The latest news, events and insights from Western Australia.
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27 February 2025
In my first few months as Agent General I have been struck by the amount of Western Australians there are in London, and how quick they are to tell me they are from WA! I have loved the chance to meet and talk to them about what they are doing, what they want to do and how they want to help WA. It has also been great to have so many former colleagues from Perth visit the office to say hello and check in.
It is a real honour to represent Western Australia and that was very much so in November when I attended the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph and then participated in the Remembrance Day service at the Australian War Memorial. Both services a huge reminder of the sacrifices that so many made for each of […]
Charting a greener future: lessons from Europe’s offshore wind leaders
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27 February 2025
Insights from WindEnergy Hamburg and OEEC 2024 for Western Australia’s renewable energy transition.
UK Delegation to Western Australia
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27 February 2025
In November, Carolyn travelled to Australia and hosted a UK delegation of defence companies to WA.
WAGO team in London participates in Resourcing Tomorrow 2024
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27 February 2025
Europe’s largest mining event, Resourcing Tomorrow 2024 took place from 3-5 December in London. This year’s event provided a valuable forum for thoughtful discussions, collaboration, and innovation across the mining and resources sector and this year 2091 people from 94 countries attended over the three-day event.
Agent General Angela Kelly undertakes first official visit to Germany
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27 February 2025
In a step to deepen ties between Western Australia and Germany, Agent General Angela Kelly visited Germany in December 2024. Over two days and accompanied by ITWA Frankfurt’s Director Vanessa Rehn and Business Development Manager Alisza Rott, the delegation met with key government, industry, and economic development stakeholders to advance Western Australia’s global connections and expand its international reach.
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Spacecube´s Plus Eight delegation take on an international immersion experience
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22 January 2025
From the 9th to the 14th of September, a dynamic delegation of 10 companies and 18 delegates from the Plus Eight accelerator program, run by Spacecubed in Perth, embarked on their annual international immersion experience. This program, which occurs at phase two, aims to broaden the horizons of emerging startups by connecting them with international markets, investors, and industry leaders.
Western Australia, a truly unique study destination like no other
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22 January 2025
From the 14th to the 16th of November, the WAGO Office participated in the annual “Study Options” event, a prominent international education gathering aimed at connecting Australian universities with prospective students. Over the course of three impactful days, Western Australia (WA) played a central role in the event’s success and visibility.
Angela Kelly PSM appointed WA Agent General
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17 October 2024
Premier Roger Cook has announced Angela Kelly as Western Australia’s new Agent General for the United Kingdom and Europe region.
- Angela Kelly PSM announced as Western Australia’s new Agent General
- Important role oversees investment and trade activities in the United Kingdom, Europe and Israel
- Ms Kelly brings decades of experience to the role
London office participates in ONS 2024
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17 October 2024
50th Anniversary of the premier European Energy Transition event in Stavanger, Norway.
Western Australian investment opportunities in the spotlight in Germany
Director-General of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation visits Frankfurt
Visit by the University of Western Australia
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17 October 2024
The Chancellor of the University of Western Australia (UWA) together with senior members of the academic staff visited London for their annual meetings with London and the wider UK-based alumni. These meetings are a regular event for the University and while the Vice Chancellor couldn’t visit London this year, we were extremely pleased to welcome the Chancellor, the Honourable Robert French AC.
ITWA Frankfurt Office Officially Opened
In a significant milestone for Western Australia’s international presence, the Director General and Deputy Director General of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation visited Germany to officially open the Invest and Trade Western Australia (ITWA) Frankfurt office.