Ella Loneragan

Perth-based Women and Infants Research Foundation is set to launch a global institute, alongside an endowment fund targeting $50 million to support its programs.

The family behind WA Limestone has purchased prominent developer Blackburne's former West Perth headquarters for $11.5 million.

Disability support provider Rocky Bay has announced its chief executive and managing director for more than two decades, Michael Tait, is stepping down.

A $26.8 million MSWA care facility replacing the old Quadriplegic Centre in Shenton Park has officially opened, following a lengthy battle with construction costs.

Sam Jones speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a multi-user port testing Australia's northern defence strategy.

The state government claims revenue raised from new parking bays at Elizabeth Quay will respond to rising concerns about increased traffic in the area.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Austal's US arm.

The City of Albany has selected ASX-listed Downer Group to upgrade its airport in a $44 million project.

The state utility firm has acquired a $5.45 million vacant block on Murray Street in Perth from investors including Lease Equity boss Jim Tsagalis.

Ella Loneragan and Isabel Vieira discuss the recent property interest and investments in Bullsbrook.

Garry Hunt will stand in as chief executive of the City of Perth for 12 months, replacing Michelle Reynolds after her surprise sacking last month.

Residential and industrial developers are rapidly assembling large parcels of land across a suburb in Perth's north east.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Sam Jones about how a partnership has aided a local gender equity organisation a chance to diversify its revenue.

Partnership gives WA gender equity group new funding to expand its work with business leaders.

DevelopmentWA has greenlit BGRE's plans for a 27-storey office building in Elizabeth Quay, amid persistent rumours that Rio Tinto will be its anchor tenant.

Melbourne-based artist Fiona O'Byrne has taken home the Lester Prize for Portraiture, with judges unanimously selecting her oil painting of her daughter in last week's awards.

Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss changes to tax and R&D incentives for startups.

A biennial celebration of design is set to return to Fremantle for a third year next week, expected to draw 15,000 attendees to more than 60 events.

UPDATE: Wyllie Group boss Melissa Karlson has expressed shock at criticism dished out by Business Events Perth chair Bradley Woods over the delay of the $1 billion redevelopment of PCEC.

Real estate agent and former ASX-listed resources company director Rob Mandanici has moved up from deputy president of REIWA to become its new president.

The opening of a hotel next to Kings Park has revealed a second WA acquisition by investor Capital Bay in partnership with global hotel company Accor.

Isabel Vieira speaks to Ella Loneragan about Business News' recent insolvency feature.

Tourism and transport company Pinnacle Travel Group has expanded its Rottnest Island portfolio with the acquisition of three hospitality businesses.

Isabel Vieira and Ella Loneragan discuss the Motivation Foundation's next steps in WA.

The world's first “future generations commissioner” has given Western Australia a series of recommendations surrounding the creation of the 2050 Commission in a new Forrest Research Foundation report.

The Motivation Foundation has opened a specialist school for disengaged young people.

Three industrial properties in Perth's south have been snapped up in quick succession, while investment activity in the area heats up with plans steaming ahead to prepare for Westport and the Henderson Defence Precinct.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Jack McGinn about the State's charitable sector.

Tax and regulatory reforms are reshaping how philanthropic capital is distributed.

National healthcare wholesaler Symbion has sold its only Western Australian warehouse – located on an 18,700-square metre site in Kewdale – to Harmony Property Investments.

A campaign to remove Woodside Energy as the Fremantle Dockers' major sponsor has gained momentum after MP Josh Wilson joined the action as the football club prepared for the second grand final in its 32-year history.

Global tech company Sew Eurodrive has sold its Welshpool warehouse to a local mining equipment supplier, which acquired the 2,300-square metre site as part of a growth plan.