Far more than simply encouraging more urban dwellers to ‘go bush', as was originally intended, the Bibbulmun Track has become so popular it is now regarded as one of the world's best long-distance walk trails.
Salinity may be the environmental threat that's top-of-mind among many Western Australians, but dieback is quietly carving a swath of destruction through forests and bushland in the South West, seriously affecting the biological diversity of the native ec
Shelagh Magadza has been appointed as artistic director of the UWA Perth International Arts Festival, replacing Lindy Hume whose final of four festivals ends in March next year.
It has been a another year of growth for the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research, with the organisation attributing its overall strength to early policies aimed at getting the right people on board.
Western Australian State Library chief executive Margaret Allen is living proof that a heart attack can strike anyone at any time, and that early intervention can minimise the risks of an attack.
The Anglican Homes name is being consigned to history as part of a major strategic plan to reshape the age care provider's image with a focus on the next generation – the baby boomers.
Greening Australia is the largest environmental organisation in Australia, but its work is far removed from the confrontational approach associated with some conservation groups.
Two gold industry awards for outstanding community service were also presented at the dinner to John Dow, former Australian Gold Council Chairman and Newmont Australia managing director and Hugh Da
The lacklustre performance of Southern Cross Broadcasting's 6PR Howard Sattler and Louise Rowe breakfast team, has station management assessing possible changes to the lineup.
The WA Government has allocated $3 million through ScreenWest to three new production projects in this year's first round of funding from the Screen Industry Partnership Fund.
FOURTEEN Western Australian employment services firms have picked up some of the $2.5 billion worth of Job Network business as part of an attempt to improve services to Australia's unemployed.
PROPERTY values and politics won out in a recent Town of Victoria Park decision to block a community service provider's office development application, according to Outcare chief executive Peter Sirr.
DESPITE recent speculation, news of WA media celebrity Basil Zempilas's departure from radio station 6PR may have been exaggerated.He hosts 6PR's Baz and Barra breakfast show with fellow Channel 7 personality Adrian Barich.
SIXTEEN pillars in the Woodside building at number one Adelaide Terrace will undergo a sensational transformation under the creative direction of a team from Awesome Arts.
FOLLOWING Channel Seven's decision not to match the Channel Nine consortium bid for the television rights to the AFL, Channel Nine is already moving to build its commentary team.
CHANNEL Seven Perth plans a significant rise in local production next year, focusing largely on lifestyle programs as the station moves to see off a challenge from rivals.
FREMANTLE-based Prospero Productions has won the Golden Spire for Television (Current Events) award at the 2000 San Francisco Inter-national Film Festival for its one-hour documentary Paying for the Piper.
