Ella Loneragan

Ella Loneragan joined Business News as a journalist in 2025, covering cultural industries.

She was named student journalist of the year at The Walkley Foundation’s 2025 Mid-Year Media Prizes.

Ms Loneragan began working at The West Australian as a digital producer in 2023, while studying a bachelor of arts in journalism and international relations at Curtin University.

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ella.loneragan@businessnews.com.au

Deals 18 hours ago

Sevens Group in $13m Maylands sale

Singaporean developer Sevens Group Australia has acquired 7,000 square metres of land in Maylands.

Property 22 hours ago

Perth house price growth slows as nation flatlines

New data shows Perth continues to lead the nation in house price growth, but the rate is slowing as the national average flatlines.

Podcasts 29 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 29 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks to Isabel Vieira about why seven of WA's largest aged care providers are uniting to provide quality care and services.

Health 29 May 2026

Big players tackle state of aged care

Seven of the state's largest aged care providers are escalating efforts to advance quality care and services through a collaborative group.

Podcasts 28 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 28 2026

Ella Loneragan and Isabel Vieira discuss the under-representation of female leaders in public companies.

Health 28 May 2026

Southern Cross Care WA to backpay $5.4m

The aged care, mental health and disability support provider has signed an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman to pay back nearly 2,000 staff.

Podcasts 27 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 27 2026

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about how architects are adapting work-wise amid ongoing challenges across the world.

Cultural Industries 27 May 2026

Perth’s ‘kebab’ sculpture to live on

Up to $118,000 of funding is set to be allocated to a physical commemorative display of the Ore Obelisk sculpture in a motion passed by the City of Perth council last night.

North-West 27 May 2026

Aldridge takes over Carnarvon council

The state government has formally dissolved the Shire of Carnarvon council and appointed Martin Aldridge as commissioner, following the exit of most of the shire's councillors.

Podcasts 26 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 26 2026

Ella Loneragan runs through the latest on Cook's defence plan, a City of Perth backflip and Andrew Forrest's Cottesloe project.

Property 25 May 2026

Blaq’s $100m Mosman Park plan ploughs ahead

NSW developer Blaq Projects is progressing its $100 million 13-storey apartment plan in Mosman Park, having taken over the project from Peet last year.

Victor Goh is entangled in a dispute in the Supreme Court of WA. Photo: Attila Csaszar

Property 25 May 2026

Goh’s arrest warrant dropped

Malaysian developer Victor Goh has escaped the execution of his arrest warrant with a Supreme Court judge formally dropping the order on Monday morning.

Podcasts 22 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 22 2026

Claire Tyrrell speaks with Ella Loneragan about the next chapter for Co3 Contemporary Dance.

Deals 22 May 2026

Franco family expands Bullsbrook footprint

The $15 million purchase brings the family's Bullsbrook portfolio to 150 hectares of land and follows the reveal of Abadeen's plans to deliver 3,000 lots in the area.

Podcasts 22 May 2026

Mark My Words May 22 2026

Mark Pownall is joined by Tom Zaunmayr, Ella Loneragan and Sam Jones to discuss fracking in the Kimberley; the City of Perth; MinRes' lithium; property news; startups and more.

Cultural Industries 22 May 2026

Co3 enters new chapter

The dance company reflects on its roots as it enters a new chapter.

Cultural Industries 21 May 2026

Lifeline WA announces new chief

The mental health service will be led by Sarah Fordham, whose experience spans not for profits as well as the likes of Shell, Alcoa and Qantas.

Podcasts 19 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 19 2026

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss leadership changes at architectural firm TRCB.

Margrete Helgeby Chaney and Julian Donaldson

Cultural Industries 19 May 2026

Chaney to retire from Co3 Contemporary Dance

Margrete Helgeby Chaney will retire as chair of Co3 Contemporary Dance, leaving the role to former Perth Festival boss Julian Donaldson.

Property 19 May 2026

EQ debt fight sparks fresh contempt threat

A dispute between a company connected to Victor Goh and contractor SRG Global continues following an arrest warrant for Mr Goh.

Government 18 May 2026

Members in new govt committee named

The inaugural members of a state government committee advising on privacy and information sharing in the public sector have been appointed, ahead of new laws that will take effect this year.

Podcasts 18 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 18 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a new initiative intending to attract more international performing artists to WA.

Darcy Grant, Lauren Eisinger, Fergus Linehan and Wolfgang Hoffman

Cultural Industries 18 May 2026

Pushing arts beyond survival

The arrival of the Australian Performing Arts Market in Perth brought radical thinking in a bid to unlock international touring potential.

Podcasts 15 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 15 2026

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the state of major projects in South Perth, as development times ramp up.

Property 15 May 2026

Satterley concerned over tax reform pressure

Nigel Satterley says the federal budget's tax reforms will add pressure to developers' ability to deliver new greenfield developments.

Podcasts 15 May 2026

Mark My Words May 15 2026

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Ella Loneragan, Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn to discuss the Federal budget, a huge native title win, Exmouth tourism project, a big CBD sale, and more.

Food & Drink 15 May 2026

Kailis unveils Sorrento Beach venues

Kailis Hospitality Group has announced the details of two of four venues making up a $16 million investment in a new restaurant precinct overlooking Sorrento Beach.

Property 14 May 2026

Hesperia’s Hazelmere precinct to pass $550m

The Ben Lisle-led property group has announced it is in the process of expanding its industrial precinct in Hazelmere by 20 hectares of land.

Health 14 May 2026

Curtin Heritage progresses Mosman Park plan

An integrated aged care community plan spanning 2.8 hectares in Mosman Park has progressed, with Cox Architecture and Urbis selected to design the master plan.

Paul Holmes à Court and Martijn Schouten

Agribusiness 12 May 2026

Holmes à Court in major livestock shipping deal

Paul Holmes à Court's Heytesbury will take over a global shipping company's live export business in a deal that includes the acquisition of the world's largest purpose-built fleet of livestock ships.

Podcasts 08 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 8 2026

Jack McGinn speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the history of Albany's port.

Government 08 May 2026

‘Character assassination’: Saffioti on post-budget comments

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has chastised the editor-in-chief of The West Australian after he delivered a scathing introductory speech at the post-budget breakfast.

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