Cultural Industries

Year-on-year growth and a desire for sustainability mean Fringe World organisers are in no rush to scramble for the philanthropic dollar.

The federal government has abandoned a plan to cut a Medicare rebate paid to GPs for short consultations.

A new contemporary art piece that captures more than 200,000 student signatures from schools across the state will be installed at Elizabeth Quay in early April.

Medical marijuana company Phytotech Medical is set to be the year’s first listing in Western Australia, after taking special steps to deal with last-minute legal concerns by the ASX and keen demand from investors.

The state and federal governments will provide an additional $21.6 million in home and community care funding to Western Australia this year to aid older people and those with disabilities.

France's Hopman Cup title hopes are still alive after Alize Cornet fought out an epic three-sets win over world No.5 Agnieszka Radwanska at Perth Arena today.

Safety Medical Products says it has successfully raised nearly $4.1 million to proceed with the acquisition of an unlisted 3D printing company.

Christmas appeals have received a mixed response in their calls for donations, however all charities report a significant increase in requests for their services.

Not-for-profit organisations are at risk of failure as they struggle to upskill staff, according to research from the University of Western Australia.

The growing uptake of preventative medicine has prompted Azure Capital co-founder John Poynton to re-enter the healthcare market.

Two Western Australians have been named as among the most influential within the social sector.

The man credited with pushing the Perth International Arts Festival onto the global stage has died, prompting tributes from the state’s leading arts organisations.

A critical report on the $10m Social Enterprise Fund is being kept under wraps

Perth's maturing startup community will soon have its first resources sector focused technology incubator, offering participants seed funding of $70,000.

Property developer Mirvac Group is aiming to strengthen relationships with Western Australian charities as it works on a cohesive community investment strategy.

Could health insurance follow the superannuation sector, where industry funds have collectively taken on private retail players? WA’s biggest fund, HBF, is leading a national alliance of not-for-profit health insurers, which are now a minority following the recent privatisation of Medibank Private.

A draft strategy paper released by the state government today has outlined plans to close the state’s largest psychiatric facility within the next 10 years.

The disability services sector is gearing up for a brave new world as new players seek to join the market.

WA's leading charity store chains are becoming more vital to the causes they fund

Local government representatives from Perth’s suburban north-west have visited Canberra in an effort to spark federal support for the growth of the region.

A statement released by Cricket Australia today confirmed the passing of Phillip Hughes, after failing to regain consciousness from an injury sustained in the Sheffield Shield on Tuesday.

A mix of both residential and fly-in fly-out workforces is necessary to keep mines competitive, industry giant says.

Netball WA is forecasting a rise in revenue as it diversifies into facilities management.

A partnership between Wesfarmers and an indigenous art group has generated a new business opportunity.

Wesfarmers has reported direct community investment of $44.6 million for the 2013-14 financial year, with social welfare and health the largest areas of expenditure.

The Western Australian government has talked up the positives contained in a report on indigenous disadvantage at a time when its relationship with Aboriginal people is at a new low.

The peak body representing WA’s art sector renews bid for an annual $20 million funding boost.

Companies are making a strong push to improve support for fly-in, fly-out employees.

Not-for-profit groups are taking advantage of the increased focus on health and wellness.

Workplace injury rates in WA have fallen despite the heavy influx of workers to construction projects. In fact, mining is behind retail trade in terms of injuries.

Our annual Well@Work feature discusses the need for health and wellness programs for employees, the trend in injury rates in WA, mental health among FIFO employees and how not-for-profit groups have recognised the importance of workplace wellness.

Moral and economic factors have driven employers to take on the responsibility for a physically healthy workforce – tackling mental health in the workplace is their new challenge.