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.
Alan Barrett has been appointed chief executive of the National Trust of Western Australia, following Julian Donaldson's departure after 10 years in the role.
The three-storey property was bought by a local medical centre operator intending to occupy some of the building and lease the rest to other medical and allied health operators.
A new report on impact investments has estimated the state's contributions have reached $58 million over the past two years, but arts and culture initiatives have received nothing.
Aged Care Minister Simon McGurk has claimed the federal government has withdrawn some data relating to the funding allocated to Western Australia's aged care system.
Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation has pledged a further $10 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza, bringing its total aid to the war-torn region since 2023 to $51 million.
Heavyweight developer Nigel Satterley has called for more resources to be pulled into government approvals agencies to streamline processes and build more houses.
The national food charity and rescue organisaton is the first tenant of a new 2,000-square metre warehouse in Kewdale, after securing a 10-year lease from Paul Sarich.
The man behind one of Australia's largest glass bottle wine packaging services has taken a different path in an effort to deliver more sustainable options.
Golden Sedayu's $3.8 billion Burswood Point project is one step closer to reaching fruition, following the appointment of two builders to construct the riverfront townhouses.
New data has shown the state's share of charity donations was 11.4 per cent of the nation's $7.9 billion in the 12 months to June, as all states aside from one fell short of matching its contributions with its population size.
The operator of Phoenix Shopping Centre has launched legal action against the founder of Farmer Jack's to compensate for alleged lease breaches tied to a $40 million redevelopment.
New data assessing the country's major mining regions has shown Bridgetown and Boyup Brook house prices increased by 270 per cent since 2005 and the East Pilbara was the most volatile, not yet recovered from its 2012 peak.
The state is leading the country in home completion growth, after recent data assessed whether Australia was on track to achieve its National Housing Accord target.
New data has shown Western Australia's total residential real estate value has increased by 8.8 per cent over the past year, the third highest growth rate in the country.
The internationally renowned designers of Optus Stadium will design the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, which was initially estimated to cost between $400 and $500 million.