Western Trade Coast Business Directory

09/06/2026

WA has one of the most active marine precincts in the country.

Shipbuilding. Patrol vessels. Offshore support. Maintenance and fit-out.

Billions in activity. And the businesses winning contracts are not always the biggest ones.

They are often the most visible when procurement teams go searching.

If you service the marine or defence sectors anywhere in WA, a targeted directory listing puts your name in front of the right people.

The WA Business Directory is actively promoted to businesses in this space.

$99 a year. We write your listing. Live in 7 days.

Every new listing also goes into the draw to win a Gold Membership with the Western Trade Coast Business Network.

Get listed here: westerntradecoastbusinessnetwork.com.au/directory-listing/

02/06/2026

Some organisations don’t just report on Western Australia. They help shape the conversation.

We are incredibly proud to welcome Business News as a Platinum Member of the Western Trade Coast Business Network.

For many people, Business News is known for its journalism and reporting, but what has always stood out to us is the role they play in bringing people together. Industries, leaders, government, projects, ideas, and important conversations that help shape where Western Australia is heading.

These connections happen naturally. Major projects are discussed openly, and where industries gain a better understanding of each other. Where business leaders can step back and look at the bigger picture.

In today’s world, where so much content feels rushed, reactive or driven by clickbait, Business News continues to stand out for its depth, professionalism and genuine commitment to Western Australia’s business community. That is something we deeply respect.

As we continue building conversations around , connectivity across regions and industries, and helping businesses better understand where they fit within the bigger ecosystem, there is a very natural alignment between our organisations.

As Karlee Barrett from Business News put it, "Our goal is to help connect WA industry leaders and decision-makers, share meaningful industry insights, and keep the business community informed and connected.

That aligns strongly with our own vision, and we look forward to working together to help businesses better understand the industries, projects and opportunities shaping Western Australia."

Welcome aboard, and thank you for believing in what we are creating.

12/05/2026

Latest Energy News:

WA’s energy future is moving fast. But one big question still hangs over the conversation. If WA steps away from state-based emissions reduction targets, what does that actually mean for industry, investment and future projects? Whether it be Western Trade Coast, , or .

Does it create more certainty for major industry and energy players? Or does it create more questions around accountability, measurement and long-term direction?

And perhaps the bigger question for business is this:
What does actually look like in a state built on mining, heavy industry, exports, manufacturing and energy production?

These are the types of conversations many in industry are now trying to unpack.

-How will future projects be measured?
-What will investors be looking for?
-How do businesses prepare for changing expectations around energy, reporting and supply chains?
-And where does WA position itself globally if the conversation shifts away from direct emissions targets?

With WA Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson MLA attending the upcoming Business News, along with Bill Townsend, Dale Henderson, Sam Pearce, Nathan Ling and Peter Stokes, the Future of Energy Sector Briefing, there’s certainly no shortage of questions worth asking.

For anyone working across energy, industry, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics or major projects, this lunch could provide valuable insight into where the conversation is heading next.

A few tickets are still available. https://tinyurl.com/BNEnergyMay2026

28/04/2026

Whose corner are you in?
Oil & gas? Renewables?
Or somewhere in the middle watching it all play out?

Feels like a showdown… except the roles keep shifting depending on who’s talking.

One side says we need to move faster. The other says we need to be realistic.

And somewhere in between… projects get tied up, delayed, or talked about more than they’re built.

So here’s the question:
IS genuinely viable at scale right now? Or are we still navigating WA red tape, headlines, and promises that keep promising… postponed, backdated, and still not getting a go?

This upcoming Business News Sector Briefing: The Future of Energy rings both sides of the conversation into the same room. Let’s see who’s actually got something new to say. 😜

You’ve got voices from LNG, gas, and renewables sitting side by side, talking through what’s actually happening in WA right now, not just what’s being announced.

📍 Crown Perth
📅 Friday 29 May

No fluff. No “perfect world” answers.
Just a real look at where energy is heading, and what’s actually getting built.

Come along, listen in… and decide for yourself which side of the fence you’re on. (or whether the fence even exists anymore?) 🤔

Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gqTmnzaM

16/04/2026

Our Western Trade Coast Industry Tour – Insights, Projects and Industry yesterday was a success. Can't say done and dusted - more rain than dust yesterday! 😜

But that didn’t stop us. We got out across the Western Trade Coast, covered 20+ companies, and heard firsthand how it all connects, from industry through to future opportunities in defence and energy.

Great insights, great people, and plenty of conversations along the way.

Nothing beats seeing it in real life.

and if you missed out and want to preregister for the next one - full details: https://tinyurl.com/WTCIndustryTour2026

31/03/2026

Most industrial conversations happen in isolation.

here. there. somewhere else.

But when you step back, the real story is how interconnected everything has become.

The Western Trade Coast is one of the few places where you can see that interplay clearly — how i , energy, , and feed into each other.

The Western Trade Coast Industry Tour – Insights, Projects and Industry brings that into focus.

It’s not about adding more information. It’s about seeing how your piece fits into a much bigger system.

For manufacturers and industry leaders, that perspective often leads to better decisions around partnerships, efficiency, and future planning.

Sometimes stepping out of your own operation is where the clarity comes from.

30/03/2026

One way to stay up to date with what is happening in WA. Real News.

The latest edition is out now.

Inside, and leading the News, Mark Pownall writes those behind the new Perth Film Studios have adopted a build-it-and-they-will-come approach.

Elisha Newell then reports on a business described as the ‘Bunnings of the mining industry’, which is targeting $1 billion in annual revenue.

Next, Mark Pownall tracks recent moves at the Fogarty Wine Group, which has restructured operations to include a wealthy new partner.

Tom Zaunmayr sits down with new PGA leader Digby Stretch to discuss policy and an organisational overhaul.

Gary Adshead details the Sandcastles saga, where a vision to create a hospice for children met stern opposition.

Tim Treadgold wraps up the News with a report on the nation’s uphill battle to return productivity to its recent average.

In this edition’s first Feature, Jack McGinn says compiling a list of those who have significant influence in WA is not a straightforward task. In the second Feature, Mark Pownall details how increased spending on transport infrastructure is providing for more volume and diversity.

As always, you’ll also find plenty to read in our regular sections: Cultural Industries with Ella Loneragan and Property with Claire Tyrrell; Economics; Contracts and Tenders; Board Moves and Directors’ Interests.

READ MORE | https://tinyurl.com/phumtzcx

29/03/2026

Across the Western Trade Coast, is not a concept. It is being tested, built, and integrated across existing industries. , battery materials, and industrial collaboration are all evolving alongside established operations.

The interesting part is not just the technology.
It is how industries are adapting together.

The Western Trade Coast Industry Tour – Insights, Projects and Industry offers a closer look at how these systems are evolving in real time, and where the opportunities and challenges actually are.

If your work sits anywhere in , , or transition , this kind of visibility changes how you think about implementation.

Not theory. Context.

27/03/2026

You don’t always see where the next opportunity is coming from until you’re standing in it.

The Western Trade Coast is one of those places where projects are not just planned, they are already moving. From to to energy, the demand is real and so are the gaps.

What is often missing is context.
Who is operating where.
What is being built.
How everything connects.

The Western Trade Coast Industry Tour – Insights, Projects and Industry gives a clearer picture of that ecosystem, not from a report but from being on the ground.

If you are in , , or , it is a chance to understand where your work fits before the next wave fully lands.

Sometimes the advantage is simply seeing it early. Register now: https://lnkd.in/giqQexMb

28/11/2025

Did You Know that most local businesses never make it past the first step of working with defence?

Three barriers stop almost everyone: the entry hurdles, the compliance pressure, and the speed needed to actually deliver across the Western Trade Coast.

1. Barriers to entry
Breaking into the defence supply chain is tough. You need to identify a real gap, prove capability, and back it with the right documentation – DISP, quad charts, capability evidence. If you don’t meet the criteria, you’re cut out quickly. Strong connections across the WTC business community can make a huge difference in getting that first foot in the door.

2. Compliance and regulation
Once you’re in, staying in is a whole other challenge. Defence operates under constant scrutiny. Local manufacturers and service providers must keep pace with evolving regulations, certifications, and governance expectations. Transparency, professionalism, and financial stability aren’t negotiable.

3. Speed of delivery
Since the 2023 Defence Strategic Review, capability gaps, global pressures, and rapid tech shifts mean primes are moving fast. Smaller WTC-based businesses can absolutely play in this space, but only if they can deliver at pace and adapt quickly.

If this hit a nerve, there’s a lot more to unpack. Thanks to Tom Hüberli CA for a full breakdown, including what this means for businesses here on the Western Trade Coast and where the real opportunities sit behind the barriers.

Read the full article – it might just change how you look at defence work from a local perspective.



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