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West Australian
17 hours ago
- West Australian
Merit award winners Wagin's Allen Hicks and William's Natalie Major honoured by WALGA for esteemed shire work
Two Wheatbelt stalwarts were recognised on a State level for their dedicated work and ideas in local government at the 2025 WA Local Government Association awards earlier this month. Shire of Wagin manager of works Allen Hicks and Shire of Williams deputy president Natalie Major were two of 22 elected members and officers to receive a merit award at the WALGA Local Government awards at the WA Museum on July 19. WALGA'S annual event acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contributions by elected members and officers. Mr Hicks, who has worked for regional shires for more than four decades, said he was nervous to accept the award as such an honour and opportunity was a first for him. 'It was a shock, I never thought I'd get one and that they were only for CEOs and councillors, but it felt really good, I was honoured,' he said. 'I put my heart and soul into the shire and I'm 100 per cent committed and that's how I've always done it. 'I think of the ratepayers too, so I try and keep the costs down and treat it like it's my own business and do what's best for the community. 'There's more works managers out there that have done what I've done, so hopefully they get recognised too.' Over his 21 years with Wagin, Mr Hicks has carried out countless community roadworks to ensure safety and prompted the districts water harvesting scheme for droughts. 'I put a weir in town to harvest water, that's one of my bigger achievements, we're just about drought-efficient now,' he said. 'That was something that had to be done and I took it to the council who agreed and never looked back.' Wagin is ready to install its third weir now, with their other two holding 9 million litres of water plus two dams. Shire president Phillip Blight said Mr Hick's contribution 'is felt in every road, drain and park in Wagin'. 'It is wonderful that we can recognise Allen's lifelong work with elected members and staff across the State,' he said. 'Allen's commitment to Wagin is immeasurable.' Shire chief executive Kenneth Parker agreed with Cr Blight, saying 'Allen is simply the best works manager in the State.' Mr Hicks thanked past and present councillors for their support. Cr Major was elected as Williams deputy president in 2019 but has served on the council for 15 years and has been an avid volunteer for community events and regional partnerships. The merit award recipient is involved with Hotham Williams Voluntary Regional Organisations of Councils to promote co-operation and shared growth with neighbouring shires, and is a bushfire radio base operator to support local emergency services. 'I'm grateful to my peers for recognising my contribution and honoured to have represented my community,' Cr Major said. 'Hopefully going forward it's something we can do more of, because there's lots of special people in the community.' As a sportswoman, Cr Major said she is proud to be a part of the upcoming purpose-built recreation space geared towards female clubs, including female change rooms and netball courts. In her role, she said she prides herself on being a 'conduit for knowledge' between the community and shire, ensuring she is an unbiased ear to listen to local requests and help bring the ideas to fruition while explaining the limitations council face. Shire of Williams president Jarrad Logie also received a WALGA eminent service award for his 15 years in council.
Herald Sun
a day ago
- Herald Sun
PH2 proposes Pure One rebrand
Don't miss out on the headlines from Stockhead. Followed categories will be added to My News. Pure Hydrogen proposes name change to Pure One, as it focuses on commercial transport solutions Company's operations set on supply of BEV and HFC vehicles along with hydrogen equipment Introduction of new hybrid coach and rigid truck to provide customers with more options to slash emissions Special Report: Pure Hydrogen is proposing to change its name to Pure One to better reflect its strategic focus on global commercial mobility solutions in the transport sector. The shift from a product-specific name also aligns with the Company's long-term strategy to drive growth through diversified revenue channels without confusing investors or partners. Pure Hydrogen (ASX:PH2) notes its operations have now evolved to comprise the supply of both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as well as hydrogen equipment such as refuelling solutions and small production facilities built into shipping containers for rapid deployment. In line with its rebrand to Pure One, the Company noted that its Australian operations have been increasingly focused on growing the sales pipeline for its BEVs, which are more commercially viable in the near-term due to lower upfront costs and greater government support. However, it has also secured hydrogen vehicle orders from large customers across the construction, infrastructure, and waste management sectors including TOLL Transport, Heidelberg Materials, Barwon Water and Solo Resource Recovery. In the US and Canadian markets, stronger government subsidies and incentives are accelerating hydrogen vehicle uptake, making HFC solutions commercially attractive with the company being well advanced on several sale and distribution agreements. Shareholder approval for the name change will be sought at the upcoming annual general meeting. Watch: Pure Hydrogen sells zero-emission garbage truck in first US deal Product development PH2 is continuing to update and innovate its product suite in response to evolving customer demand with all of its key vehicle types now available in both hydrogen and electric variants with full Australian Design Rule approvals. As part of its strategic focus on new vehicle rollouts and product development, the Company recently completed the design and engineering works for two new vehicles. The HD100C hybrid coach and TG23 hybrid low cab rigid truck present an affordable entry point to clean energy technology, with price points comparable to traditional diesel variants while offering potential fuel savings of over 35% compared to diesel equivalents. The HD100C hybrid coach. Pic: Pure Hydrogen The company has already received considerable interest from potential buyers interested in incorporating clean energy solutions into their vehicle fleet with minimal disruption to their existing operations. HD100C is a 12-metre vehicle that's expected to appeal to bus operators as its price point is lower than other BEV and HFC buses. TG23 is a 23-tonne hybrid rigid model that combines electric drive with a diesel back-up, making it suitable for regional operations or long-range urban services where charging infrastructure is limited. 'The proposed rebranding to Pure One Corporation reflects our evolving identity and ambitions beyond hydrogen alone, allowing for greater flexibility and clarity as we broaden into a wider clean energy and mobility portfolio,' PH2 managing director Scott Brown said. 'We are pleased with the positive progress made across multiple fronts, including product innovation and a growing sales pipeline that together build strong momentum toward sustainable growth.' 'Our efforts to continually update and diversify the product offering reflect our commitment to meeting varied customer needs globally.' 'Furthermore, Pure remains focused on the execution of its international expansion strategy, led by early traction in North America, which now represents a major addressable market opportunity for the business.' This article was developed in collaboration with Pure Hydrogen, a Stockhead advertiser at the time of publishing. This article does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions. Originally published as Pure Hydrogen signals a name change with rebrand to Pure One
News.com.au
4 days ago
- News.com.au
Break it Down: VTM hits 94% TREO in Aussie-first rare earths benchmark
Victory Metals has produced a high-value, mixed rare earth oxide at its North Stanmore project in Western Australia.
