Princess Margaret Hospital for Children

OFTEN those who have experienced tragedy first hand are the most passionate and dedicated when it comes to committing their time, energy and money to charitable causes.

The state Liberal Party will commit $648 million towards Western Australia's health system if elected and said it will retain the Princess Margaret Hospital as a government run entity.

THE prominence of construction giants Leighton Holdings and Brookfield Multiplex in Western Australia has been highlighted by the state government’s announcement of the three shortlisted bidders to design and build the new $1.17 billion children’s hospita

John Holland has beaten two other construction groups to be nominated by the state government to design and build the new $1.2 billion children's hospital at the QEII Medical Centre.

Construction giant Brookfield Multiplex has consolidated its position as a leading builder of hospitals in Western Australia after being picked by St John of God Health Care as managing contractor for the $200 million redevelopment of its Murdoch campus. 

WHEELCHAIR Sports WA has firmed up its governance over the past two years with the hope that a robust board will lead to greater corporate support and a better community understanding of the organisation’s role.

NEARLY 18 months ago, local not-for-profit organisation Kalparrin was facing the prospect of closing its doors due to a sudden lack of funding.

The record $16.8 million donated this year to Telethon’s annual fundraising weekend – the charity’s most successful event to date – will mean more money in the pockets of the chosen beneficiaries, including the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.

The Barnett government has added to its ambitious list of major projects but questions remain over how it will fund its promises.

Telethon Speech & Hearing has appointed Jay Krishnaswamy as head of audiology.Mr Krishnaswamy joins from a 21 year career at Princess Margaret Hospital, where he has been involved with pioneering the cochlear implant program. 

Treasurer Mike Nahan says the government could generate proceeds of up to $3 billion through the sale of several assets earmarked in the budget as candidates for privatisation.

St John of God Health Care is on the way to becoming Western Australia’s largest private hospital group, despite rival operator Ramsay Health Care recently starting another expansion of its own.

The state and federal budgets have created new opportunities for the private sector, as governments seek to repair their strained finances.

The Western Australian Neuroscience Research Institute has appointed experienced board executive Roger Hussey as chairman of its board.

Western Australian cancer researchers seeking to improve radiation therapy have received a $500,000 grant from BHP Billiton.

Charities may find 2015 is the big test for their fundraising abilities.

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is breaking new ground in efforts to broaden its audience and appeal, and persuade the people of Perth that classical music is not the preserve of an elite clique of enthusiasts.

ResApp Health develops digital healthcare solutions to assist doctors and empower patients to diagnose and manage respiratory disease.

Medical device company Compumedics has won a contract to fit out the neurology department at the new $1.2 billion Perth Children’s Hospital.

Dayle Bryant has been appointed as the general manager of BallPoint Construction Group. Prior to commencing at BallPoint, Mr Bryant had the position of chief financial officer at the Western Australian Child and Adolescent Health Service (incorporating Princess Margaret Hospital).

Shares in recently listed companies Norwood Systems and ResApp Health have surged in recent weeks as investors warm to the wave of tech companies completing reverse takeovers.

Perth-based law firm Jackson McDonald has honoured a former partner by funding an emerging cancer researcher as part of a record $4 million in grants announced by the Cancer Council WA today.

More checks and balances are needed to ensure sub-contractors on government jobs are getting paid, according to a report released today by Auditor-General Colin Murphy.

Western Australian businessman Roger Hussey has been remembered by his colleagues as an intelligent and energetic contributor to the local community, following his death yesterday.