Madeleine Stephens

Former Perth Festival chair John Barrington has been appointed deputy chair of the federal government’s Creative Economy Taskforce, which was established to help rebuild the sector.

Little Creatures co-founder Howard Cearns told Business News he had teamed up with property developer Adrian Fini to establish a film hub in Western Australia.

Western Australia is set to have its own film hub in the not-so-distant future, after the state government called for proposals to develop studio facilities.

Brandon Craig will take charge of BHP's Western Australian iron ore operations, after working at the company for more than 20 years.

No cash, pay-at-the-table technology, a business focus on bookings, experiential dining and restricted menus may define the future of hospitality in Perth.

Newcrest Mining employees are gearing up for a 2,250 kilometre bike ride for mental health, after raising $110,00 for charity in the inaugural event last year.

Regional arts organisations are able to produce work that brings their communities together, without the budgets and resources of companies in the city.

The Western Australian arts calendar is starting to fill up after the COVID-19 shutdown, beginning with CinefestOZ Film Festival at the end of August.

Screen industry representatives, including Ben Elton, and the City of Fremantle are campaigning for state government investment in a film production hub in O’Connor.

The pandemic has highlighted the plight of the arts sector but will the support continue?

Gage Roads Brewing Company is opening a harbourside hospitality venue in Fremantle, after securing the lease for the A Shed building in Victoria Quay.

Advertising agency Meerkats has been acquired by ASX-listed marketing company WPP AUNZ, and will operate in Perth under WPP’s Wunderman Thompson brand.

Freeze Frame Opera was quick to hatch a plan to take opera to the people after COVID-19 restrictions were imposed and indoor gatherings banned.

Charity-run op shops lost millions in revenue when stores closed during the COVID-19 shutdown, but the threat has provided opportunity.

The new WA Museum will open on Saturday November 21, with a nine-day festival to celebrate the attraction.

Several arts companies have had surprising end-of-financial-year fundraising success, despite the economic impacts of the pandemic.

ADCO Constructions has won the contract for the Art Gallery of WA’s rooftop development, which will feature a 34-metre Aboriginal artwork and a skybridge.

Charity licences no longer have an expiry date and not-for-profits have less reporting requirements, under new changes to Western Australia’s Charitable Collections Act.

The disability services organisation is increasing its services earnings in a bid to mitigate the loss of revenue from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The federal government hopes Australia will be the backdrop of more screen productions thanks to $400 million to help the industry recover from coronavirus.

Historic Heart of Perth Inc management is finalising its projects before handing the scheme to a community-run successor, having revitalised the east end of Perth since 2017.

Fringe World Festival recorded a $1.2 million drop in box office sales for its 2020 season, which the festival attributed to cheaper ticket prices.

Music festivals, fundraisers, community fairs and marathons have been cancelled since March, but despite restrictions easing, organisers and suppliers are yet to fill their calendars.

A $10.8 million liver cancer research centre has been established with donations from several philanthropic and research organisations, including $5 million from the Cancer Research Trust.

Lotterywest has announced the beneficiaries of $26.3 million in COVID-19 relief grants, with West Australian Ballet receiving one of the largest sums.

Gage Roads Brewing Company is raising $5.2 million through an institutional placement, with the funds being used to strengthen its balance sheet and position the company for growth.

Community services provider Chorus is reporting early success in a trial it hopes can better connect people to their communities and local services.

East coast law firm McCabe Curwood will now have a presence in Western Australia, after acquiring Perth-based insurance firm SRB Legal.

Business News is launching a more personalised, user-friendly website, has redesigned its daily emails, and strengthened its editorial team with an experienced hire, in a bid to triple subscriptions sales.

Northbridge icon Cinema Paradiso may not be reopening after the COVID-19 shutdown, but several other theatres in the city are preparing to welcome moviegoers in the coming weeks.

Former Woodside executive Robert Cole has been appointed chair of Landgate's board for a three-year term.

Our Law producer Taryne Laffar has launched her production company, PiNK PEPPER.