News Articles

Property 19 Feb 2026

John Hughes expands property empire

The rich lister has purchased a Welshpool warehouse for $4.45 million, amid a spate of transactions in the area.

Government 11 Jun 2025

Cash continues to flow for WA Labor

WA Labor's third successive election victory has resulted in a significant financial windfall, with almost $800,000 worth of donations, levies and fees flowing into its coffers since March 8.

Retail 05 Sep 2024

Millard readies to drive John Hughes

In her first major interview, Joanna Millard outlines her ambitions for the automotive business her father has run for 55 years.

Retail 30 Aug 2024

John Hughes recruits independent chairman

The family company that owns John Hughes Group has recruited Melbourne-based business adviser Craig Holland as chairman as it prepares for a wider leadership succession.

Mining 03 Feb 2021

Big shifts among WA's top players

The ranking of WA's largest private companies has changed dramatically over the past decade.

Cultural Industries 22 Jun 2018

Stan Perron donates $10m to neurological research

Stan and Jean Perron have announced they will be donating $10 million across 10 years to the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, adding to a multitude of reasons Mr Perron was awarded State Shaper by The 500 Club today.

Financial Services 09 Dec 2016

Banished finance broker’s appeal denied

A former Get Approved Finance broker has had his appeal denied after a tribunal backed an earlier decision to permanently ban him from the industry.

News 27 May 2016

Western Australians take 23 spots on Rich 200 list

There were 23 Western Australians featured in this year's BRW Rich 200 List, with two new entrants and two others failing to make the cut.

Financial Services 09 May 2016

Fifth Get Approved broker banned

Another head has rolled in the corporate watchdog's investigation into Victoria Park-based car financing business Get Approved Finance, with Grant Parker permanently banned from the industry.

Cultural Industries 26 Feb 2016

Elip’s fresh take on philanthropy

A unique Western Australian project aimed at challenging the perception that philanthropy is the preserve of a wealthy elite has facilitated its first major donation.

Government 16 Oct 2015

John Hughes Group targets under 30s

Veteran car dealer John Hughes has revealed his business has cut it's print advertising budget in half, in response to tight economic conditions, but was exploring ways to tap into the under-30s market.

Cultural Industries 09 Apr 2015

Breast cancer study gets down to work

WA researchers are looking at ways to help breast cancer sufferers get back on track.

Cultural Industries 07 Apr 2015

Emerging leaders focus on funds

The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation has officially launched its Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy program, with some of the state's highest-profile business leaders joining 14 young professionals in a team-based fundraising challenge.

Cultural Industries 16 Feb 2015

PMH Foundation targets emerging leaders

Some of the biggest names in WA business will help nurture the next wave of philanthropists in the state as part of an innovative program to raise money for the children's hospital.

Events 24 Oct 2013

Success driving succession plan

John Hughes has convinced a lot of people to buy his cars over the years, but will investors be similarly enthused about his plan to float the business?