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Manufacturing contract awarded for WA’s first electric ferry fleet
Manufacturing in Western Australia is set to play a central role in the State’s public transport expansion, with the WA Government awarding a $66 million contract to Henderson-based shipbuilder Echo Marine Group to design and manufacture five electric ferries for the METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project.
Manufacturing gets $20M boost in WA budget to support energy shift
The Western Australian Government is strengthening local manufacturing capabilities and supporting the State’s energy transition with a $20 million investment announced in the 2025-26 State Budget.
Perth CAT routes welcome first locally-manufactured electric bus
Western Australia has reached a major milestone in public transport, with its first locally manufactured electric bus commencing passenger services.
Perth’s Malaga depot first to receive major EV infrastructure upgrades
Western Australia’s electric bus program is advancing rapidly, with contracts awarded to retrofit Perth’s Malaga bus depot with essential EV infrastructure.
WA celebrates historic maiden journey of locally manufactured passenger train
In a significant achievement for local manufacturing, Western Australia has celebrated the inaugural journey of its first passenger train crafted within the state in over three decades.
JET Charge to power Perth’s first electric bus charging station
JET Charge, a company that manufactures electrical power equipment, has secured a $1.65 million contract to design, supply, install, and commission the electric bus charging infrastructure at Elizabeth Quay bus station in Perth.
Western Australian leaders launch mission to boost tourism and trade with Japan
Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, alongside representatives from the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC), are set to embark on a significant mission to Japan to promote tourism, trade, and local job growth.
WA achieves 125,000 new jobs two years ahead of schedule
The Cook Labor Government has met its electoral promise of creating 125,000 new jobs well ahead of schedule, as reflected in today's Australian Bureau of Statistics labour force figures, with 133,532 jobs created since the target was established in 2021.
WA boosts railcar manufacturing with first fully completed C-series train
The Western Australian Government announced that the first fully built, locally manufactured C-series train is now available for testing on the network, marking a significant milestone for local railcar manufacturing in the state.
New boat manufacturing facility launched in the heart of Geraldton
Ports Minister Rita Saffioti has celebrated the opening of a new boat manufacturing facility in the Geraldton Fishing Boat Harbour, which will serve as the new location for the regional boat builder Dongara Marine.
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GridBeyond highlights role of technology in navigating energy market swings
Energy price volatility continues to pose challenges for manufacturers and other energy-intensive industries, particularly as electricity markets experience more frequent and unpredictable price swings.
