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Celebration of excellence

Celebration of excellence

Safety professional of the year! Now that’s a title anyone would be proud of and we’re proud to say it belongs to Courtland Williams, CPB Contractors Health and Safety Manager on the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link.

Aboriginal businesses fuelling project delivery

Aboriginal businesses fuelling project delivery

The METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project is helping boost the Aboriginal business sector and training opportunities for young Indigenous people through a contract with fuel delivery service provider, KEE Bundu.

Public art to showcase stories of place and culture

Public art to showcase stories of place and culture

Imagine being given the opportunity to tap into generations of cultural knowledge and years of artistic experience to help showcase culture and creativity through public art for all to enjoy.

Life changing opportunities on METRONET projects

Life changing opportunities on METRONET projects

METRONET projects are not only improving people’s lives through new public transport across Perth, they're also providing new skills, training and job opportunities for Aboriginal employees.

Indigenous Inclusion Award for Morley-Ellenbrook team

Indigenous Inclusion Award for Morley-Ellenbrook team

The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line Project team have been recognised for their outstanding work on Aboriginal inclusion and participation, with project contractor Laing O’Rourke awarded the Indigenous Inclusion Award.

METRONET celebrates NAIDOC Week

METRONET celebrates NAIDOC Week

METRONET projects celebrated NAIDOC Week 2024 with delicious food, engaging education and entertainment all centred around the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

WA Railcar team welcomes new recruits

WA Railcar team welcomes new recruits

The METRONET WA Railcar Program family has grown with three new apprentices joining the team following completion of the ALSTOM Aboriginal 10-week pre-employment program earlier this year.

METRONET Noongar Reference Group finalist in 2023 National NAIDOC Week Awards

METRONET Noongar Reference Group finalist in 2023 National NAIDOC Week Awards

The METRONET Noongar Reference Group has been announced as a finalist in the 2023 NAIDOC National Week - Caring for Country and Culture Award for their collaborative work identifying Noongar place names for new stations across METRONET projects.

Noongar culture and language celebrated through place names at new stations

Noongar culture and language celebrated through place names at new stations

The Noongar Place Names Initiative acknowledges the traditional and ongoing connection of Noongar people to Country, and celebrates and promotes multiple facets of Noongar culture, customs and values across METRONET projects through language.

Noongar place names announced for Alkimos and Eglinton stations

Noongar place names announced for Alkimos and Eglinton stations

After extensive research, literature review and consultation, METRONET is pleased to announce the Noongar place names for Alkimos and Eglinton stations.

Preston has a lot to smile about

Preston has a lot to smile about

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to work on these huge projects and there’s plenty to learn. The best part of my work is doing different things every day and working outdoors.” 

Kaya wandju to our newest pre-employment recruits

Kaya wandju to our newest pre-employment recruits

Travelling on one of the new METRONET C-series railcars when they’re zipping across Perth’s rail network in the near future will be pretty cool, but being able to say you were involved in building them is even cooler.

Aboriginal engagement at a grass-roots level for Kambarang Festival

Aboriginal engagement at a grass-roots level for Kambarang Festival

The METRONET team took part in the Kambarang Festival, hosted by the City of Armadale’s Champion Centre, sharing project information and employment opportunities with the community.

Aboriginal businesses play crucial role in project delivery

Aboriginal businesses play crucial role in project delivery

Aboriginal businesses and employees play a key role in delivering the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project and Arra Solutions is one of the latest companies to come on board.

NAIDOC Week at METRONET

NAIDOC Week at METRONET

METRONET celebrated NAIDOC Week by engaging in activities, listening to presentations, and attending performances that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

National Reconciliation Week 2022 at METRONET

National Reconciliation Week 2022 at METRONET

To mark National Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day at METRONET, we engaged in learning opportunities and activities to reflect on the significance of our shared histories, cultures, and achievements.

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