Liv Declerck joined Business News in October 2022, covering community, arts, not-for-profit, tourism and hospitality news. Liv studied Journalism with a Creative Writing minor and graduated from Curtin University in mid-2022.
Margaret River-based wine producers Evans & Tate, Domaine Naturaliste and House of Cards have been recognised for their achievements at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023.
Margaret River-based Giniversity has won Best Navy Gin in Australia and awarded double gold for its navy strength gin at the American Distillers Institute Awards 2023.
Nexus Airlines has been launched to expand the Western Australian Inter-Regional Flight Network, bolstered by a $4 million investment from the state government.
Pilbara Ports Authority has contracted marine and port services business TAMS Group to deliver the second stage of upgrades to the Nelson Point Tug Haven facility located at Port Hedland.
John Phillips played a key role in initiating the global expansion of GHD, which has grown to become one of the biggest engineering consulting firms in Australia.
Perth-based chemical engineering business Hazer Group has extended its non-binding memorandum of understanding with French utility company ENGIE SA to establish its first facility in Europe.
The Community Arts Network, Theatre Kimberley and Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation are among the recipients of the state government’s $900,000 regional arts funding.
Maali Group managing director Mitchell Matera was announced as First Amongst Equals at the 40under40 Awards for 2023, taking the top spot ahead of a varied cohort of Western Australia’s young business and community leaders.
Arts Impact WA has announced an opera production and a biotechnological artwork as the two winning projects of its 2023 art grants, valued at $100,000 each.
Collie-based medicinal cannabis company Cannaponics has raised more than $3 million for its new facility, setting the record for the biggest raise on crowdfunding platform Birchal for 2023.