Tag: Western Australia
Rottnest Fast Ferries taps Austal and Incat Crowther for new catamaran
Austal Australasia has secured a contract to build a 32-metre catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries, headquartered in Hillarys, Western Australia.
Carnegie’s MoorPower demonstrator makes waves off Fremantle coast
Carnegie Clean Energy’s MoorPower technology has achieved a successful deployment and commenced operations at the offshore test site in North Fremantle, Western Australia.
WA unveils $200,000 Defence Ready investment to bolster local capabilities
The Western Australian Government has launched a $200,000 investment as part of the latest round of Defence Ready Initiative grants, which aims to help local businesses enhance their capabilities and meet Defence requirements.
WA reaches major construction milestone at Kwinana Battery Stage Two
Battery systems at the Kwinana Battery Stage Two in Western Australia are now in place, marking a significant milestone in expanding the state’s battery portfolio.
Alcoa to curtail Kwinana refinery, to axe over 1,000 jobs
Global aluminium producer Alcoa has announced its decision to curtail production at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia in the second quarter of 2024.
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.
CSIRO report: Renewables remain cheapest source as nuclear energy costs skyrocket
Renewables remain the cheapest form of reliable energy in Australia now and to 2030, according to the consultation draft of the 2023-24 GenCost report.
WA to create more jobs in maritime defence industry in new Babcock deal
The Western Australian government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UK defence giant Babcock Australasia to create more local jobs and help boost the state’s maritime defence industry.
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.
AUKUS to establish new defence space capability in Australia
The Australian government has signed a collaboration with the United States and the United Kingdom to develop the Deep-space Advanced Radar Capability and boost Australia’s defence space capabilities.
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