South Australia stories

Regulation, soft plastics revival and cost-conscious shoppers are driving five packaging shifts set to reshape Australia by 2026.

Australian firms are pouring money into AI safety tools, but a new survey shows many frontline workers see little improvement on the ground.

Journey Beyond deploys RingCentral-powered cloud stack and in-house AI chat to run South Australia’s new Monarto Safari Resort in four months.

Adelaide start-up Sync has debuted an AI Bar that quizzes drinkers, then mixes bespoke hard seltzers from a core range at AUD $55 a pack.

DroneShield secures USD $49.6m European deal to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a military customer via a regional reseller.

Neoen starts Western Downs Battery Stage 3 in Queensland as virtual battery deals grow, pushing its Australian storage fleet past 2 GW.

Australian firm DroneShield lands AUD $5.2 million contract to supply handheld counter-drone systems to a European military customer via local reseller.

New Zealand launches Procure Connect to streamline management of NZD $51.5 billion public spending, boosting efficiency and access for local businesses.

Australian SME loan applications rose 14% in Q3, driven by larger firms, amid cautious borrowing and ongoing concerns over loan serviceability.

Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.

DroneShield will invest AUD $13 million to open a new R&D centre in Adelaide, creating 20 skilled engineering jobs focused on advanced electronic warfare technology.

South Australia’s tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.

Australia’s family business sector, contributing AUD $1b annually to philanthropy and employing half the workforce, calls for dedicated government ministers.

Advent One and Resilient Asia Pacific have merged to expand IT services, enhancing support across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales amid rising hybrid IT demand.

Australia's manufacturing faces a pivotal moment; ARM Hub's CEO urges rapid SME adoption of automation to boost competitiveness and innovation.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT launches Bushlink, a digital portal enabling outback South Australians to book and manage healthcare appointments online.

The SuperPac 750XL-II, a revolutionary short take-off aircraft, debuts in Australia, touring ahead of the 2025 Outback Air Race supporting the RFDS.

The ANU Solar Racing Team has begun off-grid testing in Coober Pedy of its fourth-generation solar vehicle ahead of the 2025 World Solar Challenge.

Western Australia has launched the VM Online platform, replacing legacy systems to deliver over one million annual property valuations digitally and efficiently.

SOUTHSTART secures AUD $2 million from South Australian Government, ensuring its innovation festival continues through 2028 with expanded startup opportunities.