Briefcase: Business Snippets from around South Australia
In this week’s Briefcase, National Pharmacies’ new telehealth service and SA cleans up at the Best In Glass Awards. Plus, the latest business events.
- National Pharmacies to offer 24/7 access to telehealth
- Papyrus and UniSA to build R&D facility in Adelaide
- SA cleans up at Best In Glass Awards
- G’day Group adds new Queensland beachside location to their portfolio
- Australian Rare Earths secures $3.6 million in funds raised
- Adelaide to host major tourism conference in 2026
- Myriota to expand Spire Global agreement with 16 more satellites
- Rare Seppeltsfield wine up for grabs
National Pharmacies to offer 24/7 access to telehealth
Following a successful trial, National Pharmacies is teaming up with Partnered Health to launch TeleWell – a round-the-clock telehealth service giving customers 24/7 access to specialist GPs.
The announcement follows the opening of South Australia’s first 24/7 pharmacy last year.
Patients can book a consultation online via the National Pharmacies website, and GPs can provide diagnosis, treatment and prescriptions which can be sent directly to a local National Pharmacies store.
Papyrus and UniSA to build R&D facility in Adelaide
Packing company Papyrus and the University of South Australia will establish a ‘Rapid Prototyping and Research and Development Facility’ in Adelaide at the institution’s Future Industries Institute.
UniSA will provide workshop space, tooling and equipment, engineering design and project management services, and assistance with the assembly and testing of the prototype equipment.
“Having the prototype development commence on a well-resourced site like the UniSA along with a very capable team from the university, will enable PPY to expedite the design scale-up of the Phase 2 technology,” Papyrus said.
SA cleans up at Best In Glass Awards
South Australia dominated the Dan Murphy’s ‘Best In Glass’ awards, taking home 13 wins across various categories.
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Shingleback Red Knot Shiraz earned the top spot in the ‘Most Affordable’ category, costing $12.99 per bottle.
Other South Australian winners included Langmeil, Teusner, K by Krondorf, Chapel Hill, Longview and Jacob’s Creek.
To celebrate, participating Dan Murphy’s stores will be hosting in-store tasting events on Saturday, May 17th, giving customers the chance to sample a selection of the winning drops.
G’day Group adds new Queensland beachside location to their portfolio
Australia’s leading regional tourism business, G’day Group, has expanded after securing a sublease for the Bargara Beachfront Holiday Park, near Bundaberg.
The latest acquisition is the fourth new property secured by the Group in 2025, taking the total number of Discovery Parks and Resorts across the country to more than 90.
The 6.7-hectare property features 15 cabins, 226 powered sites and 78 unpowered sites as well as multiple amenities like a skatepark, tennis courts and water sports equipment hire.
As part of their sublease arrangement with the Bundaberg Regional Council, G’day Group will invest a total of $10 million over the lease term.
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CEDA: Addressing the Housing Crisis, SA: Taking place on May 6, the session aims to address the severe shortage of affordable and secure housing options. Industry Climate Change Conference 2025: South Australia’s second Industry Climate Change Conference is set for May 8 and 9 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. William Buck 2025 CFO Summit: The summit will address pressing issues facing businesses, like AI and ESG, as well as discuss the state and national economy on May 14 at the Adelaide Oval. AI Day: Digital Adelaide is hosting its first AI Day, dedicated to all things artificial intelligence, at The Drive on May 16. 2025 AEDA Business Summit, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas will attend the summit and will be joined by a stellar lineup of business leaders and industry experts on May 20 at the Adelaide Oval. Mastering Marketing: The Australian Marketing Institute is bringing together some of South Australia’s top Chief Marketing Officers for a one-day seminar on May 21 at The Drive. Know Your Business – Essentials and Strategies for Growth: The South Australian Business Chamber is hosting a free session in Loxton designed for regional businesses on 23 May. SA: State Budget Lunch: The Property Council’s State Budget Lunch, a highlight on the organisation’s events calendar, will be held on June 11 at Adelaide Oval. The 3rd Australian Space Cyber Forum: The third Australian Space Cyber Forum comes to the Adelaide Convention Centre on June 23 and June 24, 2025. |
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Australian Rare Earths secures $3.6 million in funds raised
Shareholders have raised $3.6 million for Australian Rare Earths, with directors taking up their full entitlement under the offer.
The company said the strong investor uptake underscored the company’s strategic positioning amid geopolitical shifts in the rare earths market.
With funds secured, AR3 said it was “well placed to advance its key projects, including uranium exploration at Overland and testwork and pre-feasibility studies at the Koppamurra Rare Earth Project”.
Adelaide to host major tourism conference in 2026
Adelaide has been confirmed as the host of Australia’s largest tourism conference, the Australian Tourism Exchange in May 2026.
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As Tourism Australia’s largest trade event, the conference will draw approximately 2,500 tourism industry members from across Australia and from over 30 countries to Adelaide. The annual conference will be hosted at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Sunday, 10 May to Thursday, 14 May 2026.
“It is the first time the event has been held in Adelaide since 2018, and it will be a great opportunity to showcase to the world the products and experiences South Australia has to offer,” said Tourism Australia Managing Director Phillipa Harrison.
The 46th edition of the conference will bring together Australian tourism businesses with global distribution partners to conduct scheduled appointments and participate in key networking events.
The announcement was made on the final day of the Australian Tourism Exchange 2025 in Brisbane, which had a targeted attendance of around 1,500 Australian seller delegates and 700 buyer delegates from around the world.
“The Australian Tourism Exchange offers a powerful platform to showcase South Australia’s unique offerings to the most influential national and international tourism stakeholders,” said Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison.
Myriota to expand Spire Global agreement with 16 more satellites
Myriota – a leading global name in the direct-to-orbit satellite connectivity for Internet of Things (IoT) – is expanding its constellation agreement with Spire Global to introduce 16 more satellites.
The constellation, as an integral part of Myriota’s global space infrastructure, will assist in progressing the reliability of connectivity for Myriota customers worldwide, improving upon individual device security and updating the firmware updating capabilities.
Spire Global CEO Theresa Condor said: “In a world where IoT connectivity is increasingly crucial, satellites and space technology are more than just tools; they are foundational to the future of global communication networks.”
“As Myriota’s constellation grows, so does our collaboration with them, expanding from software to hardware with payloads that address the critical gaps in IoT communication. With Spire Space Services we are thrilled to continue our long-term work with Myriota in reimagining how the world connects,” Condor said.
“This expansion will be a huge improvement to the reliability of the IoT devices network across the globe, and it is hoped that Myriota customers will experience better security, faster data retrieval and witness improved device control within their homes.”
Rare Seppeltsfield wine up for grabs
Seppeltsfield, owned by The Randall Wine Group, is putting one of its rarest wines into one lucky winner’s hands with a competition.
The wine up for grabs is a 1878 Para Vintage Tawny – a wine laid down by the son of the Seppeltsfield founders, Oscar ‘Benno’ Seppelt.
Seppeltsfield head of sales and marketing Lauren Mudge said she was excited about the competition.
“I don’t think we can get much better than this, I’m a bit nervous for what we’ve set ourselves up for,” she said.
“It’s stepping back into our history. The very first vintage in the centennial cellar was 1878, so Benno Seppelt laid down a barrel of his finest port in 1878 and proclaimed it would not be touched for 100 years, and that tradition has continued every single year since – so it was the first vintage that was laid down in the centennial cellar at Seppeltsfield.
“It’s actually not at all for sale. It’s a money can’t buy addition to your cellar.”
The competition closes on Sunday, 11 May, and entries can be made on the Seppeltsfield website.
