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Cancelled EventNannup Music Festival cancelled amid COVID concerns

The Nannup Music Festival has been cancelled after COVID concerns

Ben Loughran

Global TalentPremiumInternational Film Festival kicks off in Bunbury

Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre opens the International Film Festival today with 12 huge days showcasing 12 international films from more than 12 countries. 

Amy Johnston

devastating impact CommentsPremiumWA events losses exceed $26m after COVID cancellations

New figures show WA’s ravaged events sector has lost more than $26 million in cancellations due to the State’s COVID-19 restrictions which put a ban on live music and dance parties over New Year’s Eve. 

Kate Purnell

Double standardCommentsPremiumPerth Cup go-ahead leaves events businesses frustrated

WA businesses are calling on the State Government to provide more transparency around which events are allowed to go ahead under ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. 

Caitlin Paroczai

crushing impact CommentsPremiumEvents, hospo businesses in fight for survival

WA business groups are warning many entertainment companies are at risk of permanent closure as the industry takes another devastating blow with New Years Eve events cancelled. 

Kate Purnell

massive hit CommentsPremiumPerth events call for support after NYE cancelled

With the biggest night of the year forcibly knocked-off the social calendar, Perth events are looking to the State Government for compensation as they face millions of dollars in losses. 

Kate Purnell

Huge blow CommentsPremiumPerth events hit with ‘catastrophic’ losses

In another “catastrophic” blow to the industry, Perth events are set to lose millions of dollars over the festive period as new COVID restrictions force the cancellations of music festivals and dance parties. 

Kate Purnell

HBF boss unloadsCommentsPremium‘If you’re not vaccinated, you can’t Run for a Reason’

HBF chief executive John Van Der Wielen will enforce a ‘no jab, no run’ policy for the popular Run for a Reason race, and likened wealthy Australians to anti-vaxxers.

Danielle Le Messurier

Bush legendsPremiumHow the Ord Valley Muster was born over a few beers

A chat 20 years ago over ‘more than a few beers’ created an annual event that has put the shine back on a very unique Kimberley town.

Steve Butler

Leadership MattersPremiumTreasurer wants tech giants to call Australia home

Josh Frydenberg wants tech giants like Zoom to set up their headquarters in Australia to help the country prepare for the massive role technology will continue to play on the other side of COVID.

Danielle Le Messurier

Australia firstCommentsPremium‘National interest will not be lost in China talks’

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says while the Morrison Government wants an open dialogue and a constructive relationship with China, it will not come at the expense of national interests.

Danielle Le Messurier

Redefining the playing field: The venues you didn’t know existed at Optus Stadium

Optus Stadium continues to offer unique and high-quality offerings befitting to any event, big or small.

Optus Stadium

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How WA is creating the solutions to the world’s energy challenges

Here are some of the reasons WA leads the conversation when it comes to energy innovation.

AOG Energy

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More upbeatPremiumAFL to China: Richard Goyder shares hopes for 2021

The Perth-based chairman of Qantas, the AFL Commission, Woodside Petroleum and Telethon has been tested on multiple fronts this year as COVID-19 wreaked havoc on Australia’s economy.

Danielle Le Messurier & Josh Zimmerman

‘Most optimistic’CommentsPremiumQantas chair has fingers crossed for Christmas travel

Qantas chairman Richard Goyder hopes the national carrier will be flying at about 60 per cent of its usual domestic capacity by Christmas.

Josh Zimmerman

Leadership MattersRichard Goyder charts COVID challenges and way forward

As chair of Qantas, the AFL and children’s charity Telethon, among other roles, Richard Goyder will offer a unique insight into how we have navigated the COVID crisis and the path to recovery.

Wyatt’s pleaPremiumMiners need Indigenous rangers to avoid Juukan repeat

LEADERSHIP MATTERS: Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt told guests potential mine sites should be accessed by Indigenous rangers and owners to identify areas of risk.

Stuart McKinnon

Road aheadMcGowan, Wyatt on this year’s watershed Budget

The 2020 State Budget will be one of the most important financial documents produced by a WA Government since World War II.

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McGowan’s humility a testament to leadership

Premier Mark McGowan’s candid appearance at this week’s Leadership Matters breakfast shows he is the type of leader who is open, honest, and importantly, relatable.

In his words ...VideoPremiumFrom COVID to China: Our Q+A with Mark McGowan

Business editor Sarah-Jane Tasker and The West Live host Jenna Clarke spoke to the Premier at The West Australian’s Leadership Matters on coronavirus, WA’s hard border and tensions with China.

China tensionVideoCommentsPremiumMcGowan ‘very worried’ about more China trade sanctions

WA Premier Mark McGowan says he fears rising tensions with China will see the Asian superpower impose further trade sanctions against more local industries.

Peter Law

LEADERSHIP MATTERSVideoCommentsPremiumMark McGowan dubs Clive Palmer the ‘Biggest Loser’

Mark McGowan tells The West Australian’s Leadership Matters event he can’t guarantee a COVID-19 outbreak won’t happen in WA — and has some harsh words for his border challenger.

Peter Law

Pandemic responseVideoCommentsPremiumMcGowan reveals personal toll during coronavirus height

The Premier has detailed for the first time how people stood outside his Rockingham home and screamed at him, his wife and three children over the State’s response at the height of coronavirus.

Josh Zimmerman

LEADERSHIP MATTERSCommentsPremium‘You have to keep going and never give in’

Premier Mark McGowan will today outline for the first time the personal toll of the coronavirus pandemic on his life, in a keynote speech to The West Australian’s Leadership Matters event.

Peter Law