Cultural Industries

Perth businesses are backing Fremantle Theatre Company's post-COVID mission to deliver jobs.

There's a lot more to Laser Kiwi's Rise of the Olive than circus tricks, Nina Levy writes.

There's brilliance here, although Floozy doesn't quite hit a home run, writes David Zampatti.

For this very Fringy show, you'll need to suspend your disbelief in a big way – and it won't be what you expect, writes Erin Hutchinson.

Turnover in the arts and recreation industry has cooled after the sector recorded a more than 50 per cent growth rate in the year to September.

Anna Reece has been announced as the next Perth Festival artistic director from 2025, taking over from Iain Grandage.

A risky strategy may or may not pay off, but a dash of ABBA, some lusty vocals and a strong cast keep the joy afloat in Fremantle Theatre Company's production of Twelfth Night, writes Jan Hallam.

More jobs are available in Western Australia than the number of people looking for work, as strong demand propels the economy.

A private girls' school is proposing to build a new performing arts facility at its Attadale campus, including a 650-seat auditorium.

Minderoo Foundation has set new donation target of $1 million to support the build of WA's first children's hospice.

WA's largest charity has fallen away from its number one position for the first time since 2014, suffering a financial loss of $10.8 million.

St Pat's marks 50 years as its fundraiser with the National Hotel passes $550,000 in donations.

HBF has awarded two new contracts to support medical research initiatives at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and Telethon Kids Institute.

Emma Buswell cleverly knits together laughs with social commentary in a new exhibition that takes a tongue-in-cheek look at one of Perth's upmarket suburbs.

Perth Children's Hospital Foundation has announced it would be Euroz Hartleys Port to Pub Swim charity partner until 2025.

A western suburbs organisation has been selected to provide disability services from Cottesloe's Lady Lawley Cottage which has been closed for more than two years.

A Perth organisation has launched a new mentorship program to upskill women moving into leadership.

West Australian Ballet has announced three of its prominent dancers would be retiring amidst the celebration of the company's 70th year.

WA-based not for profit Good Sammy has announced a new partnership with Centurion Transport to provide jobs for people with disability.

Classical singer Fiona Campbell is set to move to Perth Symphony Orchestra, following her appointment as creative director.

The group behind Fringe World Festival and Rooftop movies has appointed new board members to replace Renee Wingfield and Howard Cearns.

A western suburbs boys' school is set for a $29 million upgrade of its performing arts space after a development assessment panel approved a proposal to build four-storey facility on campus.

Stephen Daly has stepped down as chief operating officer for Minderoo and Tattarang after a three-and-a-half year stint inside the Forrest family businesses.

Growing employment services provider APM has launched a campaign for people with disability to voice their expectations for the future of the Australian workforce.

Clough and not-for-profit Orana House have commenced a 12-month reciprocal partnership to work towards ending violence against women.

A hundred properties will be acquired to house rough sleepers in Perth and surrounds, as part of a $24 million package announced by the state government today.

The Wyn Carr House has received a grant of $2.5 million from the state government to fund the refurbishment of the two-storey safe house for vulnerable women in Fremantle.

Exit entitlement deadlines are among the greatest areas of contention for the state government's retirement village reform plans, a Property Council event heard this morning.

Grand Cinemas has called in administrators and will close two of its five cinemas after struggling to recover from pandemic closures and capacity limits.

MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research fundraiser has nearly reached its participant capacity for the 2023 event in only four weeks.

Byron Bay Bluesfest has announced it will visit the Swan Valley in 2023 for the festival's 34th annual event and a first for Western Australia.

If Mahler or Metallica require it, a chamber-sized version of Perth Symphony Orchestra is ready to get heavy, writes Claire Coleman.