Tag: Western Australia
Manufacturing efficiency boosted at Abrolhos Steel with Konecranes upgrade
Western Australia’s breakbulk steel distributor, Abrolhos Steel, has upgraded its manufacturing operations in Geraldton with the installation of a new Konecranes 5-tonne CXT crane, replacing a 30-year-old unit that had become increasingly difficult to maintain.
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.
ARENA backs South32’s bid to cut alumina refining emissions with $4.4M study
South32 is set to examine potential pathways to reduce emissions in alumina refining with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), which has committed $4.4 million in funding for a pre-feasibility study at the company’s Worsley Alumina Refinery 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).
WA gov’t commits to local vanadium battery manufacturing
The Western Australian government has pledged to support the development of a vanadium battery industry as part of its Made in WA Plan, should it secure re-election.
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.
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