Updated 5 December 2008
WG SATCOM a blue sky innovation opportunity for SMEs
A literal blue-sky opportunity for electronics industry SMEs is coming under a next generation satellite communications project for the Australian Defence Force, SA’s electronics peak body says... Read story
FundingConnect maps out tough path to investment readiness
Punchy pitches, early approaches and willingness to share control of the ‘baby’ are key points for funding startups, according to SA venture capital experts speaking at this week’s FundingConnect 2008 seminar... Read story
Hansen Yuncken wins Entertainment Centre redevelopment contract
Hansen Yuncken has won the contract for a $52 million redevelopment of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, with SA Premier Mike Rann committing his government to a schedule of major works despite tough economic times... Read story
Burgundy, chablis, port and sherry to go as Canberra signs wine deal with EU
Australia has agreed to European demands to stop using the terms "port" and "sherry" to describe locally made fortified wines, in exchange for European recognition of Australia’s prestige winegrowing areas... Read story
UK’s Tatler mag names KI’s Southern Ocean Lodge Hotel of the Year
Kangaroo Island’s Southern Ocean Lodge has been named Tatler magazine’s 2009 Hotel of the Year on Monday night... Read story
Cost-effectiveness key to renewed push for defence self-sufficiency
Kim Beazley is bullish on SA’s defence industry prospects, given our focus on sustaining ADF systems and the state’s positioning to facilitate defence support projects... Read story
Growers' $500 per tonne pay rise
Returns for Riverland dried fruit are rising due to "consistent market demand" according to the Riverland's largest dried fruit producer, Angas Park... Read story
Holden Commodore Omega sedan achieves five star safety rating
The SA-made Holden Commodore Omega sedan has achieved a five-star rating under the Australasian New Car Assessment Program, Australia’s independent vehicle safety testing body, as the only new car or utility to achieve the rating... Read story
Apprentice growth continues to be strong in SA
The number of South Australians taking up apprenticeships and traineeships continues to grow strongly with an 8.3% rise in commencements above the national rise of 6.9%... Read story
Telstra claims breakthrough on SMS enabling for customer service numbers
Telstra is claiming a world first in enabling existing customer service numbers, such as One3, 1300 and 1800 numbers (inbound telephone numbers), to accept text messages as well as voice calls... Read story
Skins sports gear fined $120,000 on false advertising, price maintenance charges - ACCC
Skins Compression Garments Pty Ltd, the supplier of Skins brand sports compression garments, has been penalised $120,000 after being found to have engaged in resale price maintenance, in contravention of the Trade Practices Act 1974... Read story
SA businesses called to account for environmental, social impact - UniSA
A conference to be held at the University of South Australia next week will examine the way businesses account for their impact on society and the environment... Read story
Young SA water experts win major awards
Five University of Adelaide students researching more efficient use of water in Australia have been judged the best in their field in Australian Water Association awards... Read story
Savings & Loans cuts variable loans by 88 basis points
Australia’s second-largest credit union, Savings & Loans will cut its standard variable interest rate by 88 basis points, to 6.91%... Read story
South Australia bucks building, export trends - Business SA
Building approval and export figures released yesterday show South Australia is in a good position for the New Year, according to Business SA... Read story
Penfold’s Chardonnay wins export wine of the year
Penfolds has won the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation’s George Mackey Memorial Trophy for Australia’s export wine of the year with the 2005 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay... Read story
Retailer inquiry confirms strong, healthy franchise sector
The Australian Retailers Association has welcomed yet another government report on the Franchising Code of Conduct which confirms the franchise sector is “strong, healthy and provides an opportunity for retailers to expand their brand”... Read story
Grain harvest results patchy across SA – PIRSA
The SA grain harvest yields ranging from below average in northern areas to near average further south... Read story
Minotaur drilling on iron-copper-gold targets in SA and Canada
Dulwich-based Minotaur Exploration has begun drill testing of new iron oxide copper-gold exploration targets under three separate projects... Read story
