L7 Solutions co-founders Andrew Milner and Matthew Sullivan have joined the board of Perth-based IT firm Cirrus Networks, while Liberty Resources continues due diligence on its reverse takeover of the business.
Two Melbourne-based foreign exchange brokerage founders have been named the Ernst & Young 2014 Australian Entrepreneurs of the Year, with Aurora Oil and Gas founder Jonathan Stewart also being named one of six category winners.
Interest in a takeover of Perth-based Amcom Telecommunications is heating up with telecommunications heavyweight TPG Telecom emerging as a potential suitor.
Michael Malone has warned that bureaucracy within iiNet could ‘choke' the company because it's stifling the internet service provider's ability to remain innovative.
Perth's first 7-Eleven convenience store is set to be located in the inner city, with a development application lodged for fit-out and signage at the McNess Royal Arcade in the Hay Street Mall.
iiNet has broken the $1 billion revenue mark for the first time following a 7 per cent growth in turnover, leading to a 19 per cent gain in underlying net profit.
Energy Minister Mike Nahan has confirmed the resignation of Michael Smith from the board of electricity retailer Synergy, a departure which coincided with the exit of three other board members.
Internet services provider iiNet has appointed David Buckingham as chief executive officer, filling the vacancy created by founder Michael Malone's departure almost four months ago.
Internet pioneer Michael Malone has quietly ended another formal link to the ISP he founded and floated, selling more than 1.1 million shares in iiNet to net almost $8.5 million, a move which takes him below the 5 per cent substantial shareholder limit.
Internet service provider iiNet has appointed Patrick O'Sullivan and Paul McCarney to its board, following the recent resignations of Simon Hackett and Paul Broad.
A range of sophisticated and institutional investors have been named as some of the major shareholders in financial services firm Pioneer Credit following its $40.2 million IPO.
iiNet has appointed an experienced online business executive and a digital marketing expert to its board, following the recent departure of two directors and the retirement of chief executive Michael Malone.
Perth-based financial services group Pioneer Credit is looking to raise more than $40 million with the sale of just over half the company through an IPO which will provide capital for the group to expand its debt purchasing.
iiNet founder Michael Malone has resigned as chief executive of the internet service provider, saying he wishes to dedicate his time to other passions.
Telecommunications company iiNet has reported a 3.6 per cent increase in revenue thanks to new broadband customers and increasing turnover from small business customers.
FEATURE: It has been a difficult year for many of WA's listed entities, but investors are backing the performance of most of the state's top executives.
The recent publication of two listings of influential business leaders provided food for thought about the growing international influence on Western Australia.
Western Australian business chiefs Kevin Gallagher, Gina Rinehart and Richard Goyder were recognised in separate awards events across the country last night.
iiNet managing director Michael Malone will hand over control to chief financial officer David Buckingham for a three to six month period while he takes a break from duties, he announced at the company's annual general meeting today.
One of Australia's most successful information technology entrepreneurs has strengthened his business case for building a submarine cable from Perth to Asia.
The sale of 16 private businesses worth an estimated $500 million helped to sustain activity in what was otherwise a depressed market for mergers and acquisitions in the September quarter in Western Australia.
Overcoming the stigma of depression and suicide is a challenge faced by all organisations in the mental health sector, and one that Lifeline WA is tackling head on
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Internet service provider iiNet has continued its growth through acquisition strategy with a deal inked to purchase South Australian-based Adam Internet.
