Business
The 2026 harvest has begun in South Australia, with farmers benefiting from timely rainfall to bring in what promises to be a bumper crop. The state's crop yield forecast has been revised upward, with an estimated 11,591,000 tonnes to be harvested from an area of 4,234,000 hectares.
A financial dispute between the owner of the Buzzard iron ore mine in SA's far north and a major contractor has left about 200 workers facing uncertain futures. The mine's operations have been shut down amid the dispute.
OpenAI has apologized for a breach of Medicare's Statistics Reporting Service by its AI agent and has shelved the upcoming release of its next-generation ChatGPT model. The company committed to supporting affected agencies and rebuilding trust with the Australian people.
A ban on card surcharges is set to take effect from October 1, leaving some small businesses to consider raising prices or encouraging customers to pay with cash. The move aims to level the playing field, but some business owners are concerned about the impact on their operations.
Adelaide University's international student numbers are declining due to the federal government's crackdown on migration, putting the institution's merger plans and revenue targets at risk. The university is facing a projected revenue shortfall of $90 million due to the decline in international student enrolments.
Seppelt Wines, one of Australia's oldest wineries, has been sold to Stonier Wines as part of Treasury Wine Estates' plan to reduce its portfolio. The sale includes Seppelt's vineyards and winery at Great Western and its Drumborg vineyard near Portland.
The South Australian government has announced a $109 million support package for the state's struggling wine industry. The package includes $100 million in loans to help growers transition to other crops, with eligible growers able to access up to $500,000 with no principal or interest repayments required for the first two years.
A resumption of steelmaking in Whyalla could be several years away, following the announcement that its ailing blast furnace will not be restarted. About 500 workers at the South Australian regional city's steelworks will lose their jobs, along with 100 labour hire workers.
Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the 'godfather of AI', has backed calls for artificial intelligence companies to slow the pace of development, citing concerns about rogue agents and potential risks. His comments come after Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei warned that AI agents could potentially 'take over the entire internet' within six to 12 months.
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has arrived in Whyalla ahead of an expected announcement that could impact hundreds of jobs at the local steelworks. The site's aging blast furnace has been offline since April, and a decision on its future is imminent.
Australian producers are tapping into the growing global fine-water market, with one South Australian couple turning their underground aquifer into a premium bottled water brand. The couple's water has gained recognition, with their still water scoring a perfect 100 points at an international fine-water-tasting event.
The luxury South Australian island resort, Rumi on Louth, has been listed for sale, leaving former staff and customers uncertain about outstanding superannuation and voucher entitlements. The resort's co-owner, Che Metcalfe, has acknowledged the outstanding superannuation contributions, but insists this does not change plans for re-opening and expansion.
Small businesses in regional Australia are struggling to stay afloat as rising costs and changes to card surcharge payments loom large. Clothing shop owner Francene Martin says she feels "constant pressure" from mega competitors like Amazon, Temu and Shein.
Despite a massive population boom in Mount Barker, historic main street retailers are struggling against rising overheads and tight household budgets. While some hospitality venues are thriving, boutique owners warn that independent shops could soon vanish without local support.
Dozens of couples have been left in limbo following the sudden shutdown of Ondeen, a picturesque wedding venue in Verdun. The closure has sparked a tense legal battle between the business owners and the property landlord.
Energy giant AGL has been convicted and fined $60,000 after failing to protect workers from toxic lead dust at the Torrens Island Power Station. Five employees were found to have elevated blood lead levels due to a lack of respiratory protection during decommissioning works.
From loop tracks that distort your sense of time to classical tunes designed to shape behavior, the music you hear while waiting on the line is rarely an accident. Experts explain how businesses use auditory psychology to manage caller patience.
An air traffic controller has been stood down following a dramatic tarmac near-miss between a Jetstar flight and a Qatar Airways plane at Sydney Airport. The incident left one crew member injured and sparked urgent safety investigations amidst ongoing airport staffing shortages.
Nearly 50 non-frontline positions have been cut at the Whyalla steelworks as owner GFG Alliance struggles against a severe drop in global steel prices. The corporate restructuring follows a highly turbulent year for the regional facility, marked by a costly blast furnace outage and mounting debts to local contractors.
As single-person households continue to rise across the country, unpartnered Australians are facing a silent financial penalty. Experts share how to navigate the extra expenses of living alone without compromising your relationship standards.
Following a disastrous $96.5 million website overhaul and plummeting confidence among regional communities, the Bureau of Meteorology has launched an independent inquiry. Agriculture leaders warn that the review is long overdue as producers struggle with unreliable weather data for critical business decisions.
Adelaide billionaire businessman Charlie Shahin has acquired nearly 1.3 million hectares of historic pastoral land from Jumbuck Pastoral. The massive acquisition marks a monumental shift for one of Australia's oldest farming dynasties as they transition their generational legacy.
Inaccurate official road condition updates are crippling small tourism-dependent businesses across outback New South Wales. Business owners in remote areas report severe revenue drops as confused travellers avoid recently reopened routes due to misleading online travel alerts.
A prominent Adelaide manufacturing firm and its directors are facing South Australia's first-ever industrial manslaughter charges following the tragic death of a 28-year-old worker. This unprecedented legal action comes two years after the fatal incident at their Edwardstown facility.
The South Australian government remains confident in the Whyalla steelworks sale despite one bidder's chair facing an international court summons over an alleged coal mining scam. Minister Tom Koutsantonis assures the public the tender will be judged on merit, while the Opposition calls for thorough due diligence to avoid past issues.