WA Business News came to life as a fortnightly newspaper in 1993, offering WA's business people their first taste of an independently owned news format exclusively about them and for them. We were rebranded to Business News in April 2013.

Established by Harry Kleyn, the founding partner of the Community Newspaper Group, and his business partners Vanguard Press, Business News found a healthy niche as a free circulation newspaper almost exclusively circulated in the Perth CBD.

The goal for Business News today and its team in going forward is simple - our aim is to deliver a high-quality news and information service that provides insights, connection and opportunities to doing business in the nation's leading economy.

Our members include local, national and international organisations, who set aside commercial gain, sectoral interests and personal perspectives to come together to be a united voice on the issues facing Perth.

• We are a member driven organisation who represent a large number of Perth and Australia’s stewardship brands.
• We play a leadership role by focusing on issues that are critical to Perth’s future growth and development.
• We are an independent organisation with a reputation for getting things done.
• We offer our members the opportunity for participation and input.
• We rely on our research to provide us with a fact-based platform.
• We are thought leaders with a transparent agenda.
• We have a clear vision and are committed to making it a reality.
• We work collaboratively with an influential group of members and stakeholders.
• We use a unique model of advocacy that takes a long-term, apolitical approach.
• We are a think-tank committed to sharing information that will positively influence policy development for the Perth and Peel region.

Striving to support the conservative state political parties at the time, The 500 Club demonstrated its collective strength by raising funds for pre-election campaigning.

Over the last 30+ years, The 500 Club has supported conservative politics at both state and federal levels, by becoming much more than a fund raising organisation. Today The 500 Club is a dedicated group of like-minded people of influence and integrity, that deeply care about the political state of both Western Australia and the nation.

Independent of any political party, The 500 Club continues to raise funds for strategic activities for conservative politics. Membership is for individuals, by invitation only, with approval of the Committee.

The WA Mining Club was formed in 1972 by mining professionals who felt there was a need for greater interaction at both a social and technical level across the industry.

Current members come from varied backgrounds including accountants, economists, engineers, geologists, journalists, lawyers, metallurgists, suppliers and technical service industry representatives.