Madeleine Stephens

Perfect scores in education, environment and healthcare have led to Perth ranking as the sixth most liveable city in the world, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit.

The pandemic has changed the fundraising game.

Philanthropic donations increased in 2020, despite predictions it would fall.

The disability services sector has strong revenue growth, but some providers are struggling to stay afloat.

Western Australians will be able to locate authors’ hometowns and the settings of their favourite books after the launch of Writing WA’s literary map.

Ngala will run the early learning and development service at Oryx’s aged care facility The Queenslea Claremont which is implementing an intergenerational care model.

Overall attendance increased while box office sales lagged at Perth Festival this year after border closures resulted in a smaller program of local acts.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discuss Business News' annual philanthropy feature and how the pandemic has driven giving.

Aged care sector leaders say it is difficult to recruit skilled workers when the award for nurses in the industry is about 30 per cent less than those working in disability or hospital settings.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discuss what business leaders can do to address sexual harassment in the workplace.

Preventing workplace sexual harassment requires action from leadership.

CBH Group has appointed its chief operating officer Ben Macnamara as acting chief executive after the resignation of Jimmy Wilson earlier this month.

Joanne Pollard was named WA volunteer of the year and Woodside Petroleum was recognised for its volunteer programs at an awards ceremony last night.

Kate Cherry is bringing her business and arts experience to new projects in Perth.

Perth giving circle Meridian Global Foundation has partnered with not-for-profit Medical Oxygen for All to help $1.1 million in fundraising reach India.

St Patrick's Community Support Centre will receive $2.4 million to deliver accommodation and services to people experiencing homelessness in Mandurah and Rockingham.

Jimmy Wilson has stepped down as chief executive of CBH Group after leading the grain co-operative for the past four years.

Pendulum Capital, led by Peter Fogarty and Greg Harvey, will acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Alterra.

WA wine producers are managing the fallout from COVID-19 restrictions and China tariffs.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed the government has allocated an additional $17.7 billion over five years to restore trust in the aged care sector.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discuss MATES in Construction and how it is helping those in the sector access the support they need.

The Blue Room Theatre has reopened its newly renovated bar which was paid for by a $137,000 fundraising campaign.

Francois Witbooi has been appointed chair of Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA, succeeding long-time director Nicola Forrest.

Perth will host the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at Scarborough beach in April 2022, a competition estimated to attract 8,000 visitors to the state.

Western Australian craft beer and spirits producers have welcomed the federal government’s decision to increase tax relief for the industry, but some say more change is needed.

Mates in Construction is providing the industry with the tools to improve wellbeing at work.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Jordan Murray talks to journalist Madeleine Stephens about how WA's wineries are dealing with China's tariffs and the COVID-19 pandemic.

West Australian Ballet has appointed international businessman Olivier David as its executive director, after a lengthy national search.

China’s tariffs on Australian wine have taken a toll on exports from Western Australia, with a 24 per cent decrease in total wine exports in the year to March.

Food supply business New West Foods has acquired Elite Food Co for an undisclosed sum, to increase its product range and ensure it is competitive.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to journalist Madeleine Stephens about Scitech's new chair Chris Palandri and his plans for Scitech's future.

Western Australia-based InterGrain will lead and commercialise an $11.5 million national oat breeding program to help farmers grow the high-value grain.