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The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Western Australia has taken a theatrical approach to fundraising through staging a pro-am production of the King and I at The Regal Theatre from October 14 to 23.

THOUSANDS of children and parents have helped Western Australians living with multiple sclerosis by participating in the Premier's Summer Reading Challenge.

George Pampacos has replaced 13-year veteran David Barnes as president of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of WA board of directors.Mr Pampacos has been on the society’s board for four years and is a director at Flinders Financial.

The disability services sector is gearing up for a brave new world as new players seek to join the market.

More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.

More than 60 CEOs from WA provided Business News with detailed views on the year past, the next 12 months, their vision for the state, and what they expect from political leaders.

Dedication, commitment, and business acumen pay off for some of the state’s leading NFP executives.

Western Australia’s top charities have reported an average 4.2 per cent increase in revenue this past financial year, with only two of the top 10 reporting less turnover this year than last.

The state government is targeting construction of at least 1,100 new dwellings on the Shenton Park hospital site, with developments ranging from two-storey townhouses to nine-storey apartment buildings.

Lower exploration and construction activity in the energy sector has led Canada-based contractor Enerflex to exit the Australian engineering, procurement and construction market, with most of its Perth operations to be made redundant, Business News understands.

The federal government is on the brink of striking a deal with Western Australia to let the state run the National Disability Insurance Scheme locally.

Chief scientist Peter Klinken, oil and gas veteran David Agostini and public sector commissioner Mal Wauchope are among the 36 Western Australians to join the alumni of recipients of the Queen’s birthday honours.