Tori Wilson

A major eastern states hospitality group with deep pockets has just purchased its fourth venue in WA as part of a broader strategy to rapidly grow its presence in the west.

Former Wesfarmers chief executive Richard Goyder is set to take over the role of WA Symphony Orchestra chairman, succeeding Janet Holmes a Court who has been at the helm of the organisation for the past 20 years.

Coinciding with the launch of Cottesloe’s 14th Sculpture by the Sea, Rio Tinto has awarded its prestigious $50,000 Sculpture Award to NSW artist Harrie Fasher, with two Western Australian artists also claiming prizes for their seaside works.

Oryx Communities is set to develop a series of premium projects in the established suburbs of Perth, with a vision to grow apartment living.

Julia Hales is a pioneer for the state’s arts and disability community, as shown by the fact she has brought together three of the state’s key arts organisations to co-produce her latest play at the State Theatre.

A forum of business leaders and academics has suggested a series of childcare and education reforms as one pathway to closing the gender pay gap.

The 2018 Fringe World Festival has matched last year’s $10 million in box office sales, levelling out after years of successive growth.

The Variety Bash has defied the odds and reached a major milestone, and its organisers say there’s plenty of road yet to travel.

Woolworths’ liquor arm has resigned from the Liquor Stores Association of Western Australia, following the association's support for state government plans to restrict the growth of large liquor stores, such as Dan Murphy's and First Choice.