Cultural Industries

Perth billionaires Kerry Stokes and Alexandra Burt have been named among the major supporters of a $60 million fundraising campaign by the National Gallery of Australia.

Plans to build an Aboriginal cultural space on Rottnest Island are under way as ceremonies take place this week reflecting on the history of the former prison island.

The Forrests’ Minderoo Foundation has contributed $30 million towards the Edith Cowan University CBD campus, as part of a 25-year partnership with the educational institution.

UnionsWA secretary Owen Whittle has taken up a new role as West Australian Music chief executive after 12 years with the state's peak trades and labour council.

The Hospital Research Foundation Group WA focuses on regional communities and preventive health.

The newly opened Ruah Community Services’ centre for women and children fleeing domestic violence will be named after one the state's most reclusive billionaires, Angela Bennett.

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.

Billionaires Andrew and Nicola Forrest will step down as Minderoo Foundation co-chairs to pass the baton to prominent barrister and company director Allan Myers.

OPINION: The Lester Prize gets very little recognition, despite being considered one of the major art prizes in the country.

Perth Festival has set its sights on East Perth power station as an event space, a site previously earmarked for redevelopment by Kerry Stokes and Andrew Forrest.

Australia’s biggest charity bike ride has raised a record $10 million to fund cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

West Australian Ballet has postponed the search for a permanent artistic director while it completes a strategic review, with David McAllister to fill in for another year.

Workforce and infrastructure development are paramount to the sustainable growth of WA’s screen industry.

Zonta House has been providing support to women experiencing family and domestic violence for 40 years.

Andrew Forrest has called on the philanthropic and private sector to pour more support into humanitarian aid in Gaza, after donating an additional $18 million.

A leader on many global economic and wealth indicators, Australia is a laggard when it comes to bequeathing wealth to charity.

A four-day survival adventure undertaken by mining executives has generated funds to support young people in need.

Chamber of Arts and Culture Western Australia has revealed several board changes, including Anthony Hasluck’s appointment as chair to replace outgoing June Moorhouse.

One of WA’s most established research institutes is reinventing itself and the way it does business.

Mergers, partnerships and innovation are among the solutions to challenges facing the not-for-profit sector.

Barking Gecko Theatre Company and AWESOME Arts have announced a merger to become Barking Gecko Arts, with a rebrand to launch September 30.

Experienced Perth businessman Gary Lyons will play tennis for 25 consecutive hours to raise funds for The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Luxury WA jeweller Linneys has revealed its new project, with Argyle pink diamonds used in the creation of three quokkas valued at more than $500,000 each.

Margaret River Region Open Studios celebrates the beauty of the South West and brings benefits to the region.

A design for a revamped Perth Cultural Centre has been revealed but the estimated cost for the project has escalated, with the state government investing an additional $20 million.

The Aged Care Bill 2024 has been introduced to federal parliament, proposing a $5.6 billion reform package, improved home care support, new elderly protection laws and increased funding.

Disability services provider Rocky Bay has restarted the search for its new home after deciding against building a facility in Belmont.

MercyCare’s family and community services division has launched an educational program to tackle the family and domestic violence crisis.

The arts and culture sector faces increasing costs and changing audience preferences as the state government prepares to release a 10-year plan.

Telethon Speech and Hearing chief executive Mark Fitzpatrick will move to human services provider PeopleKind Group as chief in November, taking over from Gordon Trewern.

Two new creative initiatives are working to increase access to the arts for older Western Australians.

Artists throughout the Indian Ocean region will converge on WA to celebrate all thing crafty.