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.
The Bill and Melinda Gates-founded organisation's investment will go to The Kids Research Institute Australia and The University of Western Australia to accelerate research on malaria.
The not-for-profit's latest annual report has revealed its income has risen to $29.3 million since the previous year, following the approval of two new facilities.
Alan Barrett has been appointed chief executive of the National Trust of Western Australia, following Julian Donaldson's departure after 10 years in the role.