Cultural Industries

West Australian Opera’s performance of Carmen at the WACA Ground in February has been postponed due to uncertainty around the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the possibility of further restrictions.

Laura Davis makes her return to Fringe after an international foray, and Erin Hutchinson welcomes her style of “positive pessimism”.

Kanopy founder Olivia Humphrey has launched her next business, Storyd Group, which is investing in films by female creatives and tech start-ups.

Young Western Australians are being encouraged to give of their time and boost volunteering in the state.

Last year’s Troy Story was one of those sneaky little surprises that makes getting out and about at Fringe World worthwhile.

City to Surf and Crab Fest have been cancelled for the third year in a row due to the threat of COVID-19.

A large-scale event to open the 2022 Perth Festival on February 11 will not go ahead due to the organiser’s concern about the potential spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Tim Winton is bringing Ningaloo Reef to the world with a three-part documentary series supported by a $1.4 million grant from the Western Australian Screen Fund.

The festival will include new COVID protocols.

The state government has selected local architect Gresley Abas to design a $28.1 million apartment complex in Mandurah intended to house those affected by homelessness.

Jason Waters will be chief executive at The Perth Mint after the departure of Richard Hayes, while Ralph Addis will leave his role at a government department to lead Lotterywest.

ASX-listed Mineral Commodities and Alterra have made changes to their boards, while new leaders have been appointed at Good Sammy Enterprises and Pan Pacific Perth.

Entrepreneurs could learn some valuable lessons from Kanopy founder Olivia Humphrey, who now has her sights on the local film industry.

Broad Construction has been appointed to build the controversial $44.5 million performing arts and convention centre in Busselton.

The federal government is manoeuvring to reduce the NDIS to simply another dysfunctional welfare program.

A feature film made in WA is set to premiere at Perth Festival before being released in cinemas in May.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation has upped its giving to $109.6 million in the 2021 financial year, cementing its place as one of the largest philanthropic foundations in Australia.

Spanning the spectrum, ‘Expander-COLOUR’ is a playful exploration of the many moods and tones of colour, discovers Kim Kirkman.

A new Office of Disability will bridge the gap between the NDIS and providers and participants in WA.

YUCK Circus has created a dystopian landscape where survivors skip rope, scavengers suspend themselves mid-air, and worms breakdance – and Claire Coleman is hooked.

Artrage took a $10 million hit to its revenue in the 2021 financial year, due to reduced box office and drinks sales, as well as a 50 per cent decrease in sponsorship.

Subiaco-based SRG Global has secured work on Adelaide’s Festival Tower, a $1 billion mixed-use commercial and retail development located in the CBD.

Rick Crabb was recognised for his contribution to business and John Atkins won an award for leadership in the not-for-profit sector at an AICD award ceremony on Friday night.

There remain significant barriers to independent living for people with disability, and recent moves by the federal government did little to address the issue.

Targeted action plans providing more tailored support will form the centrepiece of the government's new plan to help people with disability.

After nearly two years of weathering COVID-19, it is fitting that this year’s International Day of People with Disability is asking us all to think about what comes next.

The West Australian Ballet has excelled during a turbulent period for the arts industry.

More than 30 business owners with a disability are preparing to take part in the Microenterprise Market at Belmont Forum tomorrow to celebrate the International Day of People with Disability.

A $1.3 million Lotterywest grant to St John WA to install more than 1,000 public-access defibrillators has saved six lives since 2018.

Back in 2019, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company Artistic Director Eva Grace Mullaley knew she’d found a firecracker when she heard a 10-minute reading of a new script by Wajarri/Noongar playwright Narelle Thorne.

Julie Bishop and Lucy Turnbull are among prominent female leaders working with Nicola Forrest to spark change on gender equality issues ahead of the federal election.

The Catholic health care provider moved from the red into the black over the financial year, delivering a $27.1 million surplus from an $8.7 million deficit.