Ella Loneragan

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.

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ella.loneragan@businessnews.com.au

Health 07 Jul 2026

Brightwater acquires Ramsay hospital

The aged care and disability support provider has taken over ASX-listed Ramsay Health Care's Attadale Rehabilitation Hospital, with plans to transform the asset by adding 39 aged care beds.

Terminal one retail and hospitality precinct

Retail 06 Jul 2026

Perth Airport unveils new terminal offering

A refreshed retail and hospitality precinct at Perth Airport's main international terminal has reached completion, amid major works for the planned $5 billion expansion.

Cultural Industries 06 Jul 2026

Black Swan finds Champion replacement

Matt Edgerton will take over from Kate Champion as artistic director of Black Swan State Theatre Company.

Podcasts 03 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 3 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Old Court House's 190th anniversary and the potential for heritage buildings to be reused.

Infrastructure 03 Jul 2026

Main Roads secures $22.7m Naval Base site

The state's roads manager continues to buy up land in Naval Base after the state and federal governments' $1.1 billion road infrastructure investment to pave the way for Westport.

Property 03 Jul 2026

Heritage buildings activate history

Heritage and design experts gathered at the 190th anniversary of the city's oldest building to ponder the challenges of adaptive reuse.

Cultural Industries 02 Jul 2026

WA Museum’s Warriors display ‘most successful yet’

The Terracotta Warriors exhibit has been labelled the museum's most successful display yet, as questions swirl around the state government's spending on arts and culture events.

Podcasts 01 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 1 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about her feature diving into the speculation surrounding a WA university merger.

Deals 01 Jul 2026

Kilmore Group finds home at $11.4m Osborne Park site

The construction company has secured a permanent home through the acquisition of a 9,187-square metre industrial site in Osborne Park.

Cultural Industries 01 Jul 2026

Revealed: WA govt’s spend on arts events

Tourism WA's spending on arts and culture events pales in comparison to the state government's splash on bringing sports and entertainment offerings to Western Australia.

Property 30 Jun 2026

Former Dalkeith hospital site reopen for development

More than three decades on from when it was first decommissioned, an 8-hectare site in Dalkeith that is home to the old Sunset Hospital has been reopened for development.

Health 30 Jun 2026

Businesses back Orthocell's Ukraine donation

The Murdoch-based regenerative medicine company is shipping another 200 nerve repair products to assist injured Ukrainians with the backing of big Perth funders.

Podcasts 29 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 29 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a new office building project aiming to bring arts organisations into the city.

Health 29 Jun 2026

Royal Perth ED's construction costs revealed

The $807 million price tag quoted for Royal Perth Hospital's new six-storey building has given a significant boost to appointed builder Lendlease Construction.

Cultural Industries 29 Jun 2026

Perth office to bring arts to CBD

Activate Perth's Al Taylor and developer Randal Humich are collaborating on an office building project at 110 William Street to draw the arts into the CBD.

Property 26 Jun 2026

Hungry Jack's owner sells Claremont site for $7m

The company behind majority of Australia's Hungry Jack's has sold a retail building across the road from Claremont Quarter that was previously home to Club Bay View.

Cultural Industries 26 Jun 2026

New street art unveiled in West Perth

A large-scale public artwork has been unveiled in West Perth, funded through a $5 million program by Main Roads WA, WALGA and a social enterprise.

Property 25 Jun 2026

Ritchie Bros expands WA footprint

The global equipment auctioneer has added to its footprint in WA, completing the takeover of a local company's Midland headquarters in an $11 million sale.

Property 25 Jun 2026

Satterley’s profit more than doubles

Satterley Property Group's performance in the 2025 financial year has meant the company was required to lodge its financials publicly for the first time since 2019.

Podcasts 24 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 24 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the state's largest philanthropic foundations.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest, Richard Goyder, Elizabeth Perron

Cultural Industries 24 Jun 2026

Top foundations in $580m giving year

There has been a shake-up on the list of the state's biggest foundations amid a boom in philanthropic giving.

Deals 23 Jun 2026

West Perth church sold for $6m

The Ross Memorial Church on Hay Street operated under the Uniting Church banner for more than a century before it was sold to Faith Community Church.

Podcasts 22 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 22 2026

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr talk about the recent Indigenous Business publication.

Deals 22 Jun 2026

National Storage sites change hands after $6.7b deal

Property records show at least 10 National Storage sites across Perth have so far changed hands, following a $6.7 billion takeover of the former ASX-listed real estate trust.

Podcasts 19 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 19 2026

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell on the success of architecture practice Hames Sharley.

Podcasts 19 Jun 2026

Mark My Words June 19 2026

Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Ella Loneragan discuss the latest on Pauline Hanson; industrial war in the Pilbara; tax changes; Summit Homes; Multiplex; and construction costs.

Podcasts 18 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 18 2026

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the state government's aim to boost the connection between VET and university pathways in higher education.

Mining 18 Jun 2026

Ex-Lindian Resources chair sues for $10m

A former chair of Lindian Resources has launched a new legal action suing the ASX-listed rare earths developer over shares worth around $10 million.

Property 17 Jun 2026

Summit buys $40m worth of land across WA

Developer and builder Summit Homes Group has acquired $40 million worth of land spanning 180 lots across WA as part of its program to speed up housing supply.

Cultural Industries 16 Jun 2026

Fortescue renews partnership with RFDS WA

The Andrew Forrest-led miner has locked in another five years of support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia to the tune of $7.25 million.

Deals 16 Jun 2026

Victor Goh-linked company to divest long-vacant site

A North Fremantle site with views of Leighton Beach and links to elusive Malaysian developer Victor Goh is set to sell, after it sat vacant for more than a decade.

Cultural Industries 16 Jun 2026

Minderoo, big funders unite in refugee lending facility

Some of Australia's largest philanthropic organisations, including the Forrests' Minderoo Foundation, have banded together to launch a lending facility for refugee-led businesses.

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