Tag: Western Australia
State gov’t backs WA food producers with major grant funding
The WA Government has announced $7.08 million in Value Add Investment Grants to support Western Australian food and beverage businesses in expanding operations, introducing new product lines, and creating jobs.
WA takes major step toward net zero with Clean Energy Link construction contract
The WA Government has taken another step toward securing Western Australia's clean energy future, with GenusPlus awarded a $270 million contract to build the first parts of Clean Energy Link - North.
Western Australia home for low-emissions ironmaking plant
Western Australia has been announced as the site for what is claimed to be the nation’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace, with Kwinana chosen as the preferred location for the NeoSmelt consortium’s pilot project.
Western Power adds new talent to strengthen WA’s skilled energy workforce
The Western Australian Government is furthering its focus on job training and employment opportunities, with Western Power announcing the hiring of 33 apprentices, trainees, and recent university graduates.
Voucher boost powers WA food and beverage manufacturers
Western Australia's agrifood and beverage manufacturing sector has received a significant boost, with $540,000 in funding distributed among 64 businesses through the government’s Agrifood and Beverage Voucher Program.
WA launches $28M robotics and automation precinct in Perth
The Western Australian Government has officially opened Australia's largest robotics and automation headquarters in Perth's north, signalling a new era of technological innovation.
$5.4M fund allocated to strengthen e-waste recycling infrastructure in WA
The WA Government has announced an investment of $5.4 million to enhance e-waste storage, collection, recycling, and processing across Western Australia.
WA government invests in rail manufacturing upgrades
As part of its ongoing commitment to bolster Western Australia’s railcar manufacturing sector, the WA Government has allocated more than $340,000 to upgrade and modernise a key local facility.
HSS calls on local manufacturers to strengthen WA health system
Health Support Services (HSS), the shared services provider for the Western Australian (WA) public healthcare system, has issued a callout to local manufacturers.
AMGC appoints new state director to support WA manufacturers in wind energy supply chains
The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) announced the appointment of Matthew Cronin as State Director for Western Australia.
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