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Anthony Albanese and Charlie Gunningham. Photos: Michael O'Brien.

Technology, Innovation & Science 13 May 2026

R&D overhaul draws 'complexity' fears

Changes to the research and development tax incentive have received a mixed review from industry and experts, with some warning it risked legitimate research missing out on funds.

Charlie Gunningham says there's a mental health crisis in WA's startup sector.

Technology, Innovation & Science 23 Apr 2026

Founders mental health neglected, report finds

Two thirds of WA founders are grappling with financial stress as a landmark StartupWA report reveals a mental health crisis leaving state's innovation ecosystem at a breaking point.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Photo: Lukas Koch / AAP.

Government 26 Mar 2025

Budget cash for pandas, but not tech

Technology sector leaders have lambasted the lack of investment in the federal budget, labelling it a missed opportunity to enhance competitiveness and productivity.

Technology, Innovation & Science 14 Mar 2025

Perth to host UN AI contest

Perth will host the first-ever Australian chapter of the UN AI for Good Innovation contest; with five finalists selected to pitch for a trip to the peak AI conference in Geneva.

StartupWA chair Charlie Gunningham. Photo: Attila Csaszar.

Technology, Innovation & Science 24 Feb 2025

NIF pledge good, but not enough: Gunningham

StartupWA chair Charlie Gunningham has welcomed WA Labor's promise to extend the New Industries Fund but said the $40 million injection was less than half the amount needed.

Appointments 17 Jan 2025

Appointments January 17, 2025

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Charlie Gunningham, Clare Pollock, Merinda March, Mark Hyde, Sharon Payn, Alex McGlue, Gina Williams, George Bauk and Julian Hanna.

Government 16 Jan 2025

WA eases manufacturing procurement rules

The WA government has quietly updated its procurement policy to allow projects up to $5 million to be fulfilled by local manufacturers without a tender – up from $50,000.

StartupWA chair Charlie Gunningham. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Government 18 Dec 2024

StartupWA calls for $100m commitment

Members of WA's start up community are calling for a $100 million commitment to extend the New Industries Fund beyond 2025, warning a failure to do so risked WA falling behind other states.

Appointments 15 Nov 2024

Appointments November 15, 2024

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Mark Norwell, Bill O'Keeffe, Derek Hays, Brook McGowan, Michael Barnes, Tim Ungar, Charlie Gunningham, and Nathan Drudi.

Technology, Innovation & Science 08 Nov 2024

Gunningham to take StartupWA helm

Former Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Charlie Gunningham has been appointed to chair of the StartupWA board, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the think tank.

Appointments 27 Sep 2024

Appointments September 27, 2024

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.

Technology, Innovation & Science 19 Sep 2024

State appoints board to lead tech strategy

The state government has deepened its penetration of the startup and innovation sector by appointing an advisory board of industry leaders to provide strategic advice.

Technology, Innovation & Science 28 Jan 2022

Tech sector becomes job creator

New research covering more than 600 businesses paints the most detailed picture assembled of WA's startup and tech sectors.

Appointments 28 Jan 2022

Appointments January 28, 2022

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Charlie Gunningham and Dan Clarke.

Technology, Innovation & Science 22 Dec 2021

How startups fared in 2021

It has been a positive year for 10 startups Business News has followed throughout 2021.

Technology, Innovation & Science 10 Dec 2021

Angels deliver $100k for tech startups

A new cohort of angel investors has shown support for the state's startup scene by presenting $100,000 to three emerging businesses at this year's West Tech Fest.

Technology, Innovation & Science 09 Dec 2021

Slow change good for startups

Startup founders seeking hockey stick growth are in for a surprise.

Technology, Innovation & Science 26 Jul 2021

Incite celebrates WA’s tech success

From Pilbara driverless trains to rapid virus testing, WA minds have created innovative technology.

Technology, Innovation & Science 23 Jul 2021

Avicena wins three Incite awards

Avicena Systems, Vix Technology and East Metropolitan Health Service were among the winners at the annual Incite Awards for WA tech.

Cultural Industries 30 Jun 2021

Collier, Jenkins and Blaikie score new positions

Former Must Winebar partner Russell Blaikie has joined Prendiville Group, while Natalie Jenkins has been appointed Seesaw chair and Natasha Collier will lead West Australian Music.

Government 27 Aug 2020

Independence flashpoint in Perth city poll

Candidates are quietly organising ahead of the City of Perth's upcoming election as they strive to distance themselves from the factionalism of the previous council.

Appointments 21 Mar 2019

Appointments March 22, 2019

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Mark Glasson, Philippa Boldy, Chandra Sundareswaran, Rhys Turton, Tracy Taylor, Dean Humphrey, Phill Theunissen, Charlie Gunningham, Robyn Sutherland and Trent Cheetham.

Special Reports 21 Jan 2019

Cutting through tech funding maze

SPECIAL REPORT: Tech startups in WA can raise capital if they know where to look and how to ask, a Perth seminar was told.

Appointments 09 Oct 2017

People Moves October 9, 2017

Kerry Stoke's Australian Capital Equity has appointed James McMahon chief operating officer. Mr McMahon left his previous position as commissioner of the WA Department of Corrective Serv

News 09 Jun 2017

New Business News CEO

Mark Pownall will become CEO at Business News from the start of the new financial year, replacing Charlie Gunningham, who has been at the helm for four years.

News 19 Jul 2016

CEOs' Desks

PHOTO ESSAY: Business News photographer Attila Csaszar captured images of some of WA's business and political leaders at their workstations.

Cultural Industries 22 Jun 2016

WA CEOs ready to rug up for sleepout

More than 100 of the state's business leaders will bed down at the WACA Ground tomorrow night for the 2016 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, raising awareness and funds for the homeless in Western Australia.

Cultural Industries 09 Jun 2016

CEOs challenged by Vinnies Sleepout

Participants in this year's Vinnies CEO Sleepout, including the top fundraiser, Crown Resorts chief executive Barry Felstead, will be hoping for a surge in support to boost their pledges.

Government 15 Jan 2016

CEO optimists on the rise

WA chief executives are hoping a federal election year and a new direction from Malcolm Turnbull will ignite reforms needed to get the state moving again, according to the latest CEO survey by Business News.

Small Business 22 Jun 2015

Nothing augmented about reality of WA tech awards

The Incite awards showcase that the state is putting its brainpower to work in the technology sphere with great success.

Appointments 09 Mar 2015

BN chief joins cancer fight

Business News chief executive officer Charlie Gunningham has joined the board of Cancer Support WA, which provides support services such as a cancer wellness clinic, a wellness program and

Professions 10 Feb 2015

Amcom launches tech accelerator

Amcom Telecommunications has teamed up with e-business association eGroup WA and technology hub Spacecubed to launch a tech accelerator program in Perth to help startups turn their ideas into products.

Professions 16 Jan 2015

Chalking up the changes

The digital revolution is well and truly under way, and media is at the pointy end of the changes.

Advertising, Marketing & Communications 10 Apr 2013

New era at Business News

Business News is breaking through the white noise of the daily news cycle to offer a new service providing people with the information they want, when and where they want it, and, most importantly, in the format that best suits them.

Special Reports 16 Nov 2011

Criticism of state government’s efforts as online trends start to engage business

COULD the state government do more to encourage investment in IT?

Special Reports 16 Nov 2011

IT insiders send mixed signals on NBN ownership, suitability for future market

Political debate over the NBN may be highly charged, but there's no agreed position within industry as to the best plan for the nation's future needs.

Property 03 Aug 2011

The West reaches web deal with REIWA

AFTER years of dabbling with its own online real estate offers, The West Australian newspaper has reached an agreement with the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia to use its popular search

22 Jul 2010

REIWA moves to new space

IT'S been a busy few weeks for the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, which has announced two significant deals – the development of a new headquarters and the expansion of its website by acquisition.

Property 18 May 2010

REIWA website to merge with aussiehome

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia plans to merge its website with aussiehome.com, with the latter's founder, Charlie Gunningham, to manage the combined product.

Technology, Innovation & Science 21 Jan 2010

eGroup a voice for industry

IT takes a group of internet entrepreneurs to come up with a new take on the traditional industry body.

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