17/09/2025
Premier visits UK as parts of AUKUS talks
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas visited UK last week. During the visit, he met King Charles. He also signed an agreement with nuclear reactor manufacturer Rolls-Royce regarding the AUKUS submarine deal. Mr Malinauskas also attended the Defence and Security Equipment International arms conference. This MOU is an important step in South Australia’s preparations for the AUKUS submarine program, which will give Australia its first conventionally armed nuclear-powered navy. Under the agreement, the South Australian Government and Rolls-Royce will co-design and implement initiatives to build a diverse and highly skilled workforce, with a particular focus on strengthening the STEM pipeline and addressing critical skills gaps for current and future defence projects.
https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/historic-aukus-agreement-to-boost-skills-in-south-australia
01/09/2025
Grants to boost South Australian advanced manufacturing
South Australian advanced manufacturers are being urged to apply for state government grants to boost their use of new technologies and improve productivity. The $1 million program is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises integrate new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
https://www.manmonthly.com.au/grants-to-boost-south-australian-advanced-manufacturing/
03/02/2025
Re-nationalisation of Adelaide Train services
Realising its election campaign’s major commitment, the Labor Government of South Australia has re-nationalized Adelaide’s train services, reversing the privatization under the previous Liberal Government. This move restores public control over the train system and includes benefits such as enhanced security, CCTV, and the reinvestment of all revenue into public transport. Upgrades at several railway stations are underway, with completion expected by 2026. Tram services are also to be nationalised soon.
https://www.premier.sa.gov.au/media-releases/news-items/people-before-profits-trains-are-back-in-public-hands
New Boating Strategy launched to boost water safety
The South Australian Government has introduced its first-ever Recreational Boating Safety Strategy 2025-2030, aimed at enhancing safety in coastal and inland waters. Key initiatives include stricter regulations for jet skis, new boat licence reforms, and the introduction of speed limits near shorelines. The strategy aims for zero fatalities by 2030 and includes increased education efforts in schools and retail environments. Additionally, new live webcams will provide real-time weather and conditions updates.
[The initiatives aim to support the State Government’s target of reaching zero fatalities and harm among recreational boaters and other water users by 2030. In the past 20 years through to June 2024, 65 people drowned while boating in South Australia. A further five people lost their lives in collisions and other incidents on the water over the last 10 years.]
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