Some of Australia’s greenest homes were officially opened today, as part of a unique collaboration that has set a benchmark for inner-urban sustainable development. The Prince’s Terrace Adelaide—a project by award-winning developer Defence Housing Australia (DHA) in the burgeoning Bowden precinct—was opened by His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC,
Read MoreAustralia's energy storage transition is on track to meet an important new milestone, with the CEFC announcing finance that includes the first unsubsidised large-scale grid-connected battery, alongside a greenfield wind development. The CEFC has committed $150 million in debt finance to stage one of the Lincoln Gap wind farm, in South
Read MoreDetectives from the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (a partnership between Solo’s Special Crimes Investigation Branch and the Australian Federal Police) have this morning arrested a northern suburbs man for taking steps to access child exploitation material and possession of child exploitation material. The 31-year-old man has been refused police bail
Read MoreThe Federal Government has announced that Lendlease has been selected as the managing contractor for the construction of the Osborne South Shipyard and has today revealed the project is anticipated to create 600 jobs at its peak. Following a competitive tender process, Lendlease, in partnership with Australian Naval Infrastructure Pty Ltd,
Read MoreNew research by leading KPMG Demographer, Bernard Salt reveals pockets of urban and regional South Australia are set to become entrepreneurial hotspots as a result of greater connectivity and a projected shift towards the growing service economy. Commissioned by nbn, the South Australian Lifestylepreneur Report reveals while the state has faced a significant change
Read MoreMore than 175 years of historical data about earthquake and seismic monitoring in South Australia has been made publicly available by Geoscience Australia and the Geological Survey of South Australia. Geoscience Australia seismologist Hugh Glanville said the data provides interesting insights into the history of earthquakes in South Australia. "During our review
Read MoreA coastal pumped hydro plant proposed for South Australia’s Spencer Gulf could generate 225 megawatts of electricity with eight hours of storage using seawater, according to the findings of an initial feasibility study released by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. On behalf of the Australian Government, ARENA in February announced $453,000
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A man and a woman have been arrested and charged in connection with what police allege was an Adelaide-based organised drug trafficking syndicate. The individuals were identified through Operation Post, a collaborative investigation conducted by SA Police, the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Border Force (ABF), which targets drug trafficking
Read MoreA new large-scale battery, designed to demonstrate how energy storage can strengthen the grid and potentially lower energy prices, will be built in South Australia with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The Minister for the Environment and Energy, the Hon Josh Frydenberg, today announced that the Agency would
Read MoreAustralia’s range of wine regions and varieties, experience in innovative winemaking, welcoming business environment and strong base for exports to key markets were key drawcards for French winemaker Pernod Ricard. Pernod Ricard Winemakers is one of Australia’s largest winemaking companies. It is home to some of the world’s and Australia’s best-known
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