Cultural Industries

Fiveight and Perth Festival have partnered up to deliver two free art events at Carillon City as part of the festival's 2024 season, which starts today.

Rio Tinto and Lifeline WA have entered a two-year partnership valued at $860,000 to expand the service provider's mental health crisis support.

CircusWA has introduced an experimental board structure to support its growth.

Nicola Forrest has signed up two experienced Minderoo executives as co-directors of a new foundation but says she remains committed to her philanthropic endeavours with ex-partner Andrew Forrest.

RAAFA WA has announced two new executives as part of its refreshed leadership model, appointing Aaron Crowther as chief customer and community officer and Gloria Davis as chief information officer.

Malcolm and Tonya McCusker have boosted the assets of their family's charity by more than $175 million, tripling its holdings as they plan to increase philanthropic funding.

A collaborative arts program between aged care residents and high school students has improved social and emotional wellbeing.

Construction is under way on the state's long-awaited film studio in Malaga, to be built by a consortium led by developers Adrian Fini and Ben Lisle.

The state government has contributed $7.5 million towards a St Patrick's Community Support Centre project to build social housing for people experiencing homelessness.

A decision by Woodside Energy not to renew its partnership with Fringe World organiser Artrage has been claimed as a win by an arts organisation pushing for a “fossil fuel free” festival season.

A $148 million collection of works by pop art master Andy Warhol will be exhibited at Wanneroo Regional Gallery for two years from March next year.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has announced Tania Hudson as its inaugural chief executive, a new role created after a seven month-long review of the chamber's business model.

Lifeline WA was named Western Australian Business of the Year 2023 for its focus on multi-faceted growth to better deliver its suicide intervention and prevention services.

Mineral Resources is set to deliver $450,000 over three years to strengthen Lifeline WA's digital crisis support services.

Fremantle Dockers legend and former midfielder David Mundy has quietly joined the ranks of Andrew Forrest's charity Minderoo Foundation as head of engagement and gender equality.

An art-focused initiative empowering young Indigenous women has unveiled its first exhibition.

Activ Foundation has moved closer to profitability after lifting its annual results under the watch of its new chief executive Michael Heath.

Good Sammy has posted a $6.3 million turnaround in financial year 2023, pulling the charity out of a $4 million deficit in the prior period.

Mineral Resources has committed $1.5 million to fund front-line support positions at the under-construction Ruah Centre for Women and Children.

An Indigenous-owned and focused streaming service from the Pilbara hopes to carve out a niche in the video-on-demand sector.

Chevron Australia has delivered $2.4 million in funding to domestic violence service provider Zonta House Refuge Association, extending its ongoing support for the organisation.

Artist and metalsmith John Miller has created one of the most recognised jewellery brands in WA.

Orana House will use its new funding and new office to expand its housing services for women experiencing domestic violence.

Forward works on Western Australia's film studio, expected to cost almost $22 million, are scheduled to start later this month.

The WA lottery business celebrates 90 years in 2023 and prepares for 90 more.

After a raft of exits from Andrew Forrest's empire this year, another appointment has been made to the Forrest family's charitable arm, Minderoo Foundation.

Black Swan State Theatre Company and West Australian Opera were the most awarded arts organisations at the 2023 Performing Arts Western Australia Awards.

Japingka Aboriginal Art fosters long-term connections with First Nations artists and works to elevate WA's Indigenous culture.

Valuing Children Initiative development executive Sarah Quinton said sharing the stories of children experiencing poverty was key in campaigning for a Child Poverty Reduction Act in Australia.

The Western Australian Museum has been awarded a $555,000 grant by the Foundation for the WA Museum to fund its acquisition of a significant East Kimberley art collection.

A new report has found the aged care sector in Australia will need $72.3 billion over the next seven years to meet rising demand of the ageing population.

One in three Western Australian households are skipping meals or compromising food choices, according to Foodbank Australia's latest report.