WA government backs engineered stone ban The state government announced on Wednesday that it will support the prohibition of the future use of engineered stone in Western Australian workplaces, citing the risk of silicosis. A recent report from Safe Work Australia found there no known safe level of silica in engineered stone, and concluded the…
The Western Australian government has announced that it is moving forward with planning for the proposed Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub (AMTECH), with Deloitte the successful tenderer to deliver a detailed feasibility study and business case. According to a statement on Tuesday, the appointment of the Big Four firm represents a next step towards “a…
Applications will now be open year-round for funding under the Western Australian government’s X-TEND WA, a grants program aimed at growing the state’s innovation ecosystem. The competitive co-investment grants program offers funding to organisations delivering programs including those assisting in commercialisation, investor education, and co-working spaces and incubators. It formerly accepted applications within one four-week…
State-owned Horizon Power has announced the purchase of a vanadium redox flow battery, which the Western Australian government says is a first for an Australian energy utility. According to a statement from the state government on Monday, Horizon has signed an agreement for purchase, installation, and commissioning of the vanadium battery for a long-duration energy…
The Western Australian government has awarded remote energy generation company Pacific Energy $2.4 million in funding through the Investment Attraction Fund, which the company says will be used to strengthen its renewable energy division’s manufacturing operation and diversify the state’s economy. Pacific Energy said in a statement on Tuesday that the grant recognises its “ability…
What were the five biggest stories of the week? Here’s what visitors to this site were reading. 5) Fortescue progresses plans for Marsden Point green aviation fuel factory Channel Infrastructure and Fortescue Future Industries announced their investigation into a green hydrogen manufacturing facility at Marsden Point for synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) has progressed, with…