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

Property 2 days ago

Northbridge $10m office, apartment plan greenlit

A Malaysian developer's plan to build a $10 million office and apartment building next to a mosque in Northbridge has been approved by planning authorities.

Podcasts 2 days ago

At Close of Business Podcast July 31 2026

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Perth's new city architect's mission to communicate the value of design.

Property 30 Jul 2026

Yolk Property directors in $5m loan dispute

Two companies have launched legal action against Yolk Property Group directors Tao Bourton and Pete Adams, along with Chris Wiese, in a dispute over the recipient of a $5 million loan.

Property 30 Jul 2026

Griffin’s $16m Applecross project clears hurdle

Planning authorities have approved local developer Griffin Group's plan to build a $16.27 million six-storey apartment building in Applecross, despite pushback from the City of Melville.

Podcasts 29 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 29 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how stalled projects and a shortage of accommodation is testing WA's tourism ambitions.

Property 29 Jul 2026

Home relocator arrested, claims of owing big sums

A Western Australian house relocator who is being investigated over claims he owes clients more than $1 million has been arrested after allegedly breaching a court order.

Special Reports 29 Jul 2026

Hotel developments set for Perth unveiled

While developers race to meet rising demand, stalled projects and a shortage of accommodation continue to test the state's tourism ambitions.

Property 27 Jul 2026

Centuria appoints new retail boss

ASX-listed real estate fund manager Centuria has chosen the replacement of its former retail fund manager Bruce McCully, keeping the national role in Perth.

Property 27 Jul 2026

Brookfield rebrands to BGRE

Brookfield Properties has announced a rebrand to BGRE, following its parent company offloading Perth-founded Multiplex to a Japanese construction heavyweight.

Podcasts 23 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 23 2026

Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Mark Beyer about DevelopmentWA's residential land developments in the Pilbara.

Property 22 Jul 2026

Panel approves $240m St Martins revamp

Planning authorities have unanimously approved a $240 million plan to convert the CBD's St Martins Centre into a 240-room hotel, with office and retail space.

Podcasts 21 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 21 2026

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the revamp of multiple heritage properties in Fremantle.

Deals 21 Jul 2026

Mandurah shopping centre sold for $6.3m

A Chinese investor has bought Dawesville Shopping Centre for $6.28 million from a Singaporean company.

Podcasts 17 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 17 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about the McGovern Foundation, a charity established by former West Coast Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern and his dad Andrew.

Cultural Industries 17 Jul 2026

McGovern Foundation kicking goals, driving success

Concussions may have driven former West Coast Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern to an early retirement, but they didn't stop him from diving headfirst into his charity.

Health 17 Jul 2026

WA aged care providers create system roadmap

Seven of some of Western Australia's largest aged care providers have released a plan aiming to strengthen the state's increasingly strained aged care system.

Property 15 Jul 2026

Progress stalls on Summit's 52-townhouse plan

Multi-million-dollar plans to build 52 townhouses on a 1.9-hectare site in the riverside suburb of Rossmoyne have hit a hurdle, after the City of Canning delayed making a decision on rezoning.

Deals 15 Jul 2026

Fortescue buys Pilbara homes from Tattarang

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has purchased five properties in Port Hedland for $4.9 million from him and his former partner Nicola's private investment group.

Cultural Industries 14 Jul 2026

State govt invests extra $6m in new Binar home

Aboriginal youth organisation Binar Futures' new sport, accommodation, medical, education and community hub in Midland has received a $6 million boost from the state government, bringing the total investment to $18 million.

Property 14 Jul 2026

McCorkell appointed to $11m social housing project

The state and federal governments have called in McCorkell Constructions to build an $11.5 million three-storey social housing project in Perth's inner north.

Deals 10 Jul 2026

Vic Park warehouse sold for $5m

South Perth property owners have sold a tenanted 5,000-square metre warehouse in East Victoria Park for $5 million.

Cultural Industries 09 Jul 2026

Perth Cultural Centre in delay, cost blowout

The state government has revealed the opening date of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment has been pushed back again after years of delay and a total cost rise of $25 million.

Transport & Logistics 08 Jul 2026

Great Southern Fuel Supplies in $10m Pilbara buy

The 50-year-old bulk fuel and lubricant distributor has purchased a 2.3-hectare BP fuel station in Port Hedland's Wedgefield Industrial Precinct for $10.3 million.

Property 08 Jul 2026

Sevens plans $45m apartments for Vic Park sites

The Singaporean developer is set to purchase two neighbouring vacant sites in Victoria Park with a vision of building a $45 million eight-storey apartment building.

Property 07 Jul 2026

Serenitas in $30m Vasse land grab

The over 50s land lease community operator has purchased more than 14 hectares of land in the South West from ASX-listed residential developer Stockland for $30 million.

Property 07 Jul 2026

Caratti financial deception case drags on

The Commonwealth's dispute with Allen Caratti over charges of financial deception continues in court, with the property developer calling in former attorney-general Christian Porter as his lawyer.

Health 07 Jul 2026

Brightwater acquires Ramsay hospital

The aged care and disability support provider has taken over ASX-listed Ramsay Health Care's Attadale Rehabilitation Hospital, with plans to transform the asset by adding 39 aged care beds.

Terminal one retail and hospitality precinct

Retail 06 Jul 2026

Perth Airport unveils new terminal offering

A refreshed retail and hospitality precinct at Perth Airport's main international terminal has reached completion, amid major works for the planned $5 billion expansion.

Cultural Industries 06 Jul 2026

Black Swan finds Champion replacement

Matt Edgerton will take over from Kate Champion as artistic director of Black Swan State Theatre Company.

Podcasts 03 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 3 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Old Court House's 190th anniversary and the potential for heritage buildings to be reused.

Infrastructure 03 Jul 2026

Main Roads secures $22.7m Naval Base site

The state's roads manager continues to buy up land in Naval Base after the state and federal governments' $1.1 billion road infrastructure investment to pave the way for Westport.

Property 03 Jul 2026

Heritage buildings activate history

Heritage and design experts gathered at the 190th anniversary of the city's oldest building to ponder the challenges of adaptive reuse.

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