Peter Kermode

Riding the waves of Western Australia’s boom-and-bust economy while simultaneously dealing with the decades-long disruption to the media landscape means Business News has faced more than a few challenges during its 25-year history. Innovation has been the key, according to Business News executive chairman Elton Swarts and CEO Mark Pownall, learning and adapting from others while breaking new ground at the same time.

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: While half of Cedar Woods’ 30 projects are in its home state of WA, the company has taken opportunities in Victoria, Queensland and SA. This article is part of a special series to mark Business News' 25-year anniversary. Login below or For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month. To read more, pleasebelow or Subscribe For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month.

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL: As Australia was emerging from the recession it had to have in 1991 and 1992, the commercial construction sector in Western Australia was at the tail end of a boom that would add 200,000 square metres of office space to the Perth CBD. This article is part of a special series to mark Business News' 25-year anniversary. Login below or For first time subscribers, our monthly payment starts at $1 + GST for the first month.