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.
Following approval by the Statutory Planning Committee, National Storage is planning to convert the Swansea Markets into a $41 million storage facility.
The Statutory Planning Committee has greenlit Cedar Woods' latest apartment plan in Subiaco, as the developer's Incontro project continues construction.
The state government has reversed its decision to stop all but one tourism operator from passing through the Kimberley landmark at the end of this year.
Brightwater Care Group is set to offload one of its two commercial services to Intelife, after reporting a significant decline in the linen division's value.
Rio Tinto has committed to a new four-year partnership with Lifeline WA, as the crisis support organisation predicts it will need more than 700 volunteers by 2030.
WA's deputy chief health officer Clare Huppatz has taken over from retired Andrew Robertson as the state's chief health officer, becoming the first female in the role.
A series co-produced by Stan and the UK's ITV is the first production to be filmed at Perth Film Studios after the $233.5 million facilities opened in January.
DevelopmentWA has officially approved plans for the construction of a $165 million East Perth primary school, after early works started five months ago.