News Articles for Nicola Forrest

While Perth's CBD hotels are struggling, many accommodation providers around WA are faring well, if they can find enough staff.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation spent $88 million on philanthropic causes in 2020, giving $19.7 million to its Flourishing Oceans initiative.

New Zealand rugby administrator Tony Lewis will return to WA after being appointed chief executive of the Western Force, replacing outgoing CEO Mark Evans.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have added to their sprawling private business empire by purchasing boot manufacturer and retailer R.M. Williams for a reported $190 million.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest-backed Tattarang will pay $30 million to acquire two major pastoral stations in the Kimberley, increasing its already extensive Harvest Road investments.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest-backed investment group Tattarang has reportedly acquired a 50 per cent stake in Sydney-based fintech Azupay for more than $4 million.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have rebranded their private company as Tattarang, with the change of name coming soon after several board and executive changes.

Fraser's Restaurant Group has announced it won't be reopening The Old Brewery on Mounts Bay Road once COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are relaxed, surrendering its tenancy to head lease owners Minderoo Group.

Giving increased last financial year, but the economic fallout from COVID-19 will affect the potential for generosity into the future.

Adarsh Australia has been awarded a government contract to produce up to 10,000 face shields for Western Australia's surgeons and ENT specialists, boosting the state's supply of critical protective medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The federal government will provide $100 million to more than 300 charities, Minderoo Foundation committed $5 million to community initiatives, and Gina Rinehart donated $6 million to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia over the weekend to help charities meet increased demand.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have donated an additional $520 million to their philanthropic organisation Minderoo Foundation, bringing their total donations to $2 billion.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation is flying in tonnes of medical supplies from China and increasing Western Australia's capacity to test for COVID-19, as part of a rescue package announced today.

This year's Most Influential feature has been narrowed down to the 50 people in WA making the biggest impact in business and politics.

Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Group is heading back to the drawing board on its plan to redevelop Cottesloe's Indiana Tea House, after the local community expressed little desire to see an architectural jury's preferred design become reality.

Construction work will start in April on the $35 million second stage of the University of Western Australia's Forrest Hall, with local building firm Jaxon appointed to carry out the works.

Rick Heath has been named executive director at Black Swan State Theatre Company, following controversy over sudden leadership changes at the organisation last year.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation has committed $70 million to Australia's bushfire response, far exceeding the contributions made by big companies across the country.

An emerging battle for the future of WA's energy industry and efforts to revive Perth's street precincts have been among the defining themes of 2019.

Rio Tinto's 22-year relationship with Black Swan State Theatre Company has come to an end, as it was announced at the theatre company's season launch last night that Fortescue Metals Group will step in as its new principal partner.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation has announced a $US300 million ($440 million) commitment to establish a new industry-focused initiative to end worldwide plastic waste.

Two Western Australian arts organisations have made changes to their boards, with appointments including David Shirley, Rowena Albones, Ben Lisle and Rishelle Hume.

Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Group has narrowed the choice for the preferred design to replace the Indiana Tea House on Cottesloe Beach, after two of the four designs received strong support from the public and the competition jury.

WA's major theatre company has reported a sharp fall in box office sales for the fourth year in succession, along with a small operating surplus, with a big donation from Minderoo Foundation helping to bolster its financial position.

Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Group has named a shortlist of four architecture firms to guide the redevelopment of Cottesloe's famous Indiana Tea House.

Nicola Forrest, Sue Murphy, Neville Owen, and Diane Smith-Gander have been recognised for their service at this year's Queen's Birthday Honours, along with business executives including Anthony Kiernan, Greg Wall and Graeme Wallis.

Black Swan State Theatre Company announced today its outgoing executive director Natalie Jenkins has already left the organisation while also disclosing her replacement, Danielle Norrish, may not hold the role permanently.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation has pledged up to $2 million to The Nature Conservancy to undertake a series of activities to improve the Swan-Canning Estuary's health, including the restoration of lost shellfish reefs.

Black Swan State Theatre Company announced late on Friday afternoon that executive director Natalie Jenkins would be leaving and recently appointed board member Danielle Norrish would take the role.

The Black Swan State Theatre Company is leading a push for comprehensive diversity, and connecting with corporate partners through these closely aligned aims.

Following in the footsteps of Stan Perron, some key names in philanthropy have increased their funding distribution, but many charity recipients are struggling to measure the impact of these donations.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's agricultural investment company, Harvest Road Group, has reported a big surge in annual profit to $7 million after a restructure combined the family's expansive pastoral stations with their Harvey Beef business.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have recruited a former banking executive as the inaugural chief executive of their private company Minderoo, while also disclosing its total assets more than doubled last

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Black Swan State Theatre Company executive director Natalie Jenkins knows all too well how important diverse revenue streams are for the production of large-scale performances.

As the inaugural winner of the the Minderoo Editorship, Armelle Davies will receive funding for a three-year full-time position at Fremantle Press, providing a valuable opportunity in a niche local industry.

New accommodation designed for the brightest minds within and entering the state has been built on the river bank outside the University of Western Australia thanks to a $27.5 million donation from Andrew and Nicola Forrest.

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A three-way partnership between the state government, Minderoo Foundation and Telethon Kids Institute will invest $49.3 million into a 10-year early childhood project aimed at improving outcomes for children up to four years old.

Fourteen females have been inducted into the WA Women's Hall of Fame today as part of International Women's Day, while a new report out reveals a spike in female board appointments to start the year.