Liv Declerck joined Business News in October 2022, and covers community, arts, not for profit, tourism and hospitality news.
She spearheaded Business News' second series of its environmental, social, and governance special publication, leading eight editions of the magazine lift-out.
Ms Declerck studied Journalism with a Creative Writing minor and graduated from Curtin University in mid-2022.
Marine and port services business TAMS Group has been awarded two Southern Ports contracts to deliver work at the Ports of Bunbury and Albany, valued at $4.5 million.
Perth-based Kinetic IT has been recruited by the Australian Taxation Office as its lead enterprise service management partner, in a contract valued at $50 million.
Margaret River-based wine producers Evans & Tate, Domaine Naturaliste and House of Cards have been recognised for their achievements at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023.
Margaret River-based Giniversity has won Best Navy Gin in Australia and awarded double gold for its navy strength gin at the American Distillers Institute Awards 2023.
Nexus Airlines has been launched to expand the Western Australian Inter-Regional Flight Network, bolstered by a $4 million investment from the state government.
Pilbara Ports Authority has contracted marine and port services business TAMS Group to deliver the second stage of upgrades to the Nelson Point Tug Haven facility located at Port Hedland.
John Phillips played a key role in initiating the global expansion of GHD, which has grown to become one of the biggest engineering consulting firms in Australia.
Perth-based chemical engineering business Hazer Group has extended its non-binding memorandum of understanding with French utility company ENGIE SA to establish its first facility in Europe.
The Community Arts Network, Theatre Kimberley and Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation are among the recipients of the state government’s $900,000 regional arts funding.
Maali Group managing director Mitchell Matera was announced as First Amongst Equals at the 40under40 Awards for 2023, taking the top spot ahead of a varied cohort of Western Australia’s young business and community leaders.
Arts Impact WA has announced an opera production and a biotechnological artwork as the two winning projects of its 2023 art grants, valued at $100,000 each.
Collie-based medicinal cannabis company Cannaponics has raised more than $3 million for its new facility, setting the record for the biggest raise on crowdfunding platform Birchal for 2023.
Journalists Simone Grogan and Liv Declerck discuss an emerging distillery in Margaret River. Plus: Perth house prices, 7-Eleven deal and social housing.
The New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer 2023 has raised more than $1.5 million to fund cancer research at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Woodside Energy has appointed Melbourne-based Liz Westcott as executive vice-president of Australian operations, replacing Fiona Hick, who joined Fortescue Metals.
Galena Mining has raised $20 million from investors after wet weather conditions and technical issues caused delays in the ramp-up period for its Abra base metals mine.
Matt Mckenzie and Liv Declerck discuss record grain crops and the fertiliser market. Plus: Woodside's Voice stance, WA Ballet leadership and Town of Cambridge opposition.