Our weekly appointments wrap includes Andrew Crane, Amit Chakma, Mike Bradford, Geoff Glass, Lee McIntosh, Robert Harvey, Meriel Steadman, Warren Willis, Christine MacKenzie, Adam Handley and James Clarke.
Taking inspiration from the venture capital sector to shake-up cultural funding could support the tireless work of emerging talent, and unleash creativity.
Redevelopment of WA's theatres and concert halls are just two projects to be funded under the state government's $76 million recovery package for the arts sector.
The Committee for Perth has renewed its push for a world-class centre for indigenous culture as part of a two-year action plan to boost the city's international reputation. Another key recommendation was to establish Perth as a renewable energy leader.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Severine Logan, Michael Murphy, Peter Egan, Gningala Yarran-Mark, Kevin Gallagher, Ian Davies, Darren Hedley, Zoe Yujnovich and Paul Graham.
The long-running debate over Brexit is frustrating but there are much larger issues that will shape business and trade opportunities, the lord mayor of the City of London told a Perth business audience today.
Perth residents' median age is up, they share their home with fewer people, but are much more likely to be working and paying off a housing loan than their forebears 70 years ago, a new study has found.
David Flanagan will be replaced by former KPMG partner Gary Smith as chancellor of Murdoch University, following the completion of his second term in the role.
A Committee for Perth report compiled by Ipsos made waves last month when it found nearly a quarter of residents would describe the Western Australian capital to visitors as ‘average', ‘boring', ‘dull' and ‘parochial'.
Perth's inferiority complex is holding it back from potential growth and development, as it is viewed to be as appealing as Australia's largest cities, a new report has found.
More than 1,300 people attended a National Reconciliation Week breakfast this morning in Perth and heard newly installed minister Ken Wyatt deliver a positive message about progress to date and urge optimism and trust for the future.
Conflict and controversy surrounding ambitious or large-scale developments can be best avoided by involving the community at all stages of the planning process, according to new analysis of some of Perth's most historically contentious projects.
An authentic indigenous cultural centre could be a key element in the revival of Western Australia's ailing tourism sector, providing a unique attractor for interstate and international visitors, a recent forum has heard.
As International Women's Day is celebrated globally today, the WA Women's Hall of Fame has inducted 15 high achievers into its ranks, including mining executive Bronwyn Barnes and Committee for Perth chief executive Marion Fulker.
Perth does not need to over emphasise economic diversification to revitalise the local economy, but rather embrace its competitive advantages, according to a report released by the Committee for Perth today.
John Atkins is back in town to help Anglicare WA usher in a new strategic plan. He joins outgoing chief executive Ian Carter to reflect on the history and future direction of the not-for-profit group.
At a time when debate about a potential outer harbour project south of Perth is building momentum, a look at the history of development in Kwinana's industrial zone provides an illustration of the impact of government intervention in the state's economy, for better or worse.
Hundreds of occupational licences and permits are to be reviewed by the state government's key economic regulator, with the potential to save consumers tens of millions of dollars.
A new report has challenged the accepted wisdom that Western Australia has a boom-bust economy that rises and falls on the back of the resources sector.
Western Australia is behind the mark when it comes to female leadership at ASX-listed companies, but gender diversity has improved on the boards of the nation's top public companies.
A new survey has shed some light on the impact that the mining downturn has had on households in Perth and Peel, with nearly half of those surveyed saying they don't expect their quality of life to improve anytime soon.
SPECIAL REPORT: Growing infrastructure needs and a diminishing capacity to fund them is a major challenge for WA, according to key players who attended a recent Business News forum.