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 1 hour ago

West Perth church sold for $6m

The Ross Memorial Church on Hay Street operated under the Uniting Church banner for more than a century before it was sold to Faith Community Church.

Podcasts 1 day ago

At Close of Business podcast June 22 2026

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr talk about the recent Indigenous Business publication.

Deals 1 day ago

National Storage sites change hands after $6.7b deal

Property records show at least 10 National Storage sites across Perth have so far changed hands, following a $6.7 billion takeover of the former ASX-listed real estate trust.

Podcasts 19 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 19 2026

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell on the success of architecture practice Hames Sharley.

Podcasts 19 Jun 2026

Mark My Words June 19 2026

Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Ella Loneragan discuss the latest on Pauline Hanson; industrial war in the Pilbara; tax changes; Summit Homes; Multiplex; and construction costs.

Podcasts 18 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 18 2026

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the state government's aim to boost the connection between VET and university pathways in higher education.

Mining 18 Jun 2026

Ex-Lindian Resources chair sues for $10m

A former chair of Lindian Resources has launched a new legal action suing the ASX-listed rare earths developer over shares worth around $10 million.

Property 17 Jun 2026

Summit buys $40m worth of land across WA

Developer and builder Summit Homes Group has acquired $40 million worth of land spanning 180 lots across WA as part of its program to speed up housing supply.

Cultural Industries 16 Jun 2026

Fortescue renews partnership with RFDS WA

The Andrew Forrest-led miner has locked in another five years of support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia to the tune of $7.25 million.

Deals 16 Jun 2026

Victor Goh-linked company to divest long-vacant site

A North Fremantle site with views of Leighton Beach and links to elusive Malaysian developer Victor Goh is set to sell, after it sat vacant for more than a decade.

Cultural Industries 16 Jun 2026

Minderoo, big funders unite in refugee lending facility

Some of Australia's largest philanthropic organisations, including the Forrests' Minderoo Foundation, have banded together to launch a lending facility for refugee-led businesses.

Podcasts 15 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 15 2026

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Ella Loneragan about the latest on Perth Symphony Orchestra.

Deals 15 Jun 2026

Welshpool warehouse in $5.8m sale

A machinery servicing company has purchased a 3,990-square metre industrial site in Welshpool for $5.83 million, signalling a significant expansion from its 412sqm home.

Cultural Industries 15 Jun 2026

Perth Symphony reveals new chair

A leadership transition coincides with Perth Symphony Orchestra's strongest financial result in years.

Property 12 Jun 2026

ECU City wins top design prize

The design for the $853 million Perth campus won the most awards in this year's WA Architecture Awards as well as the top honour (see the full list of winners).

Property 11 Jun 2026

Megara’s long-awaited $240m project finished

The North Fremantle apartments are finished after years of battling with rising construction costs, with developer Megara saying attempting the same luxury project now would not be possible.

Property 10 Jun 2026

MLV Real Estate consolidates brands

The West Perth real estate business has consolidated its brands after acquiring three property companies in the past two-and-a-half years.

Podcasts 09 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 9 2026

Ella Loneragan and Jack McGinn discuss Holyoake and its chief executive Ben Smith.

Cultural Industries 09 Jun 2026

Outreach up amid profit-to-purpose pivot

Holyoake chief executive Ben Smith is taking the not-for-profit organisation to new heights.

Property 08 Jun 2026

Rinehart sells Dalkeith block for $9.4m

The mining magnate has sold a block of riverfront land next to the Hancock family mansion in Dalkeith, after years of listing the site on and off the market.

Podcasts 05 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 5 2026

Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera unpack some of WA's biggest corporate U-turns in the wake of Allbirds' AI pivot.

Cultural Industries 05 Jun 2026

WA artists design Olympic uniform art

Noongar artists Peter Farmer and his son have been unveiled as creators of the artwork to be displayed on the Australian Olympic Team's next uniform.

Deals 05 Jun 2026

Perth mansion sells for $9.2m

A Mount Pleasant home overlooking the Swan River has sold for $9.2 million, the highest price in the suburb in at least more than a year.

Podcasts 05 Jun 2026

Mark My Words June 5 2026

Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan to discuss BHP's $160m investment; the West Coast Eagles; tax changes; and property projects including Fast Eddys.

Podcasts 04 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 4 2026

Jack McGinn speaks to Ella Loneragan about the state's biggest Indigenous businesses and their growth.

Cultural Industries 04 Jun 2026

New chief of Arts and Culture Trust announced

A NSW creative industries leader will head the cultural venue operator after the trust's first independent chief executive, Janis Carren, left for VenuesWest.