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Sustainable FashionPremiumWA’s sustainable fashion scene stepping up

Sustainability holds mighty weight in the fashion industry but what does it mean for Perth? A style series set to take over Subiaco is tackling this head-on.

Megan French

In case you missed itAll the latest articles from WA’s premier business magazine

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Easy solutionCommentsPremiumThe Perth tech platform set to become the Airbnb of events

Two young Perth entrepreneurs have pivoted their business focus to adjust to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic with a pitch to become the “Airbnb of the events industry”.

Caitlin Paroczai

Changing needsCommentsPremiumCOVID-induced changes to businesses here to stay

A number of WA companies that have adopted hybrid working models or added new services to keep operations running during COVID have said the changes they’ve made would last beyond the pandemic.

Caitlin Paroczai

Smart kicksCommentsPremiumGen Z making big bucks from secondary sneaker market

Young consumers are capitalising on the booming secondary sneaker market by reselling rare footwear for cash, with research showing the sneaker resale market could reach $US30 billion ($41b) by 2030.

Caitlin Paroczai

OUT AND ABOUTCamera IconPremiumThe pictures from the weekend’s biggest social events

Don’t miss our round up of the hottest tickets in town on the weekend, including WA Ballet’s Platinum at the Quarry, Jennifer Lopez’ new film Marry Me and Fringe World’s Panawathi Girl.

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.

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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.