Cultural Industries

Orana House will use its new funding and new office to expand its housing services for women experiencing domestic violence.

Forward works on Western Australia’s film studio, expected to cost almost $22 million, are scheduled to start later this month.

The WA lottery business celebrates 90 years in 2023 and prepares for 90 more.

After a raft of exits from Andrew Forrest's empire this year, another appointment has been made to the Forrest family's charitable arm, Minderoo Foundation.

Black Swan State Theatre Company and West Australian Opera were the most awarded arts organisations at the 2023 Performing Arts Western Australia Awards.

Japingka Aboriginal Art fosters long-term connections with First Nations artists and works to elevate WA’s Indigenous culture.

Valuing Children Initiative development executive Sarah Quinton said sharing the stories of children experiencing poverty was key in campaigning for a Child Poverty Reduction Act in Australia.

The Western Australian Museum has been awarded a $555,000 grant by the Foundation for the WA Museum to fund its acquisition of a significant East Kimberley art collection.

A new report has found the aged care sector in Australia will need $72.3 billion over the next seven years to meet rising demand of the ageing population.

One in three Western Australian households are skipping meals or compromising food choices, according to Foodbank Australia’s latest report.

Driving equitable, flexible funding in Western Australia’s aged care sector is an emerging focal point for providers, alongside tackling the persistent workforce shortage.

Minderoo Foundation has donated $10 million to facilitate the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the conflict in Gaza.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has secured state government funding valued at $800,000 to be delivered over two years, following a 'rigorous' review of its business model.

The orchestra finds a temporary home at Winthrop Hall as its performances and programs draw record crowds.

A new study has found the median rent as a percentage of aged care award pay was 97 per cent in Port Hedland as the sector continues to face workforce shortages and low occupancy.

A major new event launching tonight celebrating the Noongar season of Kambarang will become a permanent fixture on WA’s calendar.

The disability services provider celebrates 85 years in 2023, with big plans to grow for the longer term.

Ralph Addis will step down as chief executive of Lotterywest and Healthway after less than two years in the role and two months earlier than his contract was due to expire.

Dick Lester hopes to widen interest in his eponymous portrait prize.

An East Kimberley arts project six years in the making will tour WA, heading to its final home at the museum.

Ingrid Puzey talks about the big changes at West Australian Ballet and her plans for its future.

WA opts for a fresh strategy to help the arts and culture sector build on its post-pandemic recovery.

Short Back and Sidewalks signs up its first paid employee to help drive its expansion to tackle homelessness.

Businesses based on the popular concept are taking advantage of a strong market to grow.

Mossenson Galleries celebrates 30 years and owners Diane and Dan Mossenson reflect on their contribution to the WA arts sector.

Fremantle Biennale has launched its fourth iteration SIGNALS 23, announcing more than 70 events and putting the historic Elders Wool Stores to use for the first time in over 30 years.

Grants to help volunteers buy equipment or reimburse training costs aim to boost the dropping number of Aussies who are serving their communities.

A spirit of creativity and collaboration energises and transforms those lucky enough to hear WAAPA’s next generation of stars, writes Tess Palmyre.

The Hypotheticals is a contemporary tale of potential baby-making that’s thoughtful, refreshing and pleasingly subversive, says Claire Trolio.

Poet and artist Charmaine Papertalk Green strives to break the stigma around aspiring regional artists moving to the city.

Minderoo Generation One director Shelley Cable has called it quits after nearly four years with the Forrest family’s philanthropic foundation.

A small Rotary club in suburban Perth has had a big impact on an international medical charity.