Ella Loneragan joined Business News as a journalist in 2025, covering cultural industries.
She was named student journalist of the year at The Walkley Foundation’s 2025 Mid-Year Media Prizes.
Ms Loneragan began working at The West Australian as a digital producer in 2023, while studying a bachelor of arts in journalism and international relations at Curtin University.
The wetland in Perth’s western suburbs has undergone a name change to its Whadjuk Noongar title, after receiving approval from an independent advisory body.
This year’s state property awards recognised the Multiplex WA regional director for his three decades of service as a commercial property developer in Perth.
More changes are set to shake up the peak industry body, including the resignation of a further six board members, amid funding uncertainty and its chief executive’s departure.
The Emergency Relief and Food Access Service is calling for an increase in government income support, after reporting a 234 per cent growth in the number of clients.
The state government body, designed to support small WA businesses, will welcome the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry boss as chair, alongside two other appointments.
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.