Tag: WA
CSIRO invites WA agrifood start-ups to Innovate to Grow program
Western Australian (WA) small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the agrifood sector are set to receive a significant innovation boost with the launch of a transformative program by Australia's national science agency CSIRO.
Containers for Change collection service launched in WA
Western Australians now have easier access to the popular container deposit scheme with the launch of Containers for Change Collect, an innovative on-demand service aimed at enhancing convenience and accessibility.
WA’s TAFE lecturers Immerse in industry placements to address skills gap
The Western Australian Government has earmarked $9.9 million to facilitate industry placements for TAFE college lecturers, allowing them to gain firsthand insight into the skills and workforce requirements of various industries.
WA’s EV Network hits halfway mark as Jerramungup site powers up
The Western Australia Electric Vehicle (EV) Network has reached a significant milestone, marking the halfway point in its plan to install 49 fast charging sites across the state with the recent opening of Synergy's Jerramungup EV fast charging site.
Expressions of interest now open for WA and Chevron’s $40M greentech collab
Expressions of interest are currently being sought from qualified and experienced organisations to undertake the implementation and management of the GreenTech Hub, a $40 million collaboration between the Western Australian Government and Chevron Australia.
WA advances climate response with carbon capture and storage bill
Mines and Petroleum, and Hydrogen Industry Minister Bill Johnston has introduced the Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 and the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Safety Levies Amendment Bill 2023 in the Western Australian Parliament.
Portable PPB takes home top prize as WA Innovator of the Year 2023
Portable PPB Pty Ltd, a developer of in-field gold detection technology, has been crowned the WA Innovator of the Year 2023 for its cutting-edge portable gold detector.
$134M injection to spark job growth and emission reduction in WA
The Western Australian Government is set to allocate $134 million to revolutionise Western Australia's clean energy sector and foster employment opportunities in the burgeoning green industries.
WA gov’t backs Bridgewest with $2M to boost medical manufacturing
Global pharmaceutical company Bridgewest is set to expand its operations in Bentley, transforming the former Pfizer-owned facility into a hub for medical product manufacturing, owing to a $2 million investment from the Western Australian Government.
WA gov’t inks deal with top nuclear submarine manufacturer to bolster maritime defence industry
The Western Australian Government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huntington Ingalls Industries, the world's largest manufacturer of nuclear-powered submarines.