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The long game: Building Australia’s nuclear submarine workforce pipeline
The Australian government announced in late February a $310 million acquisition of nuclear submarine components from the United Kingdom. The payment will support the manufacture of nuclear-powered submarines to be built in Osborne, South Australia. The investment follows a larger GBP 2.4 billion Australian contribution to expand Rolls-Royce Submarines' production capacity.
South Australian veteran-owned firms partner to boost defence manufacturing and employment
South Australian veteran-owned companies ARES Armaments Australia and Aimpoint have signed an agreement to expand workforce solutions for defence manufacturing in the state.
Orora reports first year of reduced emissions at Gawler glass manufacturing site
Orora, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging for the beverage industry, is marking the first 12 months of operation for its G3 oxyfuel glass furnace at its Gawler, South Australia, manufacturing site.
South Australia chosen for HAMR Energy’s first Australian methanol-to-jet SAF plant
South Australia has been selected to host HAMR Energy’s proposed $700-800 million sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, with the company confirming it has received backing from the State Government for the development.
Australian Energy Producers back SA’s new gas initiative
The South Australian Government’s newly announced Gas Initiative grants have been welcomed by Australian Energy Producers as an important measure to support investment in new gas supply and infrastructure across the state.
New US aerospace manufacturing facility lands in South Australia with state gov’t support
The South Australian Government has announced a major boost to the state’s advanced manufacturing sector, with US-based aerospace company Life Support International (LSI) opening its first facility outside Pennsylvania in Adelaide.
DroneShield to invest $13M in new Adelaide R&D facility
DroneShield Limited has announced it will invest $13 million over three years to establish a new research and development (R&D) facility in Adelaide, South Australia, as part of the company’s continued global expansion in counter-drone and electronic warfare (EW) technology.
South Australia to host 20 new space manufacturing missions
The South Australian Government has announced that the Koonibba Test Range will facilitate another 20 spacecraft returns by 2028 under an agreement between US company Varda and local operator Southern Launch.
Haigh’s Chocolates opens $120M manufacturing and fulfilment facility in South Australia
Haigh’s Chocolates has officially opened a new $120 million production, warehouse and online fulfilment facility in Salisbury South, South Australia, marking what the company says is the largest investment in its 110-year history.
Composite manufacturer Novafast takes out top export award in South Australia
Novafast, a South Australian family-owned business specialising in composite manufacturing, has been named the winner of the Manufacturing and Advanced Materials category at the 2025 South Australian Premier's Business and Export Awards.
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Good Design Australia opens entries for 2026 awards
For more than six decades, Good Design Australia has celebrated the power of design to shape innovation, industry, and everyday life. Its flagship program, the Australian Good Design Awards, recognises projects that show how thoughtful design can enhance products, services, systems, and communities.
