International streaming service Netflix's choice to film a drama series in the South West reflects the growing attraction of the area for screen productions.
The state government will contribute almost $5 million to building the new multi-service facility, after Foodbank WA's previous Bunbury home was sold earlier this year.
The WA government awarded 383 contracts worth a record $442 million to Aboriginal businesses last financial year, with the Department of Communities and Main Roads WA the largest contributors.
The national food charity and rescue organisaton is the first tenant of a new 2,000-square metre warehouse in Kewdale, after securing a 10-year lease from Paul Sarich.
With the assistance of the Finis and the state government, CircusWA and the Fremantle Press have secured their first permanent home on Parry Street in Fremantle.
The regional town is set to host a national program designed to assist in the development of not-for-profit leaders amid a heightened regulatory environment.
A new machine funded by Lotterywest is streamlining set design construction, resulting in lower costs and improved efficiencies for the wider arts sector.
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State-owned Lotterywest generated more than $1.4 billion in revenue last financial year, with sales up 13.4 per cent and $373 million worth of grants and allocations signed off.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Dale Page, Eugene Koltasz, Francesca Lefante, Clayton Higham, Karen Hyde, Mark Fitzpatrick, Gordon Trewern, Ante Golem and Karen Brown.
One-time high-profile WA Labor electoral candidate Karen Brown has been appointed by the state government to chair Lotterywest and Healthway, replacing the retiring Peter Klinken.
Jointly run government agencies Lotterywest and Healthway will be hoping for leadership stability after Colin Smith was given a five-year contract as chief executive.
Two Perth business executives have been appointed to government boards, with Kellie Benda joining the Foreign Investment Review board and Karen Brown joining Lotterywest.
Ralph Addis will step down as chief executive of Lotterywest and Healthway after less than two years in the role and two months earlier than his contract was due to expire.
Western Australian governor Chris Dawson, former politicians Clive Brown and John Hyde, public health leader Helen Milroy and construction entrepreneur Harry Xydas are among those who received Australia Day honours.
The state government has awarded nearly $254 million worth of contracts to 119 Aboriginal organisations in the past year, with the total boosted by two large health contracts.
