Events

Businesses can apply for grants to attend events, trade shows and conferences after the federal government announced a $50 million package to restart the corporate events sector.

The newly launched RISE Business Awards by Business News will this year recognise the triumphs of businesses during some of their toughest times.

Perth has secured the rights to host the world’s largest marine mammal conference, ahead of competing bids from China and Singapore.

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has called out Australia, saying it needs to up its gender equity game at the launch event of her new book, hosted by Business News.

Business News offers a glimpse into Mathias Cormann’s career ahead of a Politics & Policy breakfast on August 7.

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.

Australia’s largest mining conference Diggers & Dealers will now be held in October at the Goldfields Arts Centre in Kalgoorlie, as the state relaxes its coronavirus restrictions.

A Western Australian coffee shop and coastal home were among the winners in this year’s Australian Interior Design Awards (AIDA), while Hassell took out top national prize for its design of an Italian restaurant in Melbourne.

Disability service provider Activ has become the latest organisation to withdraw a major fundraising event, with this year’s City to Surf cancelled on the back of state and federal government coronavirus directives.

This year’s Margaret River Pro surfing competition has been cancelled, while Cricket Australia has suspended the remaining Sheffield Shield series and the AFL is due to make a decision tomorrow on whether Round 1 will proceed this week.

Concerns over COVID-19 have led to the cancellation or postponement of more events in the state, including Australia’s largest annual mining conference Diggers & Dealers, along with the Anzac Day services. The virus has also led to more businesses changing their working arrangements.

The Australian Grand Prix has been cancelled as the prime minister faces calls to cancel mass gatherings to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Concerns over coronavirus have led to the cancellation of several sporting, cultural and business events but most organisations are planning to proceed with scheduled activities.

Growing concerns over the novel coronavirus have led this week to the cancellation of multiple business and sporting events, with the largest being HBF's Run for a Reason and the annual Steadfast Convention, which would have brought more than 2,000 insurance industry delegates to Perth later this month.

Five Western Australian tourism businesses have received gold medals at the recent 2019 Australian Tourism Awards ceremony, with recognition for best accommodation and food tourism excellence among the winning categories.

Associate Professor Melissa Langdon says International Women's Day is a time to celebrate women's achievements and have important conversations on how women can be better supported at work and in society.

Employees with autism and their employers have emphasised the importance of clear communication at a recent Autism West event.

Four of Perth’s most notable business leaders offered their thoughts on how corporations can have a positive impact on the Western Australian community this afternoon, as Business News celebrated its ’Great for the State’ series ahead of the first edition for 2020.

Fringe World Festival has grown to give thousands of artists the chance to showcase their work, although the financial returns can vary.

West Perth-based Capital Partners Private Wealth Advisors has been announced professional practice of the year by the Financial Planning Association of Australia.

Western Australian company Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils has won the small business award at this year’s Australian Exporter of the Year event, held at Parliament House in Canberra last night.

Perth philanthropist Annie Fogarty has been announced this year’s WA Australian of the Year for her work in education advocacy.

A new book profiling eight successful business people, including Murray McHenry, Rick Hart, Lew Beale and Kylie Radford, discusses what makes a great entrepreneur.

Indigenous skincare business Jummi Factory has gained financial backing from Minderoo Foundation after receiving top prize at the inaugural Dream Summit in Sydney last week.

Family Business Australia has appointed a new state chairman in the same month it launches its national event, Family Business Day.

The WA Maritime Museum, The Raw Kitchen, and small bar Percy Flint were among the winners at the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce's annual awards night this past Friday, in a competition described by judges as one of the most tightly fought in years.

New Fremantle venue Freo.Social is drawing on the founders’ experience with music festivals and outdoor cinema.

Kimberley Pharmacy Services director and remote area pharmacist Hannah Mann has received the highest honour at this year’s Business News 40under40 Awards, being named First Amongst Equals in a diverse pool of young business and community leaders.

A worsening of the trade war between the US and China could nearly halve Western Australian growth next financial year, according to Treasurer Ben Wyatt, but he believes a worst-case scenario will be avoided.

The media is like any other business, where adapting to consumer needs is the only way to survive.

Kate Lamont and Fiona Wood laid out ambitious plans when they joined other business leaders, including John Rothwell and Tony Joyner, speaking at BN’s 25-year anniversary lunch.

Disruption, a demerger and divestments are shaping Wesfarmers’ long-term approach to growth, managing director Rob Scott told last week’s Success & Leadership breakfast.