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WA manufacturing innovators named finalists for 2026 awards
Western Australia’s manufacturing and innovation sectors are represented among 23 businesses named as finalists for the 2026 WA Innovators of the Year awards, following more than 130 applications across six categories.
Manufacturing interest surges as WA defence hub attracts 179 proposals
Strong industry interest in a proposed Western Australian defence and advanced manufacturing hub has prompted the State Government to begin assessing 179 Expressions of Interest (EOIs), with the project expected to support local manufacturing capability, defence supply chains and future industry development.
WA invests $2M in TAFE equipment to support manufacturing workforce
The Western Australian Government is investing more than $2 million in new equipment at South Metropolitan TAFE to support training in priority industries including manufacturing, automation, clean energy and electrical occupations.
WA gov’t unveils renewable energy project for Goldfields town of Menzies
The Western Australian Government has announced plans to deliver a new renewable energy system for the Goldfields town of Menzies, with the project expected to supply up to 80 per cent renewable energy to the community.
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.
WA schools secure $113,000 to cut waste and boost recycling
Schools across Western Australia have been awarded a combined almost $113,000 in grants to support projects aimed at reducing waste and improving recycling practices.
$1.4B Clean Energy Fund to drive WA renewable projects and infrastructure
The Western Australian government says it will establish a $1.4 billion Clean Energy Fund to support a range of projects aimed at expanding access to clean, affordable and reliable energy across the State, particularly in the South West.
WA updates Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award
The Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission has updated the state’s Manufacturing, Maintenance and Metal Trades Award, with changes taking effect from 18 February 2026.Â
Capital grants to expand construction training for energy transition in WA
The Western Australian Government says it is expanding construction training capacity through targeted capital grants aimed at supporting decarbonisation, energy transformation and regional workforce development.
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.
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