Western Australia released its Asian Engagement Strategy to support industry to interact with the growth of Asia.
With Asia representing 60 per cent of the world’s middle class by 2030, the Strategy
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WA proposes new workplace health and safety laws
The Western Australian government will introduce new legislation to criminalise industrial manslaughter, alongside investing $12.9 million to enhance workplace health and safety.
The legislation creates
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High-speed broadband comes to WA’s Mid-West
Minister for Regional Development, Alannah MacTiernan, turned on a wireless telecommunications tower in WA’s Mid-West last Friday, July 26.
The tower, in Eneabba, is a part of a new wireless network
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WA offers investment for innovation
This week the Western Australian government has announced two grants for innovative businesses to set up in the state.
The state government will provide support for local businesses through the X-TEND
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Manufacturing key to future of WA economy
In launching the Western Australian (WA) government’s Diversify WA vision, the state government identified technology and advanced manufacturing as one of the key economic sectors that will build a more
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WA shipbuilder wins $779 million contract
WA-based shipbuilder Austal has won a contract worth up to $779 million to construct a Frigate-sized Independence Class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS 28) for the US Navy.
The ship will be constructed at Austal’s
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SA and WA shipbuilders join to win frigates contract
Western Australian shipbuilder Austal is teaming up with government-owned counterpart ASC in South Australia to win the contract to build the Navy’s nine new frigates.
Three international designers
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Shipbuilder wants to establish WA manufacturing and export hub
German shipbuilder Lurssen hopes to create an Australian manufacturing base to export navy ships around the region.
Lurssen chief Peter Lurssen will today present a proposal to partner with Adelaide-based
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Fears for Australia’s shipbuilding industry
Australian shipbuilders have expressed fears that Australia will have minimal involvement in the building and maintenance of the nation’s future submarines and warships.
South Australia should expect
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Navantia courts WA industry over frigate plans
Shipbuilder Navantia had discussions with local Western Australian (WA) businesses regarding its potential build of nine anti-submarine warfare frigates for the Australian Navy.
The company has been shortlisted
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Perth manufacturer lodges metal powder production patent
Perth-based 3D printing company Aurora Labs has announced that it has lodged another patent application, this time for a method of producing metal powders.
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60 metre road train launched at new Perth manufacturing site
WA owned heavy road transport equipment manufacturer Bruce Rock Engineering (BRE) unveiled its latest 60m road train during the opening of its new workshop in Perth.
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Sika opens new Perth factory
Specialty construction chemicals company Sika Australia has consolidated two plants and three warehouses, opening a new factory at Bibra Lake to improve its logistics and manufacturing processes.
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Ammonia leaks investigated at Burrup plant
Eleven reportable leaks have led to investigations at the Pilbara Fertiliser site in Western Australia, owned by Yara International.
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Pumped about the future
Recent Endeavour Awards champion Admedus is growing briskly, with their tissue engineering process being used to repair hearts all over the world. Brent Balinski spoke to the company’s chief operating
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Activist investors get 5.4 per cent stake in Fleetwood
Two activist investors have taken out a combined stake of 5.4 per cent in caravan and accommodation company Fleetwood.
Mercantile Investment Company and Sandon Capital bought 1 per cent and 4.4 per cent
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WA businesses should make more of SE Asian opportunities
The CEO of joint venture Interflour has said that West Australia’s business leaders need to make more of the opportunities in south-east Asia, a region which he believes could outstrip China as a manufacturing hub.
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Driver-less bus to arrive in Perth in April
Perth is set to be the first Australian city to trial a driver-less bus, according to West Australia’s transport minister.
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Milk recalled in WA following suspected contamination at factory
Milk has been by Coles in Western Australia due to contamination concerns at Lion’s Bentley factory.
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WA Labor wants global brand to promote state
The Western Australian Labor opposition has said it will push for a global brand under which the state would be promoted.
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