The latest news, events and insights from Western Australia.

London Calling – WA startups and scaleups listen up

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Despite the global pandemic, London is getting ready to once again turn into the hottest innovation hub on the planet to unite tech, talent and enablers.

WA Day: Celebrate our Wonderful State

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Take a moment to reflect on the wonderful achievements of our great State. We have come a long way in our short history and are the envy of many other jurisdictions.

ANZAC Day 2020: Taking time to reflect

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As the dawn breaks on Anzac Day 2020 we recognise that things are a little different this year.

Happy Easter from a locked down London

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As we enter the third week of lockdown in London we have reflected on our time working from home and adjusting to the New Normal.

Divine Wines and Good Times at Australia House

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Despite the rain, the Londoners poured into Australia House for our annual WA Wine Tasting which seems to grow attendees each year.

The Smart and Sustainable Cities Revolution: Western Australia

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The East Village at Knutsford in Western Australia is arising as a southern hemisphere star in the global smart and sustainable cities revolution.

In Focus: Scott Hallsworth, Freakscene

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Born and bred in small town Collie in Western Australia, Scott Hallsworth tells us about being paid in fried rice, Japanese junk food, and the beauty of not being too serious.

In Focus: Dr Kath Giles, CEO and MD of OncoRes Medical

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She’s been working as a doctor in theatre, is a former Investment Manager, and most recently pitched at Prince Andrew’s Pitch@Palace event in London in her role as CEO and MD for OncoRes Medical. And won the prestigious award. We talked to the woman who showed the world that WA is a place where revolutionary med tech is born.

Perth ranked hottest city destination in 2019

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Here are five reasons why the Brits should make their way to the hottest city destination of 2019: Perth in Western Australia.

WA Women in Blockchain: Ruth Hatherley

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Moneycatcha has reduced the end to end loan processing time from 42 days to 90 minutes through blockchain technology. With the company being from WA we felt we had to talk to their CEO and Founder Ruth Hatherley.

WA Women in Blockchain: Jemma Green, Power Ledger

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Jemma Green claimed top honours at Sir Richard Branson’s 2018 Extreme Tech Challenge and she created a blockchain marketplace for renewable energy. Needless to say – we were drawn to talk to Power Ledger’s female Founder.

WA forges its place in the space race

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There is a renewed focus on astronomy and space science in the public consciousness.

In Focus: Ivor Gaylard, co-founder of SWAN Systems

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WA startup SWAN Systems co-founder Ivor Gaylard gives us his top tips for entering international markets.