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Education 08 Apr 2016

Cancer research boost

Perth-based law firm Jackson McDonald has honoured a former partner by funding an emerging cancer researcher as part of a record $4 million in grants announced by the Cancer Council WA today.

Education 11 Feb 2016

$8m for health, medical research

More than 140 local health and medical research institutions are set to benefit from an $8 million grant provided by the state government.

Cultural Industries 19 Jan 2016

Charity CEOs seek funding, synergies

In an exclusive Business News survey, leaders of some of WA's top charities reveal they are more optimistic than last year, despite increasing competition for funds, challenging economic times and charity fatigue.

Cultural Industries 21 Dec 2015

Small charities rely on donors more than ever

Western Australia's top charities have reported an average 4.2 per cent increase in revenue this past financial year, with only two of the top 10 reporting less turnover this year than last.

Education 09 Nov 2015

Medical research funding stalls

Figures released today show Western Australia's share of national health and medical research grants has not grown, despite the hopes of leading researchers that an industry-led reform would put the state back on a path to funding in line with WA's share of the national population.

Cultural Industries 09 Nov 2015

Kids Institute head hopes for research grants boosts

Jonathan Carapetis has helped WA researchers take a more collaborative approach to securing national funding.

Appointments 24 Jul 2015

Telethon Kids Institute Director joins NHMRC

Jonathan Carapetis, the director of Telethon Kids Institute has been appointed to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australia's leading expert health and medical research bo

Cultural Industries 27 Mar 2015

Australian-first cancer equipment comes to WA

Western Australian cancer researchers seeking to improve radiation therapy have received a $500,000 grant from BHP Billiton.

Appointments 08 Dec 2014

Langoulant named new CEDA president

Company director John Langoulant has added another title to his broad portfolio, taking on the role of state president WA for the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.

Appointments 08 Dec 2014

Medical research institute gets new leadership

The Western Australian Neuroscience Research Institute has appointed experienced board executive Roger Hussey as chairman of its board.

27 Nov 2014

Langoulant to head CEDA in WA

Company director John Langoulant has added another title to his broad portfolio, taking on the role of state president WA for the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.

Cultural Industries 07 Nov 2014

Foundation-stone funds for research

Securing support for startup ventures is no easy feat, but David Rowe has had an early win.

Cultural Industries 03 Nov 2014

Bringing business on board

A leading medical researcher at the Telethon Kids Institute believes effective communication is key if the business community is to become more engaged in research into autism.

Education 30 Oct 2014

Forrests push for national education strategy

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation is pushing for a Western Australian early learning centre to become the template for a national strategy.

Mining 24 Oct 2014

BHP pushes demerger at London AGM

BHP Billiton bosses have made a strong sales pitch regarding the company's proposed demerger, telling shareholders in London they'd benefit from the next step in the big miner's "evolution".

Cultural Industries 29 Aug 2014

Medical research donations under threat

The proposed changes to Medicare have spooked many who donate to medical research, a recent survey has found.

Cultural Industries 17 Jul 2014

Telethon funds focus builds social connections

Iconic medical research institute is increasing philanthropic revenue.

Cultural Industries 25 Jun 2014

Brand-building events the main game

Major fundraising events remain the largest source of revenue for many of WA's charitable organisations.

Professions 09 Jun 2014

Queen’s Birthday honours Western Australians

Sue Ash, Frank Cooper, Hendy Cowan and Ian Ritchie are among the Western Australians to have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday honours this year.

Appointments 21 Apr 2014

Whitehouse kids patron

Telethon Kids Institute head of the development disorders research group Andrew Whitehouse has been made 2014 Patron of the Kids are Kids Therapy and Education Centre.

Cultural Industries 26 Mar 2014

Telethon institute targets state’s business sector

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research is targeting philanthropists and the corporate sector under a new business model aimed at diversifying its revenue base.

Appointments 12 Dec 2013

Cross joins Telethon Institute

Donna Cross will join the University of Western Australia as Winthrop Professor and be based at its affiliate, the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in February next year.

Special Reports 13 Mar 2013

Andrew Whitehouse

Andrew WhitehouseHead of developmentTelethon Institute for Child Health Research

Special Reports 13 Mar 2013

Monique Robinson

Monique RobinsonAssociate principal investigatorTelethon Institute for Child Health Research

Cultural Industries 12 Nov 2012

Telethon record to boost medical research

The record $16.8 million donated this year to Telethon's annual fundraising weekend – the charity's most successful event to date – will mean more money in the pockets of the chosen beneficiaries,

Mining 02 May 2012

Iron ore magnate slips away quietly

Michael Wright challenged the public's view of the average mining billionaire.

Appointments 08 Dec 2011

On the move

McGrathNicol expands Perth team

06 Dec 2011

Carapetis to head Telethon

Professor Jonathan Carapetis is stepping into Professor Fiona Stanley's shoes as director of Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research.

01 Jul 2011

John Holland wins $1.2bn QEII contract

John Holland has beaten two other construction groups to be nominated by the state government to design and build the new $1.2 billion children's hospital at the QEII Medical Centre.

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