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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.

State investment powers skills growth at Broome TAFE

The Western Australian Government’s investment in skills development and TAFE infrastructure is delivering results in the Kimberley region, with hundreds of students at North Regional TAFE’s (NRT) Broome campus taking up training opportunities aligned with local job demand.

WA’s railcar manufacturing boosted by Gemco’s latest delivery

Local railcar manufacturing in Western Australia has advanced with the rollout of the first iron ore railcar wagon built by Perth-based company Gemco Rail for Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO).

Australian-first vanadium battery project planned for Kalgoorlie

The Cook Labor Government has announced plans to invest $150 million in a 50-megawatt vanadium battery in Kalgoorlie, aiming to enhance energy security in the Goldfields region while supporting local job creation. 

AI-powered health solutions receive $5M boost in WA

An innovative Perth cardiologist is leading the charge in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare to empower patients with a better understanding of their health. 

State gov’t backs WA food producers with major grant funding

The WA Government has announced $7.08 million in Value Add Investment Grants to support Western Australian food and beverage businesses in expanding operations, introducing new product lines, and creating jobs. 

WA takes major step toward net zero with Clean Energy Link construction contract

The WA Government has taken another step toward securing Western Australia's clean energy future, with GenusPlus awarded a $270 million contract to build the first parts of Clean Energy Link - North.

Western Australia home for low-emissions ironmaking plant

Western Australia has been announced as the site for what is claimed to be the nation’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace, with Kwinana chosen as the preferred location for the NeoSmelt consortium’s pilot project.

Western Power adds new talent to strengthen WA’s skilled energy workforce

The Western Australian Government is furthering its focus on job training and employment opportunities, with Western Power announcing the hiring of 33 apprentices, trainees, and recent university graduates.
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