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The state government investment comes ahead of the 2026 opening of Adrian Fini-backed Perth Film Studios.

Perth enters a new chapter in filmmaking, with competitive production incentives and the imminent opening of its state-of-the-art studio.

Perth Film Studios has hired its inaugural chief executive, announcing Tom Avison will join the new venture from Sky Studios in the UK.

Construction is under way on the state's long-awaited film studio in Malaga, to be built by a consortium led by developers Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Fiona Hick, Christopher Kohne, Brodie McCulloch, Zahra Peggs, Dean Misdale, Kevin Wilson, Hanno Van Der Merwe, Julian Anthony, Derek La Ferla, Fiona Campbell and Theo Smyrniotis.

The group behind Fringe World Festival and Rooftop movies has appointed new board members to replace Renee Wingfield and Howard Cearns.

The state government has signalled it may rethink its market-led proposals policy, after planning minister Rita Saffioti questioned the process.

Two Perth businesswomen are building a premium global retail operation, helped by an impressive network of advisers and investors.

The WA screen industry has fallen in behind the idea of Fremantle as the state's film hub. But is Victoria Quay the best place for a movie studio? asks Mark Naglazas in the second of a series of articles on the most important piece of film infrastructure in our state's history.

It's not clear how much value taxpayers might get from Labor's $100 million film studio election promise, but the film industry says it will give the state an edge.

Little Creatures co-founder Howard Cearns told Business News he had teamed up with property developer Adrian Fini to establish a film hub in Western Australia.

The way Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle got to know each other says a lot about how they plan to work together after merging their businesses.

The McGowan government's shake-up of public sector agencies has triggered unexpected departures from key agencies, with road safety commissioner Kim Papalia resigning and three Tourism WA board members following chairman Peter Prendiville out the door.

SPECIAL REPORT: WA distillers are poised at the forefront of the next big movement in boutique beverages.

SPECIAL REPORT: One of Perth's most prominent names in property has had a transcendent effect on the city in 2016.

The influence of Adrian Fini's hospitality dream team was celebrated last night, with the two latest ventures by the group that founded Little Creatures Brewing among the highlights at the Australian Hotels Association's 2016 accommodation awards.

Little Creatures co-founder Howard Cearns' penchant for placing himself ahead of the curve has taken a fresh turn, with his newest venture recently opening its cellar door to the public.

It has taken 20 years for FJM Property director Adrian Fini's vision to become reality, but the doors are open at the first hospitality venue at the Old Treasury Buildings, which have been rebranded as the State Buildings.

Peter Prendiville and Howard Cearns will continue as Tourism WA chair and deputy chair respectively for another three year term, Tourism Minister Kim Hames announced today.

Perth's hotel development boom is continuing to gather steam, with plans submitted for a $30 million, 15-storey hotel to be built at 100 James Street in Northbridge.

The team behind Fremantle's Little Creatures Brewery has revealed details of its new Northbridge project, which will be called Alex Hotel.

The team behind Little Creatures Brewery in Fremantle has unveiled its latest project – a 74-room hotel on William Street in Northbridge.

THE 2012 wealth creators' list would not be complete without acknowledging the fortunes generated by the development of the Little Creatures brewery and subsequent listing of Little World Beverages

The past two weeks have given plenty of encouragement to those of us who see an enterprising future for business in WA.

IT would be easy to think of the takeover of Little World Beverages as a rerun of Matilda Bay Brewing Co more than 20 years ago.

Prendiville chairs Tourism WA

Sandalford Wines' Peter Prendiville has been welcomed as the new chairman of Tourism Western Australia.

PHIL Sexton, the co-founder of Matilda Bay Brewing Co, Dome Coffees, and Little Creatures, believes there are three key elements to staff training in hospitality.

The recent decision by two of Western Australia's microbrewers to sell up could present growth opportunities for the industry's remaining players, according to Gage Roads CEO Nick Hayler.