{"id":109938,"date":"2025-09-01T02:55:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T02:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/109938\/"},"modified":"2025-09-01T02:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T02:55:10","slug":"briefcase-business-snippets-from-around-south-australia-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/109938\/","title":{"rendered":"Briefcase: Business Snippets from around South Australia – News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Architecture firm celebrates two decades<\/p>\n

Architecture firm, Edge Architects, best known for education, commercial, and community architecture, is celebrating 20 years of business in 2025.<\/p>\n

The firm was founded by business partners Peter Spain and Pino Dichiera in 2005 after years of working in larger firms.<\/p>\n

But the two carved out a specialty in education through a mix of \u201cgreat training,\u00a0good timing and following our instincts\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI came across education when I was employed by my previous boss Geof Nairn. Geof had a niche in education architecture and worked on many independent schools across Adelaide and because of his expertise, he also was in demand on some large private schools in the eastern states,\u201d Dichiera said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving spent 10 years working for him it became both a passion and exposed me to a great range of different building types and aesthetics.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople generally confuse education with classrooms but the range of facilities on the modern and contemporary school site can span the entire catalogue of architecture, from theatres to gymnasiums, multi-faceted learning spaces and technologically advanced training facilities that you might find in all current industries.\u201d<\/p>\n

On working in a small business, Spain said \u201carchitecture is a team sport\u201d and that is what he\u2019s most proud of over the course of his 20 years at Edge Architects.<\/p>\n

\u201cTwenty years is a milestone, but for us, it\u2019s also a moment to look forward,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve built this business on relationships with clients, consultants, builders, and of course, our team. That\u2019s the part I\u2019m most proud of.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been lucky to play alongside some great people.\u201d<\/p>\n

SA business of the year and exporter of the year revealed\"\"Close to 600 people attended the 2025 South Australian Premier\u2019s Business and Export Awards. Picture: Supplied.<\/p>\n

Salisbury-based specialty pharmaceutical Mayne Pharma won Business of the Year and almond producer Almondco won Exporter of the Year at the 2025 South Australian Premier\u2019s Business and Export Awards last week.<\/p>\n

Nearly 600 people attended the awards ceremony, hosted by the South Australian Business Chamber in collaboration with the Government of South Australia, where 27 businesses were acknowledged in various categories.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe quality of submissions was incredibly strong once again,\u201d CEO of the South Australian Business Chamber Andrew Kay said.<\/p>\n

\u200b\u201cChoosing a winning business from the finalists was challenging across all categories, highlighting the growing number of innovative and high-achieving businesses that call South Australia home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Premier Peter Malinauskas said this awards program \u201chonours the hard work and resilience that each of these businesses has displayed\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe quality of nominations reflects the outstanding companies we have in South Australia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The award winners are:<\/p>\n

MAJOR AWARD WINNERS
\nSA BUSINESS OF THE YEAR \u2013 Mayne Pharma
\nSA EXPORTER OF THE YEAR \u2013 Almondco Australia
\nBUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
\nBeyond Borders Business of the Year Award \u2013 De Stefano & Co
\nEmerging Business of the Year Award \u2013 VALAI
\nESG Business of the Year Award \u2013 Santos
\nFamily Business of the Year \u2013 CME Group
\nIndigenous Business of the Year Award \u2013 KWY Aboriginal Corporation
\nInnovative Business of the Year Award \u2013 Consunet
\nLarge Business of the Year \u2013 Mayne Pharma
\nMedium Business of the Year \u2013 Barossa Veterinary Service
\nNot-for-Profit Business of the Year Award \u2013 The Hospital Research Foundation Group
\nRegional Business of the Year Award \u2013 Blue Lake Milling
\nSmall Business of the Year Award \u2013 Seonix Bio
\nThe Governor\u2019s Award for Business Achievement in Gender Equity \u2013 The University of Adelaide (WPDN)
\nWorkplace Culture and Wellbeing \u2013 Pisani Group
\nEXPORT AWARD\u00a0WINNERS
\nAgribusiness, Food and Beverage Export Award \u2013 The Yoghurt Shop
\nCreative Industries Export Award \u2013 Foxie Games
\ne-Commerce Export Award \u2013 Foil Drive
\nEmerging Exporter Award \u2013 Noora Lab Tech
\nFirst Nations Exporter Award \u2013 Munda Wines
\nInternational Health Export Award \u2013 Mayne Pharma
\nManufacturing and Advanced Materials Export Award \u2013 Novafast
\nProfessional Services Export Award \u2013 CMAX Clinical Research
\nRegional Exporter Award \u2013 Almondco Australia
\nResources and Energy Export Awards \u2013 Wilco Technologies
\nSmall Business Export Awards \u2013 Pixelforce
\nSouth Australian Wine Export Award \u2013 Ch\u00e2teau Tanunda
\nSustainability and Green Economy Export Award \u2013 Balco Australia
\nTechnologies Export Award \u2013 MyVenue
\n\u2018Cost pressures\u2019 fail to hamper Kelsian results<\/p>\n

Kelsian reported growth in revenue and earnings across all three divisions and geographies in FY25, the company said.<\/p>\n

Revenue rose 9.5 per cent to $2.2 billion, while earnings was up 7.5 per cent to $285 million.<\/p>\n

The company said its net profit after tax fell by 6.1 per cent to $54.5 million, however.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe FY25 results were in line with expectations and were achieved despite ongoing cost pressures in an inflationary environment,\u201d Kelsian CEO Grame Legh said.<\/p>\n

Underlying earnings for FY26 are expected to be between $297 million and $310 million.<\/p>\n

SA giant backs National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant\u00a0<\/p>\n

Flinders Port Holdings will be one of the sponsors of this year\u2019s National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, marking its largest community partnership to date as the company debuts a custom-built float inspired by their Pilot Boat.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis iconic South Australian event allows us to celebrate the team and create lasting memories for FPH families who will get to participate in the pageant. It\u2019s a money-can\u2019t-buy experience that reflects who we are and what we value,\u201d said CEO Stewart Lammin.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re very excited to have another proud South Australian company become a part of one of the state\u2019s most magical days,\u201d National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Director Brian Gilbertson said<\/p>\n

Flinders Port Holding, which employs over 650 people and indirectly support 24,000 jobs across the state, has an annual turnover exceeding $300 million and generates over $25 billion in global trade.<\/p>\n

SA independent schools\u2019 multibillion-dollar contribution<\/p>\n

A report commissioned by Independent Schools Australia found that in 2023-34, South Australia\u2019s Independent schools contributed $3.2 billion annually to the state economy and employed 18,800 South Australians.<\/p>\n

In comparison, across Australia, Independent schools deliver $45.7 billion to the national economy and 264,000 full-time jobs.<\/p>\n

Chief Executive of the Association of the Independent Schools of South Australia (AISSA), Ann Dunstan said the report highlighted the value independent schools create in their communities, driving significant economic value.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis report completely dismantles the dangerous myth that Independent schools are a drain on taxpayers,\u201d ISA Chief Executive Graham Catt said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndependent schools are builders, employers, partners in regional development, and contributors to Australia\u2019s long-term prosperity.\u201d<\/p>\n

North Adelaide Village listed for sale<\/p>\n

North Adelaide Village shopping centre has been listed for sale by Qualitas Convenience Retail Fund No. 1 and Greenpool Capital.<\/p>\n

Retail spending in the main trade area is projected to increase from $896.5 million to $1.86 billion by 2046, positioning the shopping centre to benefit from the growth.<\/p>\n

Simon Rooney, James Douglas, and Hames Sherley from Commercial Real Estate Agency CBRE have been appointed to steer the Expressions of Interest campaign for the asset.<\/p>\n

\u201cNorth Adelaide is experiencing significant capital investment, including the near completion of the 88 O\u2019Connell mixed-use residential development and redevelopment of the North Adelaide Golf Course, Adelaide Oval, Market Square, Keystone Tower and Festival Tower highlighting capital interest in the region and inflows into the state,\u201d Sherley said.<\/p>\n

Expressions of Interest close 25 September.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Play SA! named finalist in 2025 ALIBI Awards<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Play SA! Therapeutic Services has been selected as Finalist in the Personal Service and Bright Spark Categories for the 2025 Australian Ladies in Business Initiative (ALIBI) awards.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Play SA! Therapeutic Services were chosen in each category for the unique service it provides that goes beyond supporting clients, and for growing the business in less than three years.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis recognition by ALIBI means so much to me. It\u2019s not just about the achievements, but about being part of a community of women in business that just get it,\u201d said Let\u2019s Play SA! Therapeutic Services Director Nicole Nightingale.<\/p>\n

The ALIBI Awards highlight the women in business across Australia who make an impact amidst the struggles they face.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery finalist represents a story of strength and success worth celebrating, not just the successes but also the faceplants and messy middles,\u201d said founder of the Australian Ladies in Business Initiative Kylie King.<\/p>\n

Duco announces partnership with Arctic Wolf<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity operations provider Arctic Wolf has partnered with Adelaide-based IT services provider Duco to provide customers with resources to combat advanced cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n

Duco customers can now access Arctic Wolf\u2019s security capabilities designed to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber-threats, while joint customers will also receive access to customisable and tailored resources to protect against dangers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are committed to delivering outcome-based solutions to our customers, and our partnership with Arctic Wolf will enable our customers to fully maximise security operations at scale and defend against the rapidly evolving threat landscape,\u201d Duco Limited CEO Jason Clark said.<\/p>\n

Arctic Wolf director for APAC Channel Sales Michael Benn said the company was excited to have Duco Limited join its award-winning Partner Program.<\/p>\n

\u201cArctic Wolf\u2019s security operations expertise complements their suite of existing offerings to create a unified approach that will protect customers and advance their security journey,\u201d Arctic Wolf director for APAC Channel Sales Michael Benn said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

SA space start-ups make their mark at International Space Congress<\/p>\n

South Australian space startups AICRAFT, Blue Dawrf Space, HEX20, Paladin Space, Robinson Aerospace Systems (RAS), and Safety From Space will attend the International Astronautical Congress in Sydney.<\/p>\n

A delegate from of the merged University of South Australia (UniSA) and University of Adelaide, and representatives from the UniSA\u2019s Innovation & Collaboration Centre\u2019s (ICC) Venture Catalyst Space program will also join the startups.<\/p>\n

From next year, Venture Catalyst program will be run under the merged Adelaide University.<\/p>\n

Paladin Space is in the process of raising $6-8 million to fund an in-orbit 2028 mission and international expansion, while RAS is planning to launch its second space launch with its RASCube-2 satellite.<\/p>\n

\u201cExhibiting at the premier space congress with some of the world\u2019s largest space companies, provides outstanding opportunities for startups to demonstrate their cutting-edge capabilities,\u201d said UniSA Deputy Director of Business Incubation Craig Jones.<\/p>\n

Delayed rain puts brakes on SA farmer confidence<\/p>\n

The Q2 2025 Rabobank Rual Confidence Survey has found that confidence in South Australian farmers has dropped, as 32 per cent of SA farmers believe the agricultural economy will improve within the next 12 months compared to 38 per cent in the previous survey.<\/p>\n

Drought is still a concerning factor for 60 per cent of the state\u2019s farmers.<\/p>\n

Rabobank state manager for South Australia Roger Matthews said that the fall in farmer confidence is aligned with recent seasonal and weather conditions, and that global tensions, tariffs and trade wars are weighing on farmers\u2019 minds this quarter.<\/p>\n

The latest survey found that amidst the fall in the confidence levels, the desire to invest has increased among SA farmers.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the uncertainty, there\u2019s still strong investment intent, but we\u2019re really seeing farmers direct their money into making existing operations more efficient and resilient with water, on-farm grain storage, fencing and machinery,\u201d Matthews said.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Architecture firm celebrates two decades Architecture firm, Edge Architects, best known for education, commercial, and community architecture, is…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":109939,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[449,458,459,64,63,460,134],"class_list":["post-109938","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-design","tag-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109938","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=109938"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/109938\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/109939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109938"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=109938"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=109938"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}