Tag: WA
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 to source green steel from local manufacturers for gov’t projects
The Western Australian Government has announced a new initiative to strengthen Western Australia’s manufacturing sector, launching an Expression of Interest (EOI) for locally made green steel to be used in major government projects.
Cleanaway partners with Acciona to divert waste from WA landfills
Cleanaway has entered into a long-term agreement with Acciona to supply waste feedstock for the Kwinana Energy Recovery Facility, which aims to divert waste from Western Australian landfills through the use of Energy from Waste (EfW) technology.
Expressions of interest open for WA’s new housing-focused manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Western Australia, aimed at accelerating the delivery of housing and major infrastructure projects across the State.
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.
WA backs research to turn beer by-products into new products
A new research collaboration in Western Australia is aiming to transform beer by-products into new food and fibre products, creating fresh market opportunities for the State’s craft brewing sector.
WA gov’t launches strategy to grow distilling and manufacturing sector
The Western Australian Government has launched a new strategy to strengthen the State’s rapidly growing distilling sector, positioning local premium spirits for greater recognition in domestic and global markets.
WA commences Stage 2 of Warradarge Wind Farm project
Construction has commenced on the $400 million second stage of the Warradarge Wind Farm near Eneabba, marking a major step in Western Australia’s renewable energy transition and boosting clean power supply for homes and businesses across the state.
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.
Federal gov’t injects $19.8M into green steelmaking pathway
The Federal Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has committed $19.8 million to support the development of lower-emissions metal production in Western Australia.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
