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He’s back!PremiumDeep Yellow defends hiring former Rio iron ore boss

Chris Salisbury has resurfaced at the uranium explorer almost nine months after sensationally quitting the mining giant in the wake of the Juukan Gorge debacle.

Daniel Newell and Stuart McKinnon

Curtain fallsPremiumNew chair takes stage as Forrest exits Black Swan

Nicola Forrest is determined to continue working to empower the WA arts industry to define and support future generations of artists.

Jenne Brammer

Next leaderPremiumCrown reveals its pick for new CEO

Crown has named its pick to lead the gaming, accommodation and entertainment giant just as a new suitor circles the business.

Daniel Newell

Gaming dilemmaPremiumFrustrated Crown Resorts bidder awaits call

Blackstone has still to engage with the gaming company’s board, six weeks after launching its $8b offer.

Comment, Sean Smith

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Rio apologyPremium
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Virus comes to Rio Tinto’s aid for AGM

With an absence of protestors and confrontation, it was a quiet day for the miner’s board.

Comment, Sean Smith

Outlook improvesPremiumFirst day bump for ASX debutant Global Lithium

Global Lithium has enjoyed a strong debut on the ASX, listing at a 50 per cent premium to its issue price.

Stuart McKinnon

Annual meetingPremiumRio cops ‘first strike’ over payouts to Juukan chiefs

The mining giant has copped an embarrassing ‘first strike’ from shareholders in a protest vote against $60m paid out to three senior executives who parted ways with the miner over the Juukan debacle.

Stuart McKinnon

Bright sidePremiumWest is best for upbeat directors

WA company directors are more than twice as optimistic as their Eastern States counterparts, with more than 80 per cent tipping better business conditions in the State over the next year.

Sean Smith

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Former Eagle among big names joining West Coast board

The high-powered board at the West Coast Eagles is set for a shake-up, including the appointment of a member of the 2006 premiership team, WA’s former treasurer and a female communications whiz.

Peter Law

Another crackPremiumFormer CBH chair Wally Newman makes comeback bid

The Newdegate farmer has put himself forward for a district four position, exactly a year after departing the board he served on for 20 years.

Jenne Brammer

First wordsPremiumWoodside’s Coleman breaks silence on early departure

The oil and gas company’s outgoing chief executive has dismissed rumours around his exit as “tattle” as interim boss Meg O’Neill made it clear she won’t be a lame duck CEO.

Sean Smith

Long haulPremiumMcFadzean moves on as Sheffield shuffles decks

After ushering in a deal to get the Thunderbird mineral sands project off the ground, CEO Bruce McFadzean will give up the role to take a seat on the board.

Stuart McKinnon

Reform continuesPremiumFormer SkyCity chair joins Crown board

Crown Resorts has added some corporate muscle to its board with the appointment of former SkyCity Entertainment Group chairman Bruce Carter.

Daniel Newell

workplace safetyPremiumCorporates respectful but need laws for support

WA business leaders say the corporate sector is prepared to take responsibility for stamping out sexual harassment in the workplace.

Kate Purnell

Protest voteScentre investors rail against exec pay

Investors in Westfield shopping centre owner Scentre Group have cast a sizeable vote against executive pay at its annual general meeting.

Steven Deare

Community consciousPremiumWA’s social pioneers find powerful voice

Fuelled by a shift in corporate attitudes, WA business owners have formed a new council to boost the representation of social enterprises.

Kate Purnell

Protest votePremiumUS investor challenges Woodside’s board diversity

Calvert Research and Management says Woodside’s board doesn’t meet its board diversity guidelines.

Sean Smith

Journey to nowPremiumCrown Perth’s history goes back to WA Inc era

Crown Perth’s history goes back to the early days of the WA Inc era and encompasses powerful probes, regulatory intrigue, international dealing and some legends of WA business.

Neale Prior and Kate Purnell

Gender diversityPremiumVirus may have slowed board changes: Smith-Gander

The corporate leader says the pandemic has persuaded some companies to defer board renewals until economic stability returns.

Sean Smith

Political tensionsPremiumMore diplomacy needed with China: Gaines

Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has called for more diplomacy and “behind the scenes” negotiating to diffuse tensions between Australia and China.

Colin Brinsden

Women’s leadershipPremiumFemale mentors, flexible male bosses key for Mostyn

Chief Executive Women president Sam Mostyn reflected on her “incredibly lucky life” and key moments of success ahead of International Women’s Day next week.

Danielle Le Messurier

‘Deep regret’VideoPremiumRio chairman falls on sword after Juukan tragedy

In this morning’s bombshell announcement, Simon Thompson said he was ultimately accountable for the failings that led to the blasting of the ancient site in the Pilbara.

Daniel Newell

Economic recoveryPremiumNev Power’s call to arms for businesses

The chair of the national COVID-19 Commission Advisory Board, Nev Power, has implored business to do everything in its power to support the vaccine rollout and encourage employees to get immunised.

Danielle Le Messurier

Border blastPremium‘Pathetic’: Gold mining boss slams border disunity

The chairman of Australia’s biggest gold miner has slammed some State Premiers, saying their level of co-operation on border restrictions during the COVID pandemic left much to be desired.

Stuart McKinnon