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The latest round of defence research funding from the Defence Innovation Partnership’s Collaborative Research Fund (CRF) is now open.

The South Australian government is bringing back Brand SA, shining a light on SA producers, manufacturers and owners. 

Establishing test beds to allow for the practical testing of technology for use in the agricultural sector is the latest building block in the SA government’s $7.6 million AgTech program. 

South Australia Police (SAPOL) will receive 2,983 new advanced, custom Multi-Purpose Load Bearing Vests (MPLBV), incorporating the latest lightweight technology supplied by Australian company, Aquaterro (Advanced Product Supplies). 

More than $253 million in cash grants has been paid to thousands of small businesses and not-for-profits across SA to help them trade through COVID-19. Businesses have described the grants as a ‘lifeline’, providing ‘generous and vital support’ to help protect and secure local jobs during uncertain times. Of the 20,885 businesses and not-for-profits to … Continue reading SA government cash grants for small businesses →

The South Australian state government has launched its Space Sector Strategy at the 10th Australian Space Forum. The new strategy will aim to drive the state’s contribution to the Australian Space Agency goal of tripling the size of the nation’s domestic space industry to $12 billion by 2030, helping to create thousands of jobs. South … Continue reading SA government announces Space Sector Strategy →

Toolcraft Australia is one of 95 South Australian businesses to receive funding as part of the SA state government’s new eCommerce Accelerator Program (eCAP). Recipients will share in more than $930,000 in grants that are designed to help exporters sell more of their products or services digitally through channels both here and abroad, by embracing … Continue reading SA aerospace manufacturing business receives export funding grant →

The first South Australian-made D95+ respirator masks manufactured by the Detmold Group are being fit-tested to local health workers in preparing the state for any second wave of COVID-19. The company has delivered an initial 2,700 masks to metropolitan hospitals, with country hospitals due to receive their first lot of masks later this month. Minister … Continue reading First respirator masks leave Detmold production lines →

The South Australia government has enlisted five local companies to produce up to 7000 clear plastic face shields a day for healthcare workers against COVID-19. The suppliers are Fusetec 3D, Neds Head, Form Cut, Cheiron Healthcare (working with the Royal Society of the Blind), and Motherson Medical. SA Health executive director Andrea Andrews said production … Continue reading Local SA manufacturers produce face shields against COVID-19 →

Hundreds of local jobs will be supported as the SA state government has announced $65.5 million of local community projects across South Australia as part of its $1 billion stimulus package. A total of 37 projects have successfully secured funding across 27 different council areas, with 24 in metropolitan Adelaide and 13 in regional South … Continue reading Local SA projects to provide stimulus boost to the state →

A South Australian packaging manufacturer will begin making millions of surgical masks and respirators from its Adelaide factory to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The federal government and South Australian government have reached an agreement with Detmold Group to produce 145 million masks – 100 million for the National Medical Stockpile and 45 million … Continue reading SA manufacturer to produce face masks against COVID-19 →

The South Australian government has announced $10 million to fund upgrades for 1000 SA Housing homes across the state. Work ranging from painting, lighting and roofing maintenance will begin immediately across metropolitan and regional areas, including in Mt Gambier, Port Augusta and the Riverland. Human Services minister Michelle Lensink said the upgrades will create more … Continue reading $10 million boost for SA home upgrades →

South Australian Premier, Steven Marshall has travelled to the United States to attend the Sea Air Space, expo in the US, and met with leaders in the space, defence and cyber security industries in Washington DC and Maryland. Marshall will also deliver the keynote address at the United States, Australia Dialogue on Defence Industries in … Continue reading U.S trip to drive growth in South Australia’s space, defence and cyber security sectors →

A project involving 16 South Australian SME manufacturing companies, global 3D design and virtualisation software company Dassault Systèmes, the South Australian Government, ICT services company ASG, and others, will prepare SA manufacturers for opportunities available only to those with digital capabilities. The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) -supported Dassault Systèmes Virtual Shipyard development program will … Continue reading Advanced manufacturing capability in SA to be increased →

In a press release by the SA government, Adelaide has been announced as now being a hub for SA’s electric vehicle charging network with eight fast charging stations opening today within a new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) parking area, adjacent to the Central Market precinct. A further 11 charging stations will be installed in the Adelaide Central … Continue reading Adelaide an electric vehicle hub →

The need for an Australian-owned builder for the $89 billion 12-submarine and nine-frigate program was emphasised in State Parliament in a statement  last week by South Australian Defence Industries Minister Hamilton-Smith. The Minister said that indications coming from Canberra are that the French Government-owned Naval Group (formerly DCNS) having been chosen as the architect and … Continue reading Australians must build future submarines and frigates: SA Defence →

The closure of the Walker exhaust manufacturing facility in Adelaide will leave 128 workers without jobs. South Australian government officials have promised to be on site at the facility this week to provide workers with advice and assistance to transition to new jobs. According to the facility’s owner, Tenneco Australia, the facility will shut when … Continue reading SA government to help displaced Walker employees →