Film studio Home Fire has announced its plans to build a new screen production facility in the state of Western Australia (WA) in the country.

This development aligns with the national government's investment in the state’s creative industries, fostering economic diversification.  

It also aims to enhance WA’s position in the screen industry, fostering local talent and drawing in major production projects. 

Australia Culture and the Arts Minister David Templeman said: "The government's vision for the future of the industry will be outlined in the WA Screen Industry Strategy which will be released in the coming months. 

"This strategy provides a roadmap that will grow the film and TV production sector over the coming decade and help achieve the government's objective to diversify the WA economy." 

The state will invest A$233.5m ($153.10m) into the facility's construction, generating approximately 600 local direct and indirect jobs in the process.

The Home Fire plant will encompass four purpose-built soundstages alongside a suite of screen production amenities. 

These comprise production offices, wardrobe facilities, an art department, and workshops.

WA Premier Roger Cook said: “Backing Western Australia's film and television industry is a critical part of our plan to diversify WA's economy and set our state up for the long term. 

"This investment will grow Western Australia's screen industry, increasing our ability to attract more national and international productions and benefit from the billions of dollars spent on productions in Australia each year."