Business News' inaugural list of those who live or spend much of their year in the north-west and influential policy and investment decisions in the region.
A proposed $3.2 billion solar and hydro project led by Kimberley traditional owners has attracted Federal support to test the waters for what would be one of the world's largest renewable energy projects.
Three Aboriginal groups in the Kimberley have teamed up with global project developer Pollination to pursue an ambitious $3.5 billion green energy project.
The Australian government has approved a $32 million loan for construction of a cotton gin at Kununurra though the project's full potential hinges on approvals for land development.
