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Special Reports 16 Jun 2011

Upward trajectory for the majority of past winners

PAST winners of the Rising Stars award could never be accused of standing still.

Energy 08 Oct 2008

Reports disclose Leighton buying spree

LEIGHTON Holdings Ltd has emerged as one of the most active buyers of small Western Australian businesses in the past year, paying more than $22 million for three service organisations that expanded its footprint in Perth and the South West.

Financial Services 21 May 2008

Private plays in favour

A largely hidden side of wealth creation is in the private sector, where successful entrepreneurs have built considerable businesses, in many cases with their families or over more than one generation.

26 Mar 2008

In recognition of excellence

The WA Business News annual 40under40 Awards is among the biggest events on the Western Australian business community's calendar, and this year's awards certainly lived up to expectations.

Government 30 Jan 2008

Burning the perceptions of progress

There's progress and there's progress. The opportunities for women in business have grown significantly during the past 30 years, aided by laws, societal changes and individuals who broke through barriers.

Mining 19 Dec 2007

Leading women achieve across the board

Female business executives came to the fore in 2007, winning recognition in some of Australia's most prominent business awards.

Special Reports 16 Oct 2007

Tough work staying on top in the good times

Navigating a business through Western Australia's economic boom presents enormous challenges for business, according to several leading WA business executives.

Government 16 Oct 2007

Caution the common sentiment with regard to political change

Several Perth entrepreneurs are nervous about the impact a change of federal government next month could have on the Australian economy in three to five years' time.

Special Reports 16 Oct 2007

A changing work culture

The skills shortage has forced many business operators to adopt a more flexible approach to paternity leave provisions.

11 Sep 2007

Nationals target mining services

The rush to consolidate the minerals services sector continues unabated, with Cardno Ltd buying Buckland Engineers Australia, while Leighton Holdings Ltd negotiates to acquire Australian Mine Services Pty Ltd.

06 Mar 2007

40under40 commemorative - Celebrating a year of firsts

The setting sun cast a warm glow over the decks of the imposing Osman Gazi, the impressive venue for the sixth annual WA Business News 40under40 awards held last month.

Opinion 20 Feb 2007

Bringing rampant litigation to heel

In 1997, gold explorer Westgold Resources bought a parcel of St Barbara shares from Perth investor, Ron Woss.

Special Reports 20 Feb 2007

AMS fills niche at mining's big end

The decision to sell the family home to fund a new business, with two children under three years of age, was one Julie Smith-Massara did not make lightly.

Special Reports 28 Nov 2006

ThinkSmart, Mine Services on top

This year's Rising Stars awards attracted 52 entries from a wide range of business sectors, all committed to innovation and growth.

Special Reports 28 Nov 2006

Specialist focus drives AMS growth

Australian Mine Services managing director Ian Massara has clear memories of winning his first job with BHP Billiton.

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