Great for the State

In 1911 there was consensus among legislators that the state’s first University should provide tertiary education of a practical nature to help develop Western Australia's pioneering economy.

The Breast Cancer Research Centre WA has the busiest breast cancer clinical trials unit in Australia, having conducted over 80 international, national and local breast cancer trials involving over

How do we prepare the next generation for the jobs of the future?

WA’s cultural infrastructure offers a window into the evolution of the state’s artistic offering over the past century

In just five years, more than 500 people have been killed and 2,700 seriously injured on WA's regional roads — a devastating reality for our regional communities and the equivalent of losing the en

AUSTRALIA’S master of interpreting census and other data, Bernard Salt, last year wrote that, in relative terms, Indigenous business is booming, growing at an average rate of around 600 new busines

The extraordinary landscape and ecology of the western edge of this continent demand a response.

The great city of Perth has long been drained by having to focus its attention on the national capital and the eastern seaboard. And yet it sits at the fulcrum of the wider Indian Ocean Rim.

Recently 800 residents from across the metropolitan area took part in RAC’s Urban Planning and Connected Communities survey, exploring how planning influences our daily lives.

The rise of Asia in the 21st century will be the biggest trade, investment, social and cultural opportunity for Western Australians.  We are fortunate to be the Australian stat

WHEN the U.S Department of Defence wanted a trial of a new drug that could possibly benefit their soldiers in the field, they did a global search for somewhere that offered quality drug trials and

Hard work, a lean supply chain and premium quality help make WA lobster a popular delicacy in China.

Free to read: Major recent investments and fresh ideas have added to WA’s traditional tourist attractions and natural beauty.

International education is a $1.9 billion industry for WA, and there are plenty of innovative ideas about how to build the sector.

Perth and Shanghai have developed dramatically in recent decades, and former premier Colin Barnett says a strong relationship between WA and China has enabled the state’s success.

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship (the Centre) at The University of Western Australia is unique.

The distinctive benefits from corporate giving are clear for companies and employees alike and Macmahon is investing in initiatives that add tangible value not only to our employees, but also to fa

Elizabeth Perron has been given the daunting task of continuing her late father’s philanthropic legacy. She spoke to Business News about how she is tackling this task.

Every morning, in almost every Perth suburb, you will find a group of dedicated cyclists plying their trade.  While conversations may vary from weather to watts or coffee to cranks, there is a

Securing the naming rights each year to Australia’s largest charity bike ride would tick the corporate social responsibility box for most businesses.

Business colleagues Jonathan Stewart and Graham Dowland have found two very different ways to make a philanthropic impact.

Our partnership with the RAC Rescue Helicopters[1], which have now flown more than 7,000 life-saving missions, is a key part of RAC’s commitment to supporting road s

Helping to establish a $35 million endowment fund for the WA Museum is the latest step in Jenny Allen’s philanthropic journey.

Fundraising is a mechanical process and 90 per cent of the work is research, according to an international expert visiting Perth next week.

Harnessing the enormous mineral and petroleum wealth of WA required leaders willing to drive innovation and take risks. We profile seven of the most important.

A common garden plant with purple, tubular bell-like flowers is a vital natural resource, that often goes unrecognised, but is responsible for extending the lives of many West Australians. 

How does one discuss the obvious to a readership that understands our State so well?

Peter Buckman says he loves his work with the Friends of Kings Park because he can see the positive impact of his efforts.

WA’s resources industry has business and community benefits that reach far beyond the export dollars they earn.

Duke Ranson looked at about 100 parcels of land before deciding on the perfect place for Duke’s Vineyard winery, an endeavour that’s paying dividends.

It’s not just land-based minerals and energy that this State has in abundance.

Perth is blessed with world-class beaches and the iconic Swan River, but the city is still exploring how best to activate and protect these locations.