Liv Declerck

Black Swan State Theatre Company and West Australian Opera were the most awarded arts organisations at the 2023 Performing Arts Western Australia Awards.

Japingka Aboriginal Art fosters long-term connections with First Nations artists and works to elevate WA’s Indigenous culture.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss Japingka Aboriginal Art's mission to elevate WA's Indigenous culture.

Valuing Children Initiative development executive Sarah Quinton said sharing the stories of children experiencing poverty was key in campaigning for a Child Poverty Reduction Act in Australia.

The Western Australian Museum has been awarded a $555,000 grant by the Foundation for the WA Museum to fund its acquisition of a significant East Kimberley art collection.

A new report has found the aged care sector in Australia will need $72.3 billion over the next seven years to meet rising demand of the ageing population.

Burns surgeon Fiona Wood has been appointed to the board of John Van Der Wielen-chaired biotechnology company Orthocell as it prepares for international commercialisation.

One in three Western Australian households are skipping meals or compromising food choices, according to Foodbank Australia’s latest report.

One of WA’s most senior mining executives, former AngloGold Ashanti boss Mike Erickson, has taken on a senior corporate advisory role at Indigenous contractor Carey Group.

Driving equitable, flexible funding in Western Australia’s aged care sector is an emerging focal point for providers, alongside tackling the persistent workforce shortage.

Minderoo Foundation has donated $10 million to facilitate the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians affected by the conflict in Gaza.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has secured state government funding valued at $800,000 to be delivered over two years, following a 'rigorous' review of its business model.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss West Australian Symphony Orchestra's latest moves. Plus: Albemarle exit, law firm merger and Tasmanian pub.

Mining services contractor Perenti has recruited Diane Smith-Gander and Andrea Sutton as non-executive directors following its acquisition of local competitor DDH1.

The orchestra finds a temporary home at Winthrop Hall as its performances and programs draw record crowds.

Focus on cyber security is particularly weak among senior business leaders and tertiary institutions.

Genesis Minerals has named MLG Oz Limited to supply mining services in a contract anticipated to generate about $45 million in revenue over three years.

Lynas Rare Earths chairman Kathleen Conlon has announced she will retire after 12 years with the ASX-listed company.

Improving cyber security regulation has the potential to nurture better business practice.

Perth-based lithium explorer Winsome Resources has received commitments from investors and is on track to raise $34 million via a placement to fund works at its Canadian projects.

Peta Slocombe and Kaylene Gulich have been appointed to the board of the Western Australian Institute of Sport as the state government commences its review into the sporting body.

A new study has found the median rent as a percentage of aged care award pay was 97 per cent in Port Hedland as the sector continues to face workforce shortages and low occupancy.

Perron Institute postdoctoral researcher Oliver Li has won a grant valued at more than $500,000 to lead a research project developing effective treatment for motor neurone disease.

Global services provider APM Human Services has made changes to its leadership team and recruited long-term Goldman Sachs executive Ian Taylor.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the subdued celebrations of Rocky Bay's 85th birthday, and the disability service provider's future plans.

The disability services provider celebrates 85 years in 2023, with big plans to grow for the longer term.

Ralph Addis will step down as chief executive of Lotterywest and Healthway after less than two years in the role and two months earlier than his contract was due to expire.

Master Builders Association of WA has announced Matthew Pollock as its new chief executive, succeeding John Gelavis who stepped down in August.

Three early career researchers from Western Australia are among the finalists for national science competition FameLab Australia 2023.

Darren Kavanagh will step down as WorkSafe Commissioner, three months earlier than his five-year term was due to end.

Mandurah and Dwellingup have been nationally recognised as leading tourism towns, winning first place at the Australian Top Tourism Town Awards 2023.

John Carey has called on the state to shift the conversation around housing density if it wants to catch up to other parts of the world.