Cultural Industries

SPECIAL REPORT: Wealthy Western Australians have made some eye-popping philanthropic pledges over the years but none as large as one of Gina Rinehart's recent moves.

SPECIAL REPORT: Activ Foundation and the Royal Flying Doctor Service are Western Australia's two largest not-for-profit charities, yet they have very different approaches to philanthropy and fundraising.

Social Ventures Australia has secured backing from three philanthropic foundations established by prominent businesspeople in Perth for the first venture in a new innovative local fund.

The recently established Roy Hill Community Foundation has launched its first initiative at a primary school in Port Hedland, after securing $10 million in commitments.

The Art Gallery of Western Australia has drawn on old supporters led by Wesfarmers and new partners like a robotics startup to help revitalise its activities.

Eleven Western Australian arts groups have secured four-year funding deals under a long-awaited announcement from the Australia Council for the Arts, leaving four WA arts groups that have been getting government funding with an uncertain future.

Some of the state's biggest employers have made significant progress lately in terms of workplace gender equality.

The Department of Sport and Recreation and the organising bodies for several leading water sports have formed an Aquatics Strategic Steering Group to oversee a review into the state of the sector a

Sensorium Theatre and Spare Parts Puppet Theatre are among the major Western Australian recipients in the latest round of project grants from the Australia Council for the Arts, which were worth $11.2 million in total.

The state government has provided $16 million to ScreenWest to boost film productions in Western Australia.

The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia has appointed Ross Wortham chief executive officer.Mr Wortham started with YACWA in January as director, policy and advocacy.

Volunteering WA has appointed Tina Williams chief executive officer.Ms Williams was previously the marketing and development manager for the Women and Infants Research Foundation.

Western Australia's economic slowdown has hit the charity sector, with the value of donations per person falling last year, in contrast to every other state where the value of donations increased, a new report has found.

Western Australian corporate leader Geoff Rasmussen passed away on Friday night after a long battle with cancer.

The Cancer Council WA has launched its 2016 Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, urging businesses to help reach $1.7 million this year.

Two of WA's most successful charity events raised a total of $4.6 million this month, but not all fundraisers are achieving similar results

Nominations are being sought for the 2016 Western Australian Science Hall of Fame, which recognises the outstanding work of the state's scientists.

Charities in WA will need more fundraising champions like Vince Gareffa as traditional events prove harder to sell.

Perth-based law firm Jackson McDonald has honoured a former partner by funding an emerging cancer researcher as part of a record $4 million in grants announced by the Cancer Council WA today.

As the politics washes through changes to the healthcare sector, charitable providers have restructured to remain relevant.

AN idea that came to Perth businessman Keegan Crage during a run one day is morphing into a social enterprise that's helping homeless people resurrect their sense of self-worth.

UWA researchers are organising a mass activity challenge in Perth to encourage greater fitness and wellbeing, and provide researchers with insights into what motivates people.

John van Bockxmeer has been named a 40under40 finalist for his commitment to creating healthier WA communities. He has also been recognised with the Inspiring Possibilities award.

Jade Lewis's program to help female offenders gain employment, overcome stigma and resist temptation is now being expanded into a social enterprise.

The City of Perth says age-related issues have led to the deterioration of Jacob's Ladder, with the popular landmark to remain closed until at least late May while work is done to maintain its structural integrity.

It appears Water Corporation employees know the value of precious liquid more than most, with the government-owned entity recording the most blood donations of any Western Australian organisation for a fifth year in a row.

Another well known Western Australian political identity's days may be numbered, with Scott Ludlam, WA Greens Australia senator and Leukaemia Foundation's World Greatest Shave participant, stepping up his campaign to eliminate Gary, also known as his hair.

A national plan that lets people take home works of art with only a 10 per cent deposit and a nine-month interest free loan is attracting new buyers in Perth.

A unique Western Australian project aimed at challenging the perception that philanthropy is the preserve of a wealthy elite has facilitated its first major donation.

The artistic director of the 64th Perth International Arts Festival, Wendy Martin, has found several ways to keep Australia's longest running cultural festival fresh, with ticket sales already exceeding the 80 per cent box office target several weeks before the end of the event.

The future of a not-for-profit drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre considered among the strictest in Australia is in doubt due to a planning dispute.

Some of Western Australia's lowest income residents may soon be able to access solar panels and other energy efficient devices following the announcement of a $250 million national package aimed at improving existing and helping build greener community housing.