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Bechtel Selected To Deliver EPC Scope For Eva Copper Mine Project
Bechtel has been selected by Harmony to deliver the Eva Copper Mine Project Copper Concentrator and Non-Process Infrastructure in Northwest Queensland.
Jan 9


Coopers Brewery Lands Music Festival Double Header
Coopers Brewery is doubling down on its support for live music. Coopers has signed on as the official and exclusive beer sponsor of two...
Aug 26, 2025


Wealth Tsunami…Postponed?
Lately there has been a marked uptick in commentators predicting an impending mass transfer of wealth to the next generation within...
Apr 17, 2025


New Appointments To Coopers Foundation Board
A former South Australian Premier and a sixth-generation family member have been appointed to the Board of the Coopers Foundation. Steven Marshall and Bec Cooper have joined the Board of Governors of the charitable foundation established in 2006 by Coopers Brewery and the Cooper family. Steven Marshall served as the 46th Premier of South Australia from 2018 to 2022. After 14 years of dedicated service, he left Parliament in February 2024. A recipient of the Centenary of Feder
Oct 8, 2024


Bechtel Celebrates Opening Of Sydney Metro West City
Bechtel, Delivery Management Partner (DMP) for the Tunnel and Station Excavation (TSE) Works Package, part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest (CSW) project, congratulates our customer, Sydney Metro, on the successful opening of this line. As the second of four metro sections to open, this route connects Tallawong in Sydney’s northwest, under the harbour, through to the CBD and onto Sydenham, transforming how Sydney’s 5.4 million residents move around the city. Featured is p
Oct 1, 2024


Hospitality Professional Is Appointed By Coopers Brewery
One of Australia’s most experienced hospitality professionals, Peter Morelli, has been appointed as venue manager at Coopers Brewery. He...
Jun 18, 2024


Succession Planning - Preparing The Next Generation
As an experienced Family Business Advisor, I understand the unique dynamics, joys, and challenges that come with passing the torch to the...
Feb 27, 2024


Coopers Brewery Appoints First Female Chair
Fifth-generation family member, Melanie Cooper, has been appointed as the Chair of Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery, Coopers. Mel becomes the first female Chair of Coopers Brewery in its 161-year history and takes over from Glenn Cooper who is stepping down in December after nearly 22 years in the position. At the same time, Andrew Cooper will be appointed to the Board – the first sixth-generation family member to become a Director of the company. Mel Coop
Feb 5, 2024


Grant Thornton Release 2023 Australian Family Business Survey
Grant Thornton launched its 2023 Family Business Survey to coincide with Australia’s National Family Business Day revealing the key...
Sep 20, 2023


Coopers Awarded 'Highly Commended' In Social Responsibility
Coopers have claimed ‘Highly Commended’ at the eleventh annual Australian Drinks Awards Sydney. Coopers received this accolade for its...
Sep 12, 2023


Sixth Generation Family Brewer Joins Coopers
Sixth generation Coopers family member, Iain Cooper, has joined the brewery. Iain has recently returned from overseas to take up the position of Technical Brewer at Australia’s largest independent family-owned brewery. An internationally qualified brewer, Iain has worked for the past 3.5 years with Carlsberg in Copenhagen, focusing on malt research and honing his craft brewing skills. Coopers has a partnership with Carlsberg, brewing and distributing its pilsners in Australia
Aug 7, 2023


Moving From Employee To Owner
In this video, John Broons discusses the challenges of transitioning from an employee in the family business to becoming the owner and...
Jul 13, 2023


Family Business Insight – Mark Kagan, Scarpa Imports
John Broons interviews another Australian family business and gains some great insights that we can all learn from.
Jul 13, 2021


September 19, 2024 - Australia & New Zealand Family Business Day
Family Business Day is held on 19 September in Australia and New Zealand. It’s designed to recognise the invaluable contribution family...
Apr 13, 2017


Succeeding Outside The Family Firm
A look into why it can make sense for the next generation to succeed outside the family business first. Australia’s next generation of...
Dec 2, 2016

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