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GenusPlus Group managing director David Riches was named First Amongst Equals at the 2022 40under40 Awards, ahead of a diverse cohort of Western Australia’s young business leaders.

The Port to Pub open water swimming event, which attracts thousands of swimmers each year, had been cancelled with only a week to go before the big day.

As WA opens to the rest of the country, business leaders are debating which industries the state should target for growth.

Harvest Road Group will take a leading role in the cattle industry reaching carbon neutrality by 2030, its chief executive Paul Slaughter says.

West Australian Opera’s performance of Carmen at the WACA Ground in February has been postponed due to uncertainty around the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the possibility of further restrictions.

City to Surf and Crab Fest have been cancelled for the third year in a row due to the threat of COVID-19.

The Australian Hydrogen Conference will come to Perth in November 2022, with hydrogen minister Alannah MacTiernan flagging the state’s significant potential in the budding industry.

Bar Pop is rebuilding its events program under a new ownership structure after the departure of co-founder Aedan Buckley.

EK Services’ founder Bradley Kyne says one of his biggest trials was navigating his company’s rate of growth.

Hera Engineering, Mader Group, and the West Australian Ballet were among the eight winners of the 2021 RISE Business Awards.

In four years, the owners of Flower Box Home Fragrance have transformed their brand from a home-based startup to a nationally recognised candle, diffuser, and perfume retailer.

The West Australian Ballet has excelled during a turbulent period for the arts industry.

Relationships have been Luke Mader’s key driver for success at his ASX-listed company.

Staff retention and a commitment to a steady and sustainable growth path have secured DBM Vircon the award for this year’s medium-sized business of the year.

Fortescue will unveil a potential aviation fuel supply deal within days, as chair Andrew Forrest defended his ambitious green hydrogen plans at the company's annual meeting on Tuesday.

Deputy Premier Roger Cook announced $600,000 a year for the Western Australian Life Sciences Innovation Hub at CEDA’s More than Mining event, as part of a plan to diversify the economy.

An annual Perth exhibition widely considered as one of the leading Australasian oil, gas and energy events has been postponed until 2023.

The mining industry is turning green, but ‘old’ sectors like gold and iron ore are still attracting keen support.

Four companies including VeinTech and Vision Pharma have been selected as finalists in the Great for the State category at the Innovator of the Year Awards.

Aged care sector leaders say it is difficult to recruit skilled workers when the award for nurses in the industry is about 30 per cent less than those working in disability or hospital settings.

Kate Cherry is bringing her business and arts experience to new projects in Perth.

MinterEllison, Pilbara Community Legal Service and pro bono lawyer Jon Redman were named winners at this year’s Attorney General’s Community Service Law Awards.

Hardware giant Bunnings has been crowned Australia’s top online retailer while four other Wesfarmers-owned businesses have been listed in the top 10.

Local business VeinTech has taken home a $10,000 prize after winning a prestigious medical technology competition.

Professional cyclist Jai Hindley has taken home one of Western Australia’s most prestigious sports awards, after completing his third Grand Tour.

40under40: Paul Claxton was just 24 and newly married when he founded his own business, with $5,000 of the startup capital part of a wedding gift.

40under40: In 2013 at the age of just 28, Joe Oliver co-founded what has become Delorean Corporation, an integrated group of companies advancing Australia’s emerging renewable bioenergy market.

40under40: Gina Ravenscroft’s medical research has improved the lives of many families who have lost children to genetic diseases.

Bruce Rock Engineering managing director Damion Verhoogt was named First Amongst Equals at the 2021 40under40 Awards, which were announced at a gala event in Perth on Wednesday night.

Five Western Australian women have been recognised for their contribution to the state’s resources sector, with Cube Consulting’s Rebecca Prain claiming the top honour.

In the last chapter of the Business News' Great for the State series, leaders from energy, mining, the arts and sport shared their insights on shaping the state’s future.

Stock broking advisory Argonaut has launched a two-pronged campaign to assist victims of the Wooroloo bushfire, establishing the Brokerage for Bushfire Relief initiative.