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State govt launches 10-year arts plan

The state government has revealed its long-awaited 10-year strategic plan for Western Australia’s arts and culture sector, backed by a $54...

13.12.2024 4

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Axed arts event gains $1.5m

The federal government has swooped in to provide $1.5 million to Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe after its 2025 event was cancelled due to lack of...

06.12.2024 4

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Feds fund $1.5m to cancelled arts event

The federal government has swooped in to provide $1.5 million to Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe after its 2025 event was cancelled due to lack of...

06.12.2024 4

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New leadership for Kmart, WesCEF

Wesfarmers-owned Kmart Group has announced the resignation of managing director Ian Bailey after 19 years, with chief financial officer Aleksandra...

05.12.2024 4

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Sculpture by the Sea 2025 cancelled

Popular Perth arts exhibition has been cancelled for 2025 after the federal government's peak arts body Creative Australia confirmed it would not...

03.12.2024 10

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First stage of $97m biosecurity centre opens

The state government has opened the first stage of its new $97 million State Biosecurity Response Centre, aimed to increase the efficiency of...

03.12.2024 5

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WA govt commits $86m for DV prevention

The WA government has committed $86 million to prevent family and domestic violence, boosting support for refuges and creating new programs for...

02.12.2024 4

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Liv Declerck

WA govt commits $86m to prevent domestic violence

The state government has unveiled an $86 million commitment to prevent family and domestic violence, boosting support for refuges and creating new...

02.12.2024 10

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No full stop for Noongar Place Names

A creative Perth initiative has decoded ancient place names for its biggest project to date.

02.12.2024 7

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2024 WA Business Awards winners revealed

Complete Home Filtration, Pharmacy 777, and Fremantle Dockers Football Club were among the winners of the 2024 WA Business Awards.

29.11.2024 5

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The Push Up Challenge wins Telstra Award

The Push-Up Challenge represented Western Australia in this year’s national Telstra Best of Business Awards, winning the Building Communities Award.

29.11.2024 3

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St John WA launches new strategy

St John WA has unveiled a new strategic plan and shared a decrease in workplace injuries for 2024 in its latest impact report.

27.11.2024 7

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At Close of Business podcast November 26 2024

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss the 30th anniversary of Regional Arts WA.

26.11.2024 4

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Knight to lead Fogarty Foundation

Fogarty Foundation has appointed a new young chief executive to guide the philanthropy into its next chapter of educational program investment.

26.11.2024 3

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Gains continue in the US

Wall Street's main indexes ended higher overnight, with the small-cap Russell 2000 index hitting an all-time high after Scott Bessent's nomination...

26.11.2024 5

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Raising visibility for regional arts

Regional Arts WA celebrates its 30th anniversary with a fresh growth strategy.

26.11.2024 2

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New Tourism WA boss revealed

Hospitality executive Anneke Brown has been announced as the new managing director of Tourism WA, starting a five-year term on December 9.

25.11.2024 4

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VR film captures unseen Kimberley

White Spark Pictures has premiered an immersive virtual reality film at WA Museum Boola Bardip, showcasing never-before-seen parts of the Kimberley.

22.11.2024 4

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At Close of Business podcast November 12 2024

Liv Declerck speaks to Isabel Vieira about Prospero Productions, Western Australia's biggest screen production company.

12.11.2024 3

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US stocks hit record highs

Wall Street's main indexes notched record high closes overnight, lifted by stocks expected to benefit from Republican US President-elect Donald...

12.11.2024 4

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Local priorities drive screen success

Prospero Productions celebrates the growth of WA’s screen industry and reveals its upcoming projects.

12.11.2024 4

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At Close of Business podcast November 8 2024

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss Perth's worryingly low tree canopy rate.

08.11.2024 3

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Tree-loss rate beyond critical

Advocacy groups and local governments are pushing for more action to increase Perth’s tree canopy.

08.11.2024 3

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Rybarczyk joins Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific

Wesfarmers executive Tanya Rybarczyk has been named as the next president of explosives manufacturer Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific, effective February 2025.

06.11.2024 30

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Rottnest reconciliation progresses

Plans to build an Aboriginal cultural space on Rottnest Island are underway as ceremonies take place this week reflecting on the history of the...

04.11.2024 9

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O’Neill newest BCA board member

Business Council of Australia has announced Woodside chief executive Meg O'Neill as the newest addition to its board, joining Wesfarmers managing...

01.11.2024 10

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Crown Resorts selects Tsai as CEO

David Tsai has been permanently appointed to the top job at Crown Resorts after serving as acting chief executive since September.

31.10.2024 2

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Old Young’s Distillery $30m venue reveal

Old Young’s Distillery has announced plans to build a venue in the Swan Valley, estimated to cost about $30 million, and launched a crowdfunding...

30.10.2024 2

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New $1.3m state visitor centre announced

The state government has unveiled plans to spend $1.3 million to build a new Western Australia Visitor Centre at Perth Station, slated to open mid-...

28.10.2024 3

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Whittle to lead WAM

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...

25.10.2024 2

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At Close of Business podcast October 24 2024

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss an interstate healthcare merger which could have major implications for WA.

24.10.2024 8

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Wall Street finishes down amid tech losses

Wall Street stocks closed lower on Wednesday (Thursday morning WST), as climbing treasury yields pressured mega-cap stocks and investors grew less...

24.10.2024 4

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Merger means more medical research

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

24.10.2024 40

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Holsgrove new Tourism Council WA chair

Perth Airport chief commercial and aviation officer Kate Holsgrove has been selected to chair Tourism Council WA following the resignation of long-...

17.10.2024 2

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ASIC unveils executive appointments

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has revealed two new additions to its executive team, including former Perth-based lawyer...

17.10.2024 30

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Three new directors general revealed

The state government has refreshed public sector leadership with the appointment of three new directors general, including Jay Pickett taking up...

15.10.2024 4

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Infected tree removal at Hyde Park starts

Treatment has commenced at Hyde Park this week to remove the shot-hole borer infestation, which breached Western Australia’s biosecurity three...

15.10.2024 4

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Cancer ride raises over $10m

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

14.10.2024 50

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Climate impact: former US Secretary of State

Former United States Secretary of State John Kerry said not enough was being done to tackle climate change and this would cause major impact on the...

10.10.2024 8

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Growing tourism trends revealed at world summit

Improved technology and accessibility were highlighted as key tourism trends at the first session of the world’s biggest tourism summit, which...

09.10.2024 4

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Wall St indexes slip with rates

Wall Street's three major indexes closed down around 1 per cent on Monday while Treasury yields rose, as traders tamped down bets for Federal...

08.10.2024 4

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Screen players cast for sustainable shoots

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

08.10.2024 4

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Networks aid FDV support delivery

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

07.10.2024 3

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ASX miners bounce back with best week since 2015

The ASX mining sector rose 9.4 per cent this week on the back of China's big stimulus measures, helping boost the bourse to a record high.

27.09.2024 1

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ASX’s miners bounce back with best week since 2015

The ASX's mining sector rose 9.4 per cent this week on the back of China's big stimulus measures, helping boost the bourse to a record high.

27.09.2024 3

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At Close of Business podcast September 27 2024

Liv Declerck and Claire Tyrrell discuss a four-day survival adventure undertaken by mining executives to support young people in need.

27.09.2024 4

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Miners’ expedition has youth focus

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

27.09.2024 4

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Shifts at Chamber of Arts and Culture WA

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

26.09.2024 4

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Getting creative to close funding gap

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

25.09.2024 4

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Barking Gecko Theatre, AWESOME Arts merge

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

25.09.2024 4

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