Tag: Western Australia
Modular manufacturing project to deliver 54 new social homes in Wheatbelt
A Western Australian manufacturing project will deliver 54 new modular social homes for seniors across the Wheatbelt, following more than $27 million in combined State and Federal Government funding.
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.
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.
Manufacturing focus as governments back study into potential new WA oil refinery
The Australian Government has announced the first step toward investigating a potential new large-scale oil refinery in Western Australia, saying the proposal could strengthen Australia's fuel security while providing a boost to local manufacturing if it proceeds.
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.
Colli manufacturing upgrade aims to boost WA housing supply
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.
WA-built electric bendy buses mark Australian manufacturing first
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.
Manufacturing begins on WA-built electric ferry fleet for METRONET on Swan project
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.
WA invests $2M in manufacturing and trade training equipment for South Regional TAFE
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.
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.
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How growth capital is helping an Australian manufacturer go global
There’s a particular kind of ingenuity that flourishes in regional Australia. Away from the noise of major business centres, founders build companies that quietly become world leaders in their field, solving deep specialised problems that global markets didn’t know could be solved. Modra Technology, based in Warragul in regional Victoria, is one of those companies.
