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AGWA at odds with critics’ claims

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Curators, benefactors and artists say the art gallery's current poor performance is not a winning argument for a new building.

Perth names pack Climate 200 donations

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Perth-born Canva founder Cliff Obrecht was one of several high-profile WA names among the largest donors to Climate 200 in the lead up to this year's federal election.

Eagles chair focused on all-club progression

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West Coast Eagles chair Elizabeth Gaines says the AFL would likely look towards the eastern states, should it look to expand the competition beyond 2028.

Push to double giving

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WA has some very prominent philanthropists, detailed in our updated list of foundations, and there is a push to expand giving across the wider community.

Appointments February 10, 2023

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes Donna Thornton, Jeremy Meynert, Simon Tyrrell, Matthew Read, Gavin Chamberlain, Jason McFarlane, Giles Tuffin, Nikki Harvey, Chris Massey, Nick de Vries, Daniel Miller, Aaron Heary, Phil McClintock and Janet Holmes à Court.

City supports $25m West Perth plan

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A proposal for a five-storey development in West Perth has been given a thumbs up from the City of Vincent, despite more than 300 objections received during public consultation.

Development threatens to 'destroy' Pickle District

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Members of an arts district in West Perth, including Janet Holmes a Court, are opposing a $25.5 million proposal for a five-storey building in which a hardware store could be a major tenant.

Diversification to drive growth pathway

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As WA opens to the rest of the country, business leaders are debating which industries the state should target for growth.

Chaney backs tighter donor rules

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Kate Chaney has backed real-time declaration of, and a lower disclosure threshold for, political donations as she seeks to win the blue-ribbon seat of Curtin at the next federal election.

Chaney backs tighter donor rules

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Kate Chaney has backed real-time declaration of, and a lower disclosure threshold for, political donations as she seeks to win the blue-ribbon seat of Curtin at the next federal election.

Players keen to harness cultural centre potential

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Greater attention to planning and land use will be integral for the Perth Cultural Centre once the state's museum reopens in November.

ADCO secures $7.5m AGWA work

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ADCO Constructions has won the contract for the Art Gallery of WA's rooftop development, which will feature a 34-metre Aboriginal artwork and a skybridge.

$1.5m to WA visual artists

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The Art Gallery of WA Foundation and the gallery's board have announced a $1.5 million package for Western Australian artists represented in the State Art Collection and Aboriginal art centres across the state.

WASO appoints local artist

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WA Symphony Orchestra (WASO) has announced the appointment of Perth soprano Sara Macliver to its board of directors.

Appointments August 16, 2019

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Our weekly appointments wrap includes David Gainer, Andrew Hammond, Len Kosova, Phil Thick, Derek Hays, Warren Hallam, Dan Foo, Thomas Currin, Tim Roach, Richard Frankli

Thick to chair Chamber of Arts and Culture

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The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has announced a new chairperson and the departure of Janet Holmes a Court from its board.

Art and environment a precious pairing

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AGWA chair Janet Holmes a Court spoke to Business News about the gallery's latest exhibition, art in public spaces, and why she won't put a price on art works.

Central Park refurbishment confirmed

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Central Park management has confirmed plans to refurbish the office tower's lobby and forecourt, and has said the integrity of Brian McKay's artworks will be maintained.

Iron ore boosts private companies

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SPECIAL REPORT: Western Australia's iron ore industry has reshaped the BNiQ ranking of the state's largest private companies.

Holmes a Court, Perron at odds over art

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Art Gallery of WA chair Janet Holmes a Court has gone head to head with Perron Group over the planned relocation of an artwork in the foyer of the Central Park office tower.

Holmes a Court to chair AGWA

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The state government has announced Janet Holmes a Court will replace Sam Walsh as chair of the Art Gallery of WA, amidst uncertainty around the future of chief executive Stefano Carboni.

Community culture works for WASO

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WA Symphony Orchestra has deep roots planted firmly across Western Australia, having spent 90 years connecting with communities beyond its core audience of classical music aficionados.

From Heytesbury to BGC to Hancock

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Business News has been tracking WA's largest private companies for more than 20 years and found most have experienced big changes over that time.

Influencers and innovators shape arts sector outcomes

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SPECIAL REPORT: An eclectic mix of corporate heavyweights, private philanthropists and innovative disruptors have helped to shape the state's arts sector.

WASO strikes a chord with Goyder

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Former Wesfarmers chief executive Richard Goyder is set to take over the role of WA Symphony Orchestra chairman, succeeding Janet Holmes a Court who has been at the helm of the organisation for the past 20 years.

Tianqi brings music where it works

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Tianqi Lithium's support for WASO's Kwinana school music program exemplifies the Chinese company's growing presence in WA.

Holmes a Court art collection on show

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An exhibition opening and new book have provided an insight to a selection of works from the private collection of arts advocate, philanthropist and Perth businesswoman, Janet Holmes a Court.

Walsh to chair gallery board

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Former Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh plans to apply ideas from his time in London to the arts sector in Western Australia, after being announced as the new chairman of the Art Gallery of WA.

CEO lunch with Janet Holmes a Court

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Perhaps best known these days for her support of the local arts and culture scene, Janet Holmes a Court spoke to Business News over lunch at Julio's in West Perth about her first career as a teacher, how she was thrust into corporate life following the sudden death of her husband, Robert, and her current projects.

$200m pumped into Hancock foundation

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SPECIAL REPORT: Wealthy Western Australians have made some eye-popping philanthropic pledges over the years but none as large as one of Gina Rinehart's recent moves.

Entrepreneurs see opportunity

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WA business leaders have bemoaned the state government's failure to plan for life beyond the mining construction boom, but still see opportunities in other sectors.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA appoints new Chair

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Helen Cook has been named as the new chair of the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA.

Music building bridges

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WHEN Australia China Business Council Western Australian president Adam Handley met WA Symphony Orchestra chair Janet Holmes a Court in a Qantas lounge a few years ago, their conversation eventuall

Business champions challenge the status quo

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The energy and education sectors are going through a paradigm shift and businesses must adapt if they want to survive, let alone prosper, some of WA's most successful entrepreneurs told Business News.

Navitas chairman wins AICD award

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Chairman of education provider Navitas, Harvey Collins, has joined the ranks of some of the top business leaders in WA by winning the Australian Institute of Company Directors gold medal award for WA.

No template for success for entrepreneurs

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Having a ‘Eureka moment' was a long way down the list of reasons why some of WA's best-known entrepreneurs started their businesses.

Exceptions that prove the gender rule

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Gender is a perennial issue because progress comes in fits and starts.

Tuning in to a culture of giving

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MUSICIAN John Butler, art advocate Janet Holmes a Court and WA Institute of Medical Research director Peter Klinken may seem to have little in common – and until recently that may have been the case.