• Australian Dental Foundation’s major toothpaste donation
• Resolution completes Horse Heaven acquisition
• Women in property program celebrates ten years
• Santos hits milestone on Canadian project
• Grand new Gawler tank supports growth
• Registrations open for Small Business Week 2025
• Rare CBD development opportunity in Adelaide precinct
• SA Power Networks’ charity milestone
• Micro-X enters new agreement with US healthcare provider
• SA property market continues upward climb
• Adelaide Fashion Week to return in October
• Jobedge paves the way for people with disabilities
• Adelaide locks in two more years of global airline summit

Australian Dental Foundation’s major toothpaste donation

Australian Dental Foundation celebrated its annual Brush for Good Day on 31 July by donating 4,800 tubes of toothpaste to children supported by South Australia’s child protection and family support system.

This move is part of an ongoing collaboration with the Department for Child Protection to ensure the state’s most vulnerable children are receiving support for their oral health, and comes in addition to dental checkups and treatments the foundation provides regularly in more than 350 schools and childcare centres across SA.

ADF Chairman Dr Greg Miller calls the initiative “an important way to remind people about the importance of dental care.”

“Brushing your teeth twice a day is the number one way to prevent dental problems,” Dr Miller said.

ADF’s collaboration with the DCP also includes the provision of emergency dental treatment for children in care, dental and orthodontic assistance for those transitioning out of state care and clinics at DCP offices throughout SA during the school holidays.

Resolution completes Horse Heaven acquisition

Resolution Minerals has completed its acquisition of an Idaho rare metals project.

The acquisition gives the Adelaide-based miner 699 federal lode mining claims covering over 5,644 hectares.

Horse Heaven is home to a number of past-producing Antimony, Tungsten and gold mines.

“Horse Heaven is not just a mining project, it’s a potential solution to a pressing national security challenge,” RML executive director Aharon Zaetz said.

“We are now fully focused on delivering that vision.”

Women in property program celebrates ten years

The Property Council’s 500 Women in Property program celebrated its 10^th anniversary at its Adelaide launch last week.

Established to address the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles in the industry, the program assists women through a one-on-one sponsorship program where participants are supported by industry leaders.

More than 5500 women have been supported nationally since its inception, Property Council South Australian executive director Bruce Djite said.

“The property industry offers incredible career opportunities, but has traditionally been a male dominated industry,” he said.

“In 2025, it’s inspiring to see so many talented women rising through the ranks of South Australia’s property industry — having a seat at the table, driving deals, leading projects, and shaping our cities, but more still needs to be done.

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“Over the past decade, the 500 Women in Property program has supported more than 5,500 women by breaking down barriers, expanding professional networks, and amplifying female voices.”

Santos hits milestone on Canadian project

Key processing modules for Santos’ Pikka phase 1 project have arrived at Oliktok Point, Alaska, as part of a “complex operation”.

The modules will be installed, integrated and then commissioned together with already installed facilities in readiness for first oil, the company told shareholders.

Managing director Kevin Gallagher said the project continued to make “excellent progress”.

“Our highly capable team that delivered early completion of the pipeline in just two winter seasons followed by a successful river-lift of key processing modules, has created the opportunity for early startup and production from Pikka,” he said.

“Pikka phase 1 is almost 90 per cent complete and we are currently drilling our 21^st well.”

Grand new Gawler tank supports growth

Construction of a new 3-million-litre concrete water tank in Gawler East is set to commence in late August.

The tank will be more than double the size of its predecessor and is designed to enhance the resilience of the local water network for its 6,200 existing customers, as well as pave the way for growth across the region as new homes are connected to the utility’s network.

The tank comes with a $17.7 million price tag, part of SA Water’s ongoing investments to enable housing growth throughout South Australia.

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SA Water’s General Manager of Growth Amanda Lewry said “by more than doubling the capacity, we are setting up our local water network for the future to support an increase in demand over time as more homes are built throughout Adelaide’s outer north”.

Existing customers will be supported with bypass arrangements to ensure that they continue to receive water until the new tank is completed in mid-2026.

The previous tank, which had a capacity of 1.27 million litres, was demolished in July. It had been in operation since 1907.

Registrations open for Small Business Week 2025

Registrations are now open to attend South Australia’s Small Business Week 2025, taking place from 22 September to 26 September of this year.

The event is a key part of the state government’s Small Business Strategy and kicks off with a free welcome event and expo on Monday 22 September, which will provide information about government services supporting small business owners.

The week’s theme is building capability, with in-person mentoring sessions, networking opportunities and masterclasses covering the Government’s Women in Business program, the digital environment, cyber resilience and growing a successful team.

There will also be events hosted in regional South Australia, as well as a series of online content including exporting, commercial leasing, tax management and looking after your mental health.

Minister for Small and Family Business Andrea Michaels calls Small Business Week “a perfect opportunity for small business owners to take some time out of their business to work on it for the future”.

Holly Stratton, Founder of A Taste of the Hills Festival and alumnus of the Women in Business program called it “a fantastic opportunity to try out mentorship in areas where I really needed some guidance for improving my business”.

Register for Small Business Week at business.sa.gov.au/week

Rare CBD development opportunity in Adelaide precinct

Colliers has listed a landmark Halifax Street site with triple frontage and upscale potential.

The substantial freehold site is located in the heart of Adelaide’s south-eastern CBD at 243-253 Halifax Street, spanning approximately 2,310sqm across four Certificates of Title and boasting 148 metres of triple street frontage.

Existing improvements comprise a two-storey commercial building with office space, warehousing and storage, offering potential for holding income or adaptive reuse.

Jordan Schmidt, Colliers head of office capital markets & investment services South Australia, said the site was “a truly rare opportunity to secure a significant landholding in a tightly held and rapidly transforming precinct”.

“The property qualifies as a Catalyst Site under the City of Adelaide Development Plan, which opens the door to greater development outcomes than the current zoning allows, which would appeal to a wide range of buyers.”

The asset comes with zero stamp duty, vacant possession and the ability to generate short-term income from the existing improvements, making it desirable for developers, owner-occupiers and investors alike.

The site is zoned City Living, allowing for developments of up to three levels, with the potential for increased scale under Catalyst Site provisions.

The property is being offered for sale with vacant possession via an Expressions of Interest Campaign closing Thursday 4 September 2025 at 2:00pm (ACST).

South Australia Office Market Report – Mid Year: The Property Council of Australia is presenting its South Australia Office Market Report on August 7, 2025. Blueprint to Delivery: Implementing SA’s Health Infrastructure: The Property Council is hosting a breakfast forum to explore the future of healthcare delivery in South Australia and the infrastructure it requires on 19 August. Australia-ASEAN Business Forum 2025: Adelaide is set to host the Australia-ASEAN Business Forum on August 26 and 27, 2025, welcoming over 750 senior delegates, including diplomatic officials, investors, and commercial leaders from the Southeast Asian region. EuroMix 2025: The French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with nine other European Chambers, is bringing together key European players in Australia for this unique event on 28 August. Gala Dinner – South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards: The South Australian Business Chamber and the Government of South Australia are hosting the gala dinner for the South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday, August 29. South Australian Zero Homelessness Summit 2025: This event on October 23 aims to unite key stakeholders from across the state to foster practical solutions for ending homelessness in South Australia.

SA Power Networks’ charity milestone

Employees at SA Power Networks and Enerven have reached the milestone of $6 million donated to SA charities since 2006.

Last year alone saw the company’s Employee Foundation donate more than $600,000 – shared among 47 charities in support of SA communities.

The Foundation supports charities that address areas such as homelessness, disadvantaged youth, mental health, LGBTQIA+, domestic violence and cancer.

The Foundation’s Executive Officer Isabell Al-Nahat says the generosity of employees is inspiring at a time when many charities and members of the community need additional support.

She explains that “supporting SA communities is part of our DNA […] and helping more people through our Employee Foundation is an extension of that”.

Major charities the Foundation has supported over the past year include Hutt St Centre, Zahra Foundation, Backpacks 4 SA Kids, Childhood Cancer Association and more.

Micro-X enters new agreement with US healthcare provider

Medical x-ray technology company Micro-X has entered into an agreement with a major US healthcare provider to supply its Rover Plus mobile radiology system across their healthcare facilities.

This lands Micro-X on the company’s approved supply list for all of their 700+ facilities, precluding them from the requirement to enter competitive tenders to win supply contracts.

This is a major milestone for Micro-X, as it marks their first agreement with a major US healthcare provider and follows a successful in-hospital evaluation and competitive tender process conducted last year.

Micro-X chief executive officer Kingsley Hall commented that “the global healthcare market is generally conservative, typically relying on well established brands and hesitant to procure critical medical equipment from new vendors,” making this a key breakthrough for the company.

The US healthcare provider – who requested that their identity not be disclosed by Micro-X – operates a network of hospitals, surgical centres and outpatient facilities across the nation.

SA property market continues upward climb

The South Australian property market has continued its upward trajectory this quarter, with median prices of $789,000 across the state and $865,000 in metropolitan Adelaide.

This marks a 3.14 per cent increase from last quarter and an 11.13 per cent increase from the same quarter last year in South Australia, and a 2.13 per cent increase from last quarter and 10.19 per cent increase from same time last year for metropolitan Adelaide.

The volume of sales also rose across SA and metropolitan Adelaide 16.85 per cent and 21.27 per cent respectively from the previous quarter and 2.89 per cent and 4.36 per cent from the same quarter last year.

In the June quarter there was one suburb with a median price of $500,000 or less, 209 between $500,000 and $1 million and 169 over $1 million.

Suburbs that have seen the largest growth over a 12 month period include Blair Athol (89.79 per cent), Moana (47.85 per cent) and Fulham Gardens (38.10 per cent), with other big growers including Torrensville, Somerton Park and Evanston.

Adelaide Fashion Week to return in October

Adelaide Fashion Week is back for 2025 from 8 – 12 October, with an expanded five-day program highlighting fashion and collaborations with Adelaide’s creative industry and business community.

The program of events, presented by the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (AEDA), have been produced in partnership with the South Australian Fashion Industry Association and will unfold across the city and North Adelaide.

The festival celebrates the state’s fashion industry and provides a platform for Adelaide’s creative industries across disciplines from beauty to culinary and design.

Executive Manager of Marketing and Tourism at AEDA Michael Rossi said the agency had taken the opportunity to grow the festival into “a powerful platform for industry growth, creative expression and city vibrancy”.

He said the five days of the program would be filled with fashion, innovation and opportunity.

The Associated Events Program is now open, inviting businesses to showcase their creativity through a new event, product launch, collaborative experience or activation of a unique space. For 2025, tiered marketing support packages are available, offering a variety of promotional benefits and guidance.

Jobedge paves the way for people with disabilities

Jobedge, a leading provider of disability employment services in Adelaide has recently announced that it has been appointed by the Department of Social Services to deliver the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program across Northern Adelaide, Western Adelaide and Murraylands in conjunction with national employment services provider Asuria.

The program commences on 1 November 2025, and will replace the current disability employment services program.

The IEA aims to help people with disability, injury or a health condition to secure and sustain meaningful employment, while also supporting employers to adopt inclusive recruitment and workplace practices.

This enables Jobedge to provide further support in Northern and Western Adelaide, where their caseload has grown significantly, as well as begin providing services in the Murraylands for the first time.

Adelaide locks in two more years of global airline summit

South Australia has secured the CAPA Airline Summit Australia Pacific, which will be hosted in Adelaide in 2026 and 2028, reflecting Adelaide’s growing reputation as a strategic aviation and business events destination.

The summit, which spans across two days, will bring hundreds of aviation industry leaders and key figures from across the Asia Pacific to explore key strategic issues facing airlines, airports and the wider travel industry in the region.

Attendees of past editions of the summit include major airlines and airports, global travel industry suppliers, international technology firms, high level government officials across multiple sectors, leasing firms, finance companies and more.

Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison said: “the summit puts South Australia at the forefront of the minds of key aviation decision makers, benefiting the many industries and jobs that rely on strong airline access, particularly for tourism, international education, trade, defence and resources”.

CAPA, or the Centre for Aviation is the leading provider of independent aviation market intelligence, analysis and data services covering worldwide developments.

The news comes amid record numbers of international airlines committing to flying directly into South Australia, with all the airlines who were operating prior to COVID, as well as new airlines.