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Cultural Industries 02 Apr 2025

McCusker foundation boosts donations fourfold

Medical research and healthcare programs were the major beneficiaries of an almost quadrupling of donations last year by McCusker Charitable Foundation.

Tonya McCusker (left) and Malcolm McCusker leaving the Supreme Court of WA. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr

Property 14 Mar 2025

McCusker gives evidence in Dalkeith row

Neighbours have given evidence in the trial over a Jutland Parade lot, including philanthropist Tonya McCusker, who told the court it was “unfortunate” to be dragged into a high-profile case.

Podcasts 25 Jan 2024

Mark My Words January 25 2024

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the battery metals shake out; Santos legal delay impacts; high energy prices; HBF cost cut; McCusker charity news, and a magazine preview.

Cultural Industries 25 Jan 2024

McCuskers treble charity assets

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.

Cultural Industries 19 Jun 2023

Push to double giving

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.

Property 12 Jan 2022

Newcomer joins millionaires' row with $12.4m buy

A property developer linked to two contentious Nedlands proposals has secured 2,000 square metres of riverside real estate in Dalkeith for $12.4 million.

Cultural Industries 04 Nov 2021

Backers get in step with ballet dancers

A group of dedicated donors has signed up to a unique fundraising program at West Australian Ballet.

Special Reports 09 Jun 2021

Giving up despite pandemic challenges

Philanthropic donations increased in 2020, despite predictions it would fall.

Special Reports 04 May 2020

Philanthropic giving grows, future uncertain

Giving increased last financial year, but the economic fallout from COVID-19 will affect the potential for generosity into the future.

Special Reports 24 Apr 2019

Family legacy givers lead way with more

Following in the footsteps of Stan Perron, some key names in philanthropy have increased their funding distribution, but many charity recipients are struggling to measure the impact of these donations.

Special Reports 21 May 2018

Structure, strategy fuel funding

SPECIAL REPORT: Western Australia's 10 largest philanthropic foundations distributed $65 million last year, but like many charities, some of these organisations are increasingly targeting individual supporters to offset rising fundraising costs.

Education 23 May 2016

$200m pumped into Hancock foundation

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.

Cultural Industries 26 Feb 2016

Elip’s fresh take on philanthropy

A unique Western Australian project aimed at challenging the perception that philanthropy is the preserve of a wealthy elite has facilitated its first major donation.

Opinion 25 May 2015

Philanthropy, more than just generosity

When done well, highly organised giving transcends being big-spirited because it can shape outcomes.

Cultural Industries 09 Apr 2015

Breast cancer study gets down to work

WA researchers are looking at ways to help breast cancer sufferers get back on track.

Cultural Industries 07 Apr 2015

Emerging leaders focus on funds

The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation has officially launched its Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy program, with some of the state's highest-profile business leaders joining 14 young professionals in a team-based fundraising challenge.

Appointments 23 Feb 2015

McCuskers given honorary Curtin doctorates

Former WA governor Malcolm McCusker and his wife, philanthropist Tonya McCusker, have been recognised by Curtin University for their respective contributions to the public good and the broader comm

Cultural Industries 16 Feb 2015

PMH Foundation targets emerging leaders

Some of the biggest names in WA business will help nurture the next wave of philanthropists in the state as part of an innovative program to raise money for the children's hospital.

Cultural Industries 17 Jul 2014

Telethon funds focus builds social connections

Iconic medical research institute is increasing philanthropic revenue.

Special Reports 03 Jun 2014

State transitions, influence shifts

SPECIAL REPORT: Power and influence in WA is adjusting to a new order after the boom.

Cultural Industries 27 May 2014

Prosperous WA has a ‘duty to give’

High profile philanthropists have told the Western Australian business community that its members have a duty to be more generous with their wealth.

Cultural Industries 26 May 2014

Measuring social investment a complex call

SPECIAL REPORT: Business wants more than just good stories from the NFP sector if it is to justify its funding – it wants hard data.

20 Mar 2014

Loxton tops 2014 40under40 awards

The entrepreneurial talents of Tony Loxton, founder of Digital Dialogue, were recognised last night when he was named First Amongst Equals in front an audience of 980 people at the 2014 40under40 awards.

Appointments 10 Feb 2014

New faces at Celebrate WA

Not-for-profit organisation Celebrate WA has appointed Tonya McCusker, Bruce Robinson, Tom Baddeley and Krista McMeeken to its board.

Special Reports 19 Dec 2013

Rinehart stands out in year many found tough

FEATURE: Gina Rinehart's ability to maintain momentum at the Roy Hill project put the mining magnate at the top of our people of the year list.

14 Jul 2011

Clear policy key to consistent giving by companies

A high-powered panel puts the case for companies to give more consistently to charity, ensuring there is a bigger pie.

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