Madeleine Stephens

Creative organisations are congregating in areas of Perth to maximise resources and encourage visitation.

Western Australian beers Swan Draught and Emu Export will be brewed in NSW or Queensland after Lion announced the closure of its West End Brewery this morning.

The MACA Cancer 200 Challenge raised $3.6 million for Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research on the weekend, taking the total donated in 2020 to $4.5 million, despite COVID-19.

In the third instalment of the WFH Series, Business News explores how managers can ensure their teams are mentally healthy and productive.

A team of Perth creatives has used the downtime provided by the COVID-19 pandemic to launch a new theatre company in Fremantle.

Percent for Art schemes have led to growth in the amount of public art in WA, and the boom is just beginning.

WA agricultural researchers will explore emerging markets for bakery goods and noodles and rice made from oats in South East Asia after receiving $2 million in funding from the state government.

The aged care royal commission has made recommendations to the government requiring immediate action to support the aged care sector during the pandemic.

St John Ambulance WA’s contract with the Department of Health has been extended until June 2022, using a new funding model.

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest’s hospitality and entertainment company, Z1Z, will open its first venue at the Old Swan Brewery site in early November.

From October 1, Western Australians will be able to exchange their used bottles for cash, but how will the scheme operate?

Perth Public Art Foundation is to be wound-up after the City of Perth failed to renew its funding and it struggled to secure other backing amid the pandemic.

About 30 million less public transport trips were taken in 2019-20 causing revenue to fall by $28 million, according to the Public Transport Authority of WA’s annual report.

Coastal and marine environmental consultancy BMT has been awarded $13.4 million by the Department of Transport to consult on coastal dredging.

Water Corporation has revealed an $809 million surplus in the 2020 financial year, potentially propping up the state budget despite a national recession.

Australia’s primary producers are exploring new export markets and defending their reputation amid rising political tensions.

Curtin University has launched a campaign to create a permanent home for a collection of rare artworks created by Aboriginal children of Australia’s Stolen Generations.

Darryl Hockey has been appointed chief executive of the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc, replacing Alex Ogg who resigned in July.

Colin Walker is on a mission to connect people with the Art Gallery of WA.

First-time entrant and Wongutha-Yamatji artist Meyne Wyatt has been awarded the Archibald Packing Room Prize for his self-portrait, Meyne.

Bec Johnson has used her experience with type 1 diabetes to create a support network for others.

Live export company Emanuel Exports has acquired a 15 per cent stake in agribusiness firm Alterra.

Western Australian writer Holden Sheppard’s debut novel, Invisible Boys, could make it to the big screen, after director Nicholas Verso and producer Tania Chambers optioned the film and television rights last month.

Having worked hard to adapt to the digital threats of an evolving media market, many publishers and broadcasters are now struggling with the impacts of COVID-19.

Businesses can apply for grants to attend events, trade shows and conferences after the federal government announced a $50 million package to restart the corporate events sector.

Ngala turns 130 years old this month, making it one of WA’s oldest not-for-profit groups.

Swan Taxis has reported a big annual loss, after being hit by a large reduction in revenue over the past year and shutting down two of its operating divisions.

Newswire service AAP has announced a crowdfunding campaign to fundraise to support its services, two months after it was purchased by a consortium of philanthropists and investors.

Western Australians can now see where their closest container deposit refund point will be located, ahead of the scheme's October 1 start date.

Gage Roads Brewing Company recorded a $2.1 million loss, which it attributed to a sales shortfall in the first half of the financial year and disruption due to COVID-19.

Perth father and son Neil and Zac Barrett opened Hemingway Cafe today in Central Park, the seventh venue the pair has established.

Seven West Media’s underlying net profit was down 66.1 per cent to $40.8 million, due to a weak advertising market.