Grants Empire

22/04/2026

Exciting news for our clients Outback Beef who have been named finalists in two categories of the Port Hedland CCI Business Excellence Awards for 2026! 🤩 Best of luck for the Gala Night! 🏆

✨ Introducing the 2026 PHCCI Business Excellence Awards Finalists! ✨ - PART 1

🎉 The wait is over!

We are so proud to reveal the outstanding businesses that have been named finalists in this year’s awards. This recognition is a testament to their hard work, innovation, and the positive impact they’ve had on Hedland’s economy and community.

Congratulations to all the finalists – your achievement is well deserved and we look forward to celebrating with you soon!

⭐Everything Earth - Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Award
• Adam Hobden - School Based Trainee - BHP - Category 5 Labour Management
• Daniel Norland - Port Hedland International Airport
• Annika Brown - Town of Port Hedland
• Madeline Altschwager - Town of Port Hedland & Programmed

🌟 Europcar - Employee of the Year Award
• Enzo Duca - AUS Traffic Management
• Jacob Davis - Pilbara Sparkle and Shine
• Cindy Tullock - Pilbara Sparkle and Shine
• Eoin O'Hagan - Gumech Pty Ltd

🏡 Pilbara Development Commission - Best Home Based/Mobile Business Award
• Kollektive Media
• Revive Therapy Services Australia
• Kate Bonnie Hair Katebonniehair
• Candid Captures by AJ Downes

💼 MGIB Insurance Brokers - Best Micro Business with 0–6 Employees Award
• Emotional Etchings
• Nikki Watts Nutrition
• Outback Beef
• Prime First Aid and Training

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22/04/2026

📣SUCCESS: The Shire of Carnarvon will soon have an upgraded Camel Lane Theatre as a result of a $497,000 grant secured from Lotterywest 🎭👏

02/04/2026

Many businesses in Exmouth and across the Gascoyne have been impacted by TC Narelle and my amazing clients at Bullara Station Stay bore the brunt 🥺 Like myself, many have stayed at the Station and understand the dedication and passion the owners have for creating a unique and memorable experience for visitors. The start of their tourism season looks a little different this year, if you want to chip in with their recovery, there is a GoFundMe page:

Tim and Edwina Shallcross and their 3 beautiful daughters, are amazing, salt… Cherie Pearse needs your support for Cyclone Narelle devastates Bullara Station

04/03/2026

How great to see this project coming together! 👏 It's been a while in the making but funding has been secured and its got lift off! 👶 It will bring much needed childhood health and education to the Shire of Katanning and surrounding communities in the Great Southern region 🤝

26/02/2026

📣SUCCESS: Great news for the community and visitors to Exmouth! Exmouth Bus Charter have been awarded a grant of $80,000 towards the establishment of a wheelchair accessible service! 👩‍🦽 This will be a fantastic new addition to their growing fleet and provide a service that isn't currently available in the community🫶

19/02/2026

Great grants news! Brown Park Oval's upgraded lighting is now up and running following a State Government grant of $199,000 💡

12/12/2025

Great news for Bundegi Boat Ramp in Exmouth and Leeman Boat Ramp in Leeman! 🌊 A collective $101,235 has been awarded for planning to improve both recreational boating facilities 🛥️
Shire of Exmouth

21/10/2025

🏈🏏Quartermaine Oval in the Shire of Katanning reopened in May 2026 following a $2.2million redevelopment, with partial grant funding. The redevelopment included:
🌱a new playing surface;
💡upgraded lighting;
💦improved drainage and reticulation;
📏comprehensive levelling.

Delivering a top-tier oval ready to support football, cricket, and a wide range of community use well into the future! 👌
📸 Shire of Katanning

17/09/2025

👏Congratulations to our clients! Three out of three nominations making it as Finalists and getting the recognition they deserve! 🤩 Bring on the Gala Night in November! 🎉
🌾 Bullara Station Stay
🧡 Wooleen Station
🚍 Exmouth Bus Charter

17/09/2025

Fantastic to see this amazing project underway! 👏 Grants doing great things in regional WA 😃