our weekly appointment wrap includes Jeff Howard, Warwick Lynch, Aaron Morey, Stuart Gale, Lee-Anne de Bruin, David Hochwald-Jones, David Simpson, Sarah O'Shea, Simon Leunig, David Lock, Stuart Gula, Mark O'Brien, Michelle Shafizadeh, Sharryn Jackson, Greg Joyce, Llewellyn Jones, Steven Burns, Sasha Sari, Cal Doran and Amy Lee.

Local Aboriginal leaders hope WA can match the success of the federal government's indigenous procurement policy.

The board of Gindalbie Metals has recommended shareholders accept a takeover offer from its Karara project partner Ansteel, and has proposed to demerge its wholly-owned subsidiary Coda Minerals.

SPECIAL REPORT: Global players are converging on WA as resources assets become increasingly attractive in the international arena.

Navitas directors have recommended shareholders accept an increased $2.1 billion takeover proposal by a consortium that includes its founder and former chief executive, Rod Jones, who says the new ownership would boost the company's prospects .

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: Professional services firms in most industry sectors in WA have increasingly become aligned with international groups. This article is part of a special series to mark Business News' 25-year anniversary.

Two major organisations have recently honoured successful Western Australians, with the Australian Institute of Company Directors presenting exellence awards to Wayne Osborn and Erica Smyth, while Curtin University has recognised the achievements of two former 40under40 winners.

Dean joins Corrs Chambers Westgarth partnership

Perth lobbying firm GRA Everingham has announced a new name along with a broadening of its services and an update to its ownership.

Adapting services to include new digital platforms is a key focus for the major players in Perth's communications sector led by Cannings Purple, which has maintained its top spot on the Business News ranking of the state's largest public and investor relations firms.

Grant Thornton has appointed Matthew Hingeley head, audit and assurance.

Linton recruited by Scotford & Fennessy

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA will be hunting for a new chief executive after Deidre Willmott signalled she would move on from the role early next year to pursue non executive director opportunities.

Six new leasing deals have been confirmed for the CBD this week, including strategic communications company Cannings Purple, which has today announced its relocation from West Perth to Brookfield Place Tower 2.

ScreenWest has appointed its inaugural board as an independent not-for-profit organisation, having now completed its transition from a government agency.

Experienced public relations executive Fiona McRobert is returning to Perth to lead the local office of PPR, as the one-time market leader seeks to rebuild its WA practice after a long period of downsizing.

SPECIAL REPORT: Perth companies Macmahon Holdings and ASG Group have illustrated how contested takeover deals can deliver unexpected outcomes.