Tag: Western Australia

The Western Australian Government is investing in the Pilbara’s economic diversification and manufacturing capacity, awarding $846,700 to five regional projects through Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants program.

Western Australia has spearheaded its first nuclear foundations training course, positioning the state’s manufacturing and industrial sectors to capitalise on AUKUS submarine program opportunities.

Manufacturing capability in Western Australia has been bolstered following the official opening of a new materials innovation hub by Fenner Conveyors, alongside the launch of a recycled-content conveyor belt developed in partnership with Tyrecycle.

The Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC) says construction is progressing on the first stage of the Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH) after awarding a contract to Western Projects to build the facility’s research and development (R&D) building in Western Australia.

The Government of Western Australia said it has partnered with BHP and CORE Innovation Hub to deliver $500,000 in grants through the Made in the Pilbara initiative, aimed at supporting business growth and diversification in the region.

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. 

More than 22,000 Western Australian households and businesses have installed home batteries under the Australian Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program in just over six months, according to a joint media release, highlighting strong uptake in the nation’s largest state.

Manufacturing-focused businesses are increasingly turning to transportable buildings to address cost, time and compliance pressures, according to Instant Products Group, as demand grows for modular facilities across multiple industrial sectors in Western Australia.

The Western Australian Government has opened a new $9 million round of funding under its Clean Energy Future Fund (CEFF), aimed at supporting innovative clean energy projects that contribute to decarbonisation and economic diversification, including opportunities for local manufacturing and production.

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.