Tag: Western Australia

Colli Timber & Hardware says a $5.5 million upgrade of its manufacturing facility in Cardup will significantly expand its production capacity, with the investment aimed at helping accelerate housing construction in Western Australia.

Western Australia has unveiled what the State Government says is Australia's first locally manufactured electric articulated bus, describing the project as a boost for local manufacturing while expanding the capacity of Perth's public transport network.

Construction has officially begun on Western Australia’s first locally built electric ferry fleet, marking a manufacturing milestone for the $107 million METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project. 

The Western Australian Government has announced more than $2 million in funding for new training equipment at South Regional TAFE, with a focus on supporting manufacturing, mining and construction training opportunities as student enrolments continue to rise.

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.

The Western Australian Government has committed a further $9.8 million to advance plans for a proposed low-emissions steel mill in Collie, a project it says could bolster Australia's manufacturing capability while supporting the regional community's transition away from coal-fired power.

Western Australia will establish a new Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence alongside a $10 million AI Investment Fund, as part of a push to expand the use of artificial intelligence across government services, the Government of Western Australia has announced.

The Western Australian Government has announced a $17.8 million investment in its 2026–27 State Budget to expand the State’s capacity to recycle solar panels and embedded batteries, in a move it says will support environmental protection while also strengthening local manufacturing and resource recovery capability.

The Western Australian government says it will provide $49 million through its Housing Innovation Fund to support 15 local housing manufacturing projects aimed at increasing housing supply and expanding the use of prefabrication and other modern construction methods across the state.

Drilling equipment manufacturer Metzke has announced a $22 million investment in a new advanced manufacturing facility in East Rockingham, Western Australia, as the company said it seeks to expand its manufacturing capacity and support future growth.