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WA partnership to expand manufacturing and trades pathways for Collie apprentices
A new partnership between Synergy and Programmed will provide eight apprentices with training opportunities at Muja Power Station in Collie, Western Australia, with the program expected to support skills development across sectors including manufacturing, energy, mining and industrial services.
WA seeks anchor tenant for South West advanced manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has opened a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking an anchor tenant for the South West Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub (AMTECH) in Picton, as part of plans to expand the State's manufacturing capability and support the energy transition.
Pilbara manufacturing boosted through $846,700 in RED Grants
The Western Australian Government is investing in the Pilbara’s economic diversification and manufacturing capacity, awarding $846,700 to five regional projects through Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.
WA gov’t targets manufacturing and key industries in new workforce strategy
The Western Australian Government has announced it will develop a comprehensive workforce strategy aimed at supporting key industries, including advanced manufacturing, as part of efforts to diversify and strengthen the State’s economy.
Warradarge Wind Farm expansion moves forward with new turbine installations
Work has begun on the erection of additional turbines at the Warradarge Wind Farm in Western Australia’s Mid West, with four of 30 new turbines now standing at the site.
WA unveils proposed planning framework for major renewable energy developments
The Western Australian Government has released a draft Renewable Energy Planning Code and supporting guidelines for public consultation, outlining a proposed framework to guide how renewable energy projects are assessed across the State.
WA launches grants to accelerate modular manufacturing, housing supply
The Western Australian Government has announced a $50 million Housing Innovation Fund aimed at expanding the State’s housing supply through increased adoption of modern construction technologies and strengthened local manufacturing capability.
WA campaign boosts manufacturing-focused TAFE applications for 2026
The Western Australian Government says its fee-free and low-fee TAFE initiative, You Can Make It Here, has driven a significant rise in interest in vocational education, particularly in areas linked to advanced manufacturing and other in-demand industries.
WA gov’t seeks industry input on future of transmission manufacturing
The Western Australian Government is calling on local manufacturers and industry stakeholders to help shape the future of transmission manufacturing and servicing capability across Western Australia.
WA Gov’t unveils SWIS Transmission Plan to boost renewable energy, manufacturing
The WA Government has unveiled the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) Transmission Plan, outlining major upgrades to the State’s main power grid to accelerate the clean energy transition while expanding opportunities in local manufacturing.
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Manufacturers should do this sooner rather than later, says precision engineer
Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. “I couldn’t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,” says Jason Ford, Founder.
