Kwinana Industries Council

Media Releases

  80806 Gas brings relief (20.70 kb)
The partial resumption of gas brings sighs of relief from industry

  80717 industry education centre (20.72 kb)
KIC meets with Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard on industry education

  80616 Sound Monitoring Under Threat (24.85 kb)
Kwinana Industries Council wants a state government guarantee the environmental monitoring of Cockburn Sound will not lose out in the current funding allocations.

  80609 Kwinana faces Gas shortage (21.26 kb)
Kwinana Industrial Area faces up to two months of gas shortages, but most companies have alternate supplies.

  80606 Fake Fire cops a Spray (19.40 kb)
Emergency fire response times were put to the test recently when two trucks “caught fire” at Terminals West’s Kwinana depot.


KIMA Exercise

KIMA Exercise

KIMA Exercise

  80519 Indigenous youth face a skilled future.doc (23.13 kb)
Two programs launched by Kwinana Industries Council are designed to make sure Kwinana’s Indigenous Youth have a skilled future. Called “Learning to Earning” and “IHLEP”, both are designed to meet special community needs and provide pre-job training

  80516 IHLEP in Kwinana.pdf (25.79 kb)
Kwinana industry is backing a plan by national recruitment company IPA to help indigenous youth prepare for all facets of employment.

  80424 Youth Counselling.pdf (31.66 kb)
Kwinana Industries Council and Rockingham-Kwinana Division of General Practice formally sign an agreement, covering three years sponsorship of a youth psychiatric service for $30,000

  80414 Garry Holland Tribute.pdf (19.45 kb)
KIC pays tribute to the late Garry Holland, CEO of the City of Rockingham.

  80319 Sound Desalination.pdf (21.03 kb)
Kwinana Industries Council supports the Water Corporation’s call for an end to its desalination plant outflow monitoring – but wants more resources for the further monitoring of Cockburn Sound.

  80313 Mentor Program Seeks Volunteers.pdf (44.82 kb)
A new Youth Mentoring program being implemented by the City of Rockingham is looking for volunteers to act as mentors. The mentoring program, a first for the City, has received a boost from Kwinana Industries Council (KIC), which recently became a sponsor of the initiative.

  80227 Hesse comes clean on Cancer.pdf (24.68 kb)
Kwinana environmental campaigner Steve Hesse has finally come clean on Kwinana’s cancer rate; backing down from earlier claims it was Australia’s highest.

  80212 The Environment is Industry.pdf (8.90 kb)
Industry in Kwinana has come to realise its future depends on accepting full responsibility for its place in the community and establishing a minimal impact on the environment.

  80128 Station Water.pdf (11.27 kb)
Kwinana Power Station’s $3.5 million water recycling plant in on track to save just more than 140 million litres this year.

  80123 Traineeships are hell good.doc (26.50 kb)
Another batch of Kwinana Industries Council Engineering trainees have gone

  80111 Photo Comp Response.pdf (19.92 kb)
Budding photographers have responded to the Coastcare Coastal Photo

  80111 KIC supports 17 yo school leavers.pdf (24.12 kb)
KIC`s opinion on people turning 17 years of age having to take part in either education, training or approved employment under the State Government’s leaving-age legislation.

 

JPG Photo of KIA Indigenous training graduates (3.02MB)
Two KIC programs help indigenous youth (23kb)
Two programs launched by Kwinana Industries Council are designed to make sure Kwinana’s Indigenous Youth have a skilled future. Called “Learning to Earning” and “IHLEP”, both are designed to meet special community needs and provide pre-job training.
Kwinana gets IHLEP (26kb)
Kwinana industry is backing a plan by national recruitment company IPA to help indigenous youth prepare for all facets of employment. Called IHLEP (the Indigenous Horticultural and Landscaping pre-Employment Program), the program aims to provide training, education, coaching and mentoring to provide ongoing employment. This initiative focuses indigenous Australians in the Kwinana and surrounding areas who are seeking full or part time work in the Horticultural and Agricultural industries, or through related industries
KIC sponsors youth psychiatric service (32kb)
Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) and the Rockingham-Kwinana Division of General Practice (RKDGP) have formally signed a three year, $30,000 sponsorship, to provide of a youth psychiatric service for the area. KIC has been a long time sponsor of the community health work conducted by the RKDGP and has been supporting its youth health treatment clinic. RKDGP identified the need for specialist treatment of psychological issues which were being uncovered by clinicians and approached KIC, seeking support for this aspect of its operations. In a joint initiative with KIC, the Town of Kwinana and City of Rockingham, RKDGP maintains youth GP services at two local youth centres: the Youth Station in Rockingham, and the Darius in Kwinana.
City Honours Its Artistic Talent (15kb)
The City of Rockingham was a very hospitable and willing host to this year’s annual award-winning KIC Design for Industry & The Nufarm Youth Encouragement Industry/Community Arts Partnership exhibition launch on Tuesday.
Photo Comp's Good Response (22kb)
Coastcare's Photo competition gets a good response from budding photographers.
KIC Support 17yo School Leavers (24kb)
Young people turning 17 years of age in 2008 will have to take part in either education, training or approved employment under the State Government’s leaving-age legislation. KIC was asked its opinion ...

2007

CIF Briefing (38kb)
Information presented at the Communities Industries Forum
Air Quality (29 kb)
Coastal Photo Competition a real Snap (33 kb)
71015 Australian Tech College (21kb)
71012 KIC $90,000 Environment tracking sponsorship (23kb)
Industry sponsoring environmental monitoring? I’d like to see that. Read on, dear reader ....
71010 KIC Environment award finalist (145 kb)
71002 October CIF Briefing (40kb)
Read the information relayed to the Communities and Industries Forum on October 2. Lots of interesting info on noise reduction in Kwinana
70926 Focus on the Workforce (134kb)
The looming skill shortage is being attacked by Kwinana Industries Council, which has formed a workgroup designed to make it easier for locals to get the right jobs.
70902 Industry gets a gong! (30kb)
At its annual Awards Function on Saturday night the South Coast Regional Chambers of Commerce awarded its Regional Business Award for Community Commitment 2007 to Kwinana Industries Council (KIC).
70827 Media get the scoop on Kwinana (37kb)
In a commitment to open communication and sharing the story of Kwinana industry, the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) facilitated a media representative tour of the Kwinana Industrial Area on Thursday, 23 August 2007.
70807 Coastal Officers view Kwinana Water (77kb)
The partnership between the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) and Swan Catchment Council’s Coastcare Program enabled the coordination of a Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA) tour for Environmental Officers and Engineers from a range of coastal local government areas last week.
70731 Kwinana, vital to Western Australia (37kb)
An environmental, social and economic impact study released today by the Hon. Fran Logan, Minister for Energy; Resources; Industry & Enterprise reveals that Kwinana, Western Australia's premier industrial estate, continues to be recognised as a cornerstone of the Western Australian economy.
70510 KIC shares water story with community (161kb)
As part of its commitment to facilitate open and honest communication between community and industry, the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) invited local community representatives on a site tour of the Kwinana Water Reclamation Plant (KWRP) today.
70508 Industry supporting local youth health (134kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) has partnered with the Rockingham – Kwinana Division of General Practice (RKDGP) to deliver a Youth Health Program for local young people.
70502 KIC Partners with Coastcare (29kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) and Swan Catchment Council (SCC) launched a new partnership today at Kwinana Beach with the ceremonial planting of a Western Australian native tuart.
70329 Real World Science (44kb)
A group of leading education, science and industry representatives gathered recently to better the learning experiences and employment opportunities of our local young people.
70328 Kwinana industry - fit for work? (75kb)
The protection and enhancement of Kwinana personnel was top item for discussion as the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) hosted its inaugural Occupational Health & Safety Workshop at the Fremantle Sailing Club today.
70322 The KIA a State Treasure (154kb)
Kwinana industry opened its doors recently to the Western Australian Department of Treasury & Finance (DTF) during a tour of the Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA), hosted by the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC).
70214 New Direction for the KIC (133kb)
The next chapter for the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) has begun with the appointment of Mr Chris Oughton as KIC Director effective 12 February.
70208 New President for the KIC (70kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) has named Mr Chris Lee, Manufacturing Manager of Nufarm Australia Ltd, as KIC President.
70119 Kwinana Industry Plans for Water (74kb)
Once again, the Kwinana Industrie's Council's (KIC) visionary approach to sustainable development places it in front of other industrial areas across the nation, as Kwinana industry plans water reuse and fit-for-purpose water options for the future.

2006

61205 Contaminated Sites Legislation Welcomed (75kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) welcomes the introduction of new regulations to support the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, effective 1 December 2006. Download to read more...
61109 KIC Top Student Award (63kb)
Two Kwinana Senior High School students are equal recipients of the ‘2006 Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) Engineering School Based Trainee Top Student Award’. Download to read more ....
61013 KIC Appoints Communications Officer (70kb)
Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) has demonstrated its commitment to stakeholder communication through the appointment of a full time Communications Officer. Download to read more ...
61019 KIC Quenches Thirst for Water (148kb)
Members of the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) endorsed the recommendations of a major Water Planning Study for the Kwinana Industrial Area demonstrating Kwinana industries’ commitment to the sustainable development of the area.
61026 Town of Kwinana has a big heart (70kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) congratulates the Town of Kwinana on winning an award for its Kwinana Parks and Pathways Project.
61101 KIC 2006 Finalist WA Environment Awards (68kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) has been selected as a finalist in the Western Australian Environment Awards 2006 for the Corporate Business Leading by Example category.
61101 Kwinana Industry Supports New Alert System (137kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council’s (KIC) commitment to community awareness and public safety has been demonstrated through its continued support of the new public emergency warning and information system development.
61025 WAPOL put KIA in sights (121kb)
The KIC recently hosted the Western Australia Police (WAPOL) on a tour of Kwinana industries to gain first hand knowledge of existing emergency response plans and procedures for the KIA. Download to read more ..
60718 Noise team gets results! (74kb)
A misunderstanding of technical industry noise matters raised by Noise Reference Group community member Allan Gade, has led the Group to review its progress in dealing with the issue of industry noise in the local area. Read on...
60626 Industry Synergy Makes KIA Best in World (72 kb)
60626 Industry Synergy Makes KIA Best in World
60404 KIC media release Steve Hesse (404 kb)
60213 Knowing more about Noise (398kb)
The local Noise Reference Group has adopted a collaborative approach to noise monitoring at a residential location considered to be the most impacted by industry noise.
60201 Cabinet Reshuffle (397kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) has welcomed the promotion of three local MP's to State Cabinet.

2005

50803 Noise - Kwinana Industry Noise Levels Lower (635kb)
Results of the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) Cumulative Noise Model for the Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA) indicate a net reduction in noise levels from industries. Joint statement issued by Kwinana Industries Council, Town of Kwinana and the City of ...
50527 KIC Advertorial 27 May 2005 (W.Power) (75 kb)
KIC Advertorial 27 May 2005 featuring Western Power
50422 KIC Advertorial 22 Apr 2005 (C.Chemicals) (812 kb)
KIC Advertorial 22 Apr 2005 featuring Coogee Chemicals
50413 KIC Advertorial 13 Apr 2005 (HIsmelt) (696 kb)
KIC Advertorial 13 Apr featuring HIsmelt
50325 KIC Advertorial 25 Mar 2005 (Alcoa) (3.9MB)
KIC Advertorial 25 Mar 2005 featuring Alcoa
50309 KIC Advertorial 9 Mar 2005 (Tiwest) (453kb)
KIC Advertorial 9 Mar 2005 featuring Tiwest
50225 KIC Advertorial 25 Feb 2005 (CSBP) (2.55MB)
KIC Advertorial 25 feb 2005 featuring CSBP
50209 KIC Advertorial 9 Feb 2005 (BP) (466kb)
KIC Avertorial 9 Feb 2005 featuring BP
50201 Communities & Industries Forum (151kb)
A forum for communicatiion between the community and industry

2004

41220 Cockburn Sound (418kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) has recently announced that it will transfer the management of its water-sampling program in the Cockburn Sound to the Cockburn Sound Management Council.
41124 CIF Dec Meeting (439kb)
Special guests at the next Communities’ and Industries’ Forum provide added incentive for community members who are interested in gaining information about Kwinana industry initiatives and community impact.
41104 KIC Cheers Water Corporation (414kb)
Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) welcomes the official opening of the Kwinana Water Reclamation plant, the result of successful partnerships and considered planning.
41029 Health Survey (414kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) has welcomed the results of a telephone health survey conducted in Cockburn, Kwinana and Rockingham because they highlight the important role lifestyle factors play in health issues throughout the region.
40921 CIF Sept Meeting (427kb)
At the next Communities & Industries Forum, attendees will have the chance to comment on the Department of Environment plans to use small organism activity to breakdown contaminants in soil temporarily stored at Waste Stream Management in Kwinana.
40824 New KIC Director (417kb)
Fresh leadership at the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) confirms a new era for the member-based group, which represents over 35 companies in the Kwinana Industrial Area.
40823 KIC Want Smart Policy (419kb)
THE Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) and members of the National Party wasted no time at a recent meeting in highlighting the importance of the Kwinana region to all West Australians and to the State economy.
40812 Air and Water Brochure (430kb)
Two new brochures providing information about water quality in Cockburn Sound and air quality in the Kwinana industrial area, were launched last night by the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC).
40720 Journalists Tour KIA (423kb)
A group of cadet journalists from WA Newspapers, publishers of The West Australian newspaper, toured the Kwinana industrial area last week to get a first hand look at how a number of companies operate.
40605 Air Monitoring in the KIA (416kb)
The Kwinana Industries Council and its member companies are committed to the continuous improvement of air quality in the Kwinana region and increasing the efficiency of industry emissions.
40512 KIC Hosts Green Processing Tour (411kb)
Kwinana Industries Council hosted a delegation from the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy’s Green Processing Conference on Wednesday 12 May.
40423 KIMA Agreement Signed (415kb)
Participating Kwinana Industries Council (KIC) companies signed a new Kwinana Industries Mutual Aid Agreement (KIMA) on Wednesday, 21 April 2004.

 

 

 

 


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