South Australia

The federal and South Australian governments have signed a $1.08 billion State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal that will deliver secure, reliable and affordable energy to South Australians and help Australia continue to meet and beat its emissions reduction targets. Under the agreement, the governments will pursue initiatives that create additional dispatchable generation to help … Continue reading Federal and SA governments agree to $1.08bn energy agreement →

Raytheon Australia’s Centre for Joint Integration was officially opened today by the Prime Minister and the Premier of South Australia in Adelaide’s Mawson Lakes. The company’s Centre for Joint Integration is amongst the most advanced integrated air and missile defence precincts in the world and is now ready to serve Australia’s defence organisation across some … Continue reading Raytheon Australia’s new Centre for Joint Integration officially opens in Adelaide →

The South Australian government has signed a new energy supply contract that will help with the COVID recovery, create 800 construction jobs and make electricity cleaner, cheaper, and more secure. In a decade-long deal with South Australian company ZEN Energy, the contract has also secured construction of South Australia’s largest solar farm and the state’s … Continue reading New contractor to deliver big solar farm and battery in SA →

The State Government will today launch its hydrogen prospectus, detailing three hydrogen hubs to position South Australia at the forefront of global clean hydrogen production and exportation. The three hubs are located at Port Bonython, Port Adelaide and Cape Hardy/Port Spencer. Just one of the hydrogen hubs could at least double the current installed capacity … Continue reading Hydrogen Prospectus shows promise for SA Renewables →

The SA state government has welcomed the federal government’s announcement accelerating delivery of the critical $1.5 billion Project Energy Connect interconnector. This significant energy project in South Australia will deliver cheaper and more reliable energy for the South Australia and New South Wales. This crucial project will create jobs and unlock further investment in renewable … Continue reading $1.5bn energy project welcomed by SA government →

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $8.2 million in funding to Tesla Motors Australia (Tesla) to deploy residential battery and rooftop solar systems at 3000 properties owned by Housing SA across Adelaide.   As part of the South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant (SA VPP), Tesla will … Continue reading ARENA announces $8.2 million funding to Tesla for battery and solar systems deployment in SA →

The SA government has announced that more than 18,700 South Australian small businesses and not-for-profit organisations have benefited from a $10,000 emergency cash grant to help them survive and trade through the COVID-19 pandemic, supporting nearly 100,000 local jobs. Treasury analysis shows the significant financial stimulus – part of the SA government’s $1 billion economic … Continue reading 100,000 local jobs supported in small business cash boost →

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 manufacturing landscape is at the peak of the global industry 4.0 shift. As the employment focus swings from production to spreading the workforce along a new and complex value chain, OEMs and operators are having to play a dual role as they upskill current workers and keep their competitive edge in a rapidly changing … Continue reading Skills Lab industry-based diploma boosts manufacturing 4.0 skills revolution →

Australia’s first Mission Control Centre is one step closer to lift off with local company Saber Astronautics chosen to establish the state-of-the-art space hub in Adelaide. The Mission Control Centre will provide facilities for space businesses and researchers to control satellite and space missions, and include a live link to the International Space Station so visitors can watch … Continue reading Saber Astronautics chosen to set up Mission Control Centre →

Last week, the SA government announced that funding of up to $2.4 million over three years is available to support Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) headquartered or with a node located in South Australia. “Stream 1 of the RCSF supports research initiatives that will create innovative solutions and translate research into industry or commercial outcomes that … Continue reading $2.4m in funding to support industry-led research in South Australia →

Registrations have opened for space innovation program, the Gravity Challenge, which will run in Australia and the UK this year. The program, backed by Deloitte and Amazon, brings together challengers (businesses, government agencies, universities) and innovators (entrepreneurs and small businesses) to solve challenges using space data and technology. Deloitte’s head of innovation, Jason Bender said … Continue reading Deloitte and Amazon space challenge expands into UK →

A media statement from the SA Premier’s office yesterday said that all SA small businesses and not-for-profits impacted by COVID-19 restrictions have rushed to register for the government’s $10,000 cash grants. More than 11,300 employers have already expressed their interest on-line for the emergency support payment. The major investment – funded from the state government’s … Continue reading 11,300 SA SMEs register for $10,000 emergency grants →

South Australia has recorded its strongest growth in apprenticeships and traineeships during the September quarter of 2019. Statistics released by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER) showed a 20.6 per cent increase in overall paid commencements compared to the same period last year. Innovation and skills minister David Pisoni said SA was … Continue reading SA shows strong growth in apprentices and trainees →

A total of $2.9 million in funding will help Bae Systems Australia’s shipbuilding business, ASC Shipbuilding, develop and pilot Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies to build the Hunter class frigates for the Royal Australian Navy at the Osborne shipyard in South Australia. The Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) will contribute $1.45 million in grant funding … Continue reading $2.9m to drive digital manufacturing in Hunter Class frigates →

The final Air Warfare Destroyer, built at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, has been officially handed over to Defence. NUSHIP Sydney is the final of the three ships delivered by the Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance which includes the Department of Defence, Raytheon Australia, and ASC Shipbuilding, supported by Navantia Australia. “I congratulate the 5000 workers who … Continue reading Final Air Warfare Destroyer completed at SA shipyard →

Local manufacturer Basic Trailers is expanding its operations in South Australia, where Holden’s Elizabeth plant was the center of the company’s production in Australia and where belief that this marks the nail in the coffin of Australian manufacturing is strong. Basic Trailers has expanded rapidly since opening in 2018, and will now move to larger … Continue reading Basic Trailers expands operations in SA →

In order to address the skills shortage in naval shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing, TAFE South Australia has signed an MoU with French engineering services company, Groupe FIVA towards an industry and educational collaboration relating to engineering skills  in manufacturing design. “Working with experienced industry partners will ensure our curriculum and skills development aligns with the … Continue reading TAFE SA and Groupe FIVA team up to tackle skills shortage →

Eyre to There Aviation intends to be Australia’s first manufacturer of electric aircraft, having signed a deal to build Pipistrel’s Alpha Electro aircrafts in Adelaide. Managing director, Barrie Rogers, said the electric aeroplane designed by Slovenian light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel was marketed towards the flight training market. The company will initially import 15 assembled aircraft … Continue reading Australia to enter electric aircraft market →

Ballistics manufacturer XTEK has opened a new advanced manufacturing centre in South Australia in order to expand into new markets as well as new industries, such as space, according to an ASX announcement last week. The fabrication centre in Adelaide will be used to manufacture lightweight ballistic armour plates and helmets and be equipped with … Continue reading Local advanced manufacturer targets space sector →