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Grant keeps food relief running

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A WA government cash injection will keep vital food relief delivery trucks on the road as demand for their services ramps up due to rising fuel bills.

Foodbank’s new $8m Bunbury facility brought to life

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The state government will contribute almost $5 million to building the new multi-service facility, after Foodbank WA's previous Bunbury home was sold earlier this year.

Costs, funding hole drain charities

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

The fight to put paid to poverty

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

Hunger on the rise in WA

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

Appointments September 15, 2023

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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.

Demand stretches charity services

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

Focus needed on fighting poverty

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

Seeking a future funds foundation

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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.

Charities face demand, cost pressures

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

Foodbank seeks $20m for endowment fund

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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.

Deal makers become Meal Makers

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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.

Deal makers become Meal Makers

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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.

Appointments August 6, 2021

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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.

New homes role for Hawaiian’s O’Hara

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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 Perron donates $10m to neurological research

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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.

Nicola Forrest takes stage at Black Swan

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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.

People Moves December 16, 2016

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Hawaiian adds two execs to team

Designers hatch plans for local, overseas growth

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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.

Fashion industry developing opportunities

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

Cransberg joins Black Swan Theatre

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