Ella Loneragan joined Business News as a journalist in 2025, covering cultural industries.
She was named student journalist of the year at The Walkley Foundation’s 2025 Mid-Year Media Prizes.
Ms Loneragan began working at The West Australian as a digital producer in 2023, while studying a bachelor of arts in journalism and international relations at Curtin University.
The inaugural members of a state government committee advising on privacy and information sharing in the public sector have been appointed, ahead of new laws that will take effect this year.
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Ella Loneragan, Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn to discuss the Federal budget, a huge native title win, Exmouth tourism project, a big CBD sale, and more.
Kailis Hospitality Group has announced the details of two of four venues making up a $16 million investment in a new restaurant precinct overlooking Sorrento Beach.
An integrated aged care community plan spanning 2.8 hectares in Mosman Park has progressed, with Cox Architecture and Urbis selected to design the master plan.
Paul Holmes à Court's Heytesbury will take over a global shipping company's live export business in a deal that includes the acquisition of the world's largest purpose-built fleet of livestock ships.
Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has chastised the editor-in-chief of The West Australian after he delivered a scathing introductory speech at the post-budget breakfast.
A $1.3 billion investment in land development, power and water infrastructure is among the measures included in the 2026–27 state budget housing package (see full list).
A slump in forward bookings has prompted a third of tourism businesses to cut down on employee numbers and staff hours, according to Tourism Council WA.
Tradie-turned-entrepreneur Kyle Ringin was named the First Amongst Equals at the 2026 40under40 awards, coming out on top of a cohort of WA's emerging business leaders.