News Articles for Kate O'Hara

Research from The University of Western Australia shows the state's not-for-profit sector is buckling under pressure of increased demand for services.

With poverty rates rising, a new community movement has stepped up to address the problem.

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

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Jamie Allardice, Zac Komur, Gail Bowman, Marten Tieleman, Alison Xamon, Kate O'Hara, Rebecca Smith, David Flanagan, Chris Ellison, Josh Thurlow, Neale Fong, Gary Dreibergs, Darren Foster, Fabian Ross and Jennifer McGrath.

The rising cost of living has flooded charitable organisations with those in need of a range of support services.

Helping WA's most vulnerable will mean enabling non-government providers.

The first of a three-part series focused on WA's culture of giving looks at the not-for-profits turning to endowment funds for financial security.

Ever-growing numbers of people battling to buy food and pay rent are turning to charities for assistance.

Foodbank is hoping to secure its financial viability and lessen its reliance on grants and corporate sponsorship by raising $20 million for its new endowment fund.

Perth business leaders cooked meals for vulnerable people last week and raised $146,973 for Foodbank WA, with Northern Star Resources' Hilary Macdonald leading the way.

Perth business leaders cooked meals for vulnerable people last week and raised $146,973 for Foodbank WA, with Northern Star Resources' Hilary Macdonald leading the way.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Janelle Marr, Barry Sargeant, Chris Melsom, Libby Lyons, Damon Sugden, Kate O'Hara, Anjie Brook, Joe Scurria, Michelle Keegan, Michael Morgan, Melissa Roberts and Sandhya Buchanan.

Former BGC Australia Residential boss Kelvin Ryan is bringing a distinct Western Australian flavour to his role as managing director of Victorian homebuilder Simonds Group, signing prominent Perth property executive Kate O'Hara to head the company's marketing operations.

Stan and Jean Perron have announced they will be donating $10 million across 10 years to the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, adding to a multitude of reasons Mr Perron was awarded State Shaper by The 500 Club today.

Black Swan State Theatre Company has today announced chairman Mark Barnaba will stand down in April to be succeeded by current board member and Minderoo Foundation chief executive, Nicola Forrest.

Hawaiian adds two execs to team

SPECIAL REPORT: Slower growth in discretionary spending is a challenge for some local fashion hopefuls, but export markets and tech-style accelerator programs are presenting opportunities.

SPECIAL REPORT: Perth's fashion sector is gradually making its mark by developing niche opportunities, despite growing international competition.

Another prominent resource sector executive has joined the Black Swan Theatre Company board with Alcoa Australia managing director Alan Cransberg joining chairman Sam Walsh.