Gina Rinehart's $200 million commitment to house struggling veterans is close to the biggest single gesture of generosity ever made by a Western Australian, pipped only by one other (see the full list).
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.
Local industrial firm Perron Group has reported yet another big net profit, boosted by gains from a diversification strategy that included the sale of stakes in two Perth shopping centres.
Stan Perron Charitable Foundation's commitment to Perth Children's Hospital's rare and undiagnosed disease centre is one of the largest philanthropic donations in Western Australia.
Richard Goyder has been named as the incoming chair of one of Australia's largest private companies, just months after his early retirement from the Qantas board.
Perth-based investment company Perron Group has reported another big profit while flagging plans to diversify its portfolio, anchored by property assets like Central Park and Cockburn Gateway.
A multi-partner funding initiative valued at more than $146 million has been launched to bolster childhood cancer research currently being undertaken by PCH and Telethon Kids Institute.
Major charity Telethon Kids Institute is to be chaired by Naomi Flutter, succeeding high-profile Julie Bishop as the organisation prepares to roll out a new name and strategic plan.
Ian Armstrong has stepped off the board of major private conglomerate Perron Group, to be replaced after 35 years as a director by Victorian Ken Marshman.
Local scientists have won significant funding from the US military because its veterans are more likely to suffer from a debilitating motor neurone disease they are researching.
WA has some very prominent philanthropists, detailed in our updated list of foundations, and there is a push to expand giving across the wider community.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Edward Wray-Bliss, Walter Gomes, Raj Kandiah, John Palermo, Aurelien Scannella, Alan Dodge, Suzanne Ardagh, Christine Morris, Ian Wells, Chris Sutherland and Dale Alcock.
The number of international drug companies undertaking clinical trials in Perth is set to expand after local success story Linear Clinical Research opened a $6 million facility.
Ronald McDonald House Charities WA, a new Rare Care Centre at Perth Children's Hospital and the Perth Lynx are the beneficiaries of three recent sponsorship agreements.
Privately owned investment company Perron Group has reported a rare annual loss after making big write-downs in the value of its shopping centres and other assets.
Rio Tinto has purchased a third jet for Western Australia's aeromedical fleet, as part of a six-year partnership extension with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).
Elizabeth Perron has been given the daunting task of continuing her late father's philanthropic legacy. She spoke to Business News about how she is tackling this task.
Big donations to three philanthropic trusts in Western Australia augur well for future charitable donations, although the state's wealthiest person, Gina Rinehart, has bucked the trend.
Perron Group has announced key board appointments after the passing of its founder Stan Perron and disclosed the “greater majority” of its $4 billion in net assets will be donated to charity.
Nearly 1,000 people attended the funeral of the late Stan Perron this afternoon, with his daughter Elizabeth Perron promising to maintain his legacy as a great philanthropist.
The late Stan Perron, who passed away last Friday after building a $4 billion self-made fortune, started preparing for his succession more than 25 years ago.
