• Adelaide cricket team strikes new sponsorship deal
• RML to acquire processing mill for Horse Heaven mine
• Beach Energy lands natural gas contract
• Redarc wins IP infringement court case
• Student employer crowned
• SA Gas project looks to strengthen state supply
• Adelaide power station set for upgrades
• Governor-General celebrates multicultural workforce organisation
• Mayfair Hotel set to undergo rebrand
• Adelaide Fringe Director honoured at alumni awards
• SA farmers lift in confidence
• Adelaide racecourse wins catering award
• Hub Australia opens new workspace in North Adelaide
• UPark wins big at parking awards

Cricket team strikes new sponsorship deal

The Adelaide Strikers men’s and women’s teams have welcomed Simba Car Hire as its new major partner for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

Simba Car Hire is an emerging national vehicle rental company from South Australia and is expected to provide transport for players and staff throughout the season.

The partnership would mean Simba Car Hire branding would feature prominently on players’ sleeve tops and digital platforms, including co-branded marketing campaigns and exclusive fan promotions.

“Teaming up with the Adelaide Strikers allows us to connect with our community in an entirely new way, proudly showing that South Australian businesses can achieve great things together and take on the rest of Australia,” Simba Car Hire Operations Manager Kyrene O’Neill said.

The partnership comes in time for the Strikers WBBL first home game in November.

RML to acquire processing mill for Horse Heaven mine

A processing mill would accelerate Resolution Minerals’ US mining plans, the company said on announcing an acquisition.

The company would buy an antimony and tungsten processing mill near its Idaho mine, as well as existing tungsten stockpiles, for about $1.25 million.

It would make RML one of the few antimony, tungsten and gold companies in the United States with its own processing capability.

The company said the acquisition was “critical… as there is little to no available private land in the area and the site will provide, among other things, a location to conduct future processing activities, facilities for storage, core cutting and related activities and industrial water rights”.

Senior strategic advisor to RML Brett Lynch said the acquisition was “a pivotal point for RML to establish itself as a leader in solving the US Administration’s immediate need to secure antimony and tungsten for its national security requirements”.

Beach Energy lands natural gas contract

Adelaide-based oil and natural gas company Beach Energy has partnered with Visy, a prominent recycling and manufacturing company, in a two-year natural gas supply contract.

The deal would help power Visy’s manufacturing operations which produce paper, cardboard, glass and other food and beverage packaging.

Beach managing director and CEO Brett Woods said the sales agreement reflected the company’s commitment to delivering natural gas to the Australian domestic market, with 19 per cent of the east coast’s gas supply marketed by Beach in FY25.

“Partnering with one of the largest industrials in the east coast gas market, with sites in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland aligns with our company vision to become Australia’s leading supplier of domestic energy,” he said.

Redarc wins IP infringement court case

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South Australian tech company Redarc Electronics won its Federal Court proceedings against an LED light supplier business, Redfleet.

The matter settled on the second day of trial, with Redfleet agreeing to publicly acknowledge infringements of copyright and trade marks, as well as contraventions of Australian Consumer Law.

Redarc managing director Anthony Kittel said the outcome sent a clear message: “Redarc will vigorously defend its intellectual property and its brand reputation”.

“Our significant investment in R&D and marketing demands this protection, and we are extremely pleased with the Court-ordered result,” Kittel said.

Redarc was advised by lawyers at Piper Alderman, including intellectual property expert and deputy managing partner Tim O’Callaghan and special counsel Travis Shueard.

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Student Employer crowned

The Motor Neurone Disease Association of South Australia (MNDSA) has been crowned SA’s International Student Employer of the Year at this year’s International Student Awards.

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Hosted by StudyAdelaide, the awards recognise students, employers and student associations involved in SA’s $3 billion international education sector.

MNDSA is a disability and aged care provider that offers advice, practical assistance and personal support for people with MND, their carers, family and health professionals.

“It’s fantastic to see employers like MNDSA welcoming our students into their workplaces, where they are having a tremendous impact on the lives of people who need specialist care,” StudyAdelaide Chief Executive Jane Johnston said.

SA Gas project looks to strengthen state supply

The state government has announced a $17.5 million 2025 SA Gas Initiative to offer matched funding for gas projects that help strengthen future supplies.

The initiative offers grant funding up to 50 per cent of significant project expenditure — up to $2.5 million per eligible project — to assist the state in meeting mid to long-term energy needs.

Funding would be allocated from the newly established Gas Security Infrastructure Fund to stimulate investment into projects that improve gas production efficency, provide gas storage solutions or support infrastructure to unlock new gas supply.

Applicants would need to demonstrate how the project would directly benefit the state’s gas users to be considered for grant funding.

Projects that benefit from the scheme are intended to help meet gas supply shortfalls predicted to impact the state from 2028.

The country’s peak oil and gas industry body Australian Energy Producers and the South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy supported the initiative and said it would be “critical” to power the state.

“Driving more investment in new gas supply and infrastructure will help South Australia realise its full potential for economic growth, job creation and energy security,” Australian Energy Producers South Australia Director David Slama said.

Adelaide power station set for upgrades

ENGIE has announced it would convert closed-cycle gas turbines at the 489-megawatt capacity Pelican Point Power Station in Adelaide’s Outer Harbor to an open-cycle turbine.

The latest upgrade aims to provide gas power in the mornings and evenings to support the high levels of solar power in SA during the day.

The open cycle turbine would increase the power station’s efficiency, with a faster start-up and better support for renewable energy.

ENGIE managing director of Generation Australia Liam Ellis said gas-fired power stations are critical to the renewable energy transition.

“We’re keeping a 25-year-old power station at the leading edge of flexibility to better support high levels of solar power in South Australia during the day.”

Governor-General celebrates multicultural workforce organisation

The Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn has recently attended a multicultural event hosted by Community Corporate in Adelaide.

The Special Multicultural Leaders’ Reception celebrated the work being done across the state to support refugees and migrants in increasing their economic, social and cultural participation.

Community Corporate aims to build the migrant workforce in SA, which could boost labour productivity and the state economy by $2.2 billion.

“I want to thank Carmen, and her organisation, Community Corporate, for what you do to welcome migrants and refugees with care, kindness, and respect; helping people that arrive in Australia to find meaningful employment and education opportunities,” Mostyn said.

Mayfair Hotel set to undergo rebrand

IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced a partnership with Ark Capital to take over management of Adelaide’s heritage-listed Mayfair Hotel ahead of its 2026 rebrand to Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide.

The building, which was constructed in 1934, was transformed into a luxury hotel in 2015 with 170 rooms and rooftop bar.

The Mayfair Hotel would remain operational until mid-December before reopening as Kimpton Mayfair Adelaide in late 2026 after undergoing extensive refurbishment.

It would join other Kimpton brand locations throughout the country, joining the Kimpton Margot Sydney which opened in 2022, and Kimpton Teneriffe set to open in 2031.

“The Mayfair Hotel will be transformed and elevated by the Kimpton brand to offer a boutique luxury lifestyle experience that celebrates Adelaide’s creativity, warmth and sophistication,” managing director Australasia and Pacific IHG Hotels and Resorts Matt Tripolone said.

Adelaide Fringe Director honoured at alumni awards

Adelaide Fringe director and CEO Heather Croall has received a 2025 University of South Australia Alumni Award for her leadership and contribution to Australia’s biggest arts festival.

The awards ceremony was held at Pridham Hall and was the last to be held under the UniSA banner ahead of the Adelaide University merger next year.

In 2025, Adelaide Fringe sold more than one million tickets, generated $197.7 million in total economic expenditure for South Australia, and $26.7 million for artists and venues through box office sales.

“Heather stands tall amongst our more than 250,000 alumni for her creative and social impact and leadership of the Adelaide Fringe Festival which she has built into an international icon,” chief advancement officer at UniSA Dr Colin Taylor said.

Other award winners are listed below.

SA farmers lift in confidence

A recent Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey identified that 37 per cent of SA farmers expect agricultural business conditions to improve over the next 12 months, up from 32 per cent from the last survey.

Widespread winter rainfall eased the seasonal pressures for farmers in many areas of SA; however, spring weather remained top of mind.

“The season could still go either way. Farmers are sitting on the fence as there’s still — but only just — time for some beneficial rain for crops,” Rabobank state manager for SA Roger Matthews said.

The seasonal worries have been replaced by economic pressures among farmers, with 33 per cent concerned about the impact of falling commodity prices.

Adelaide racecourse wins catering award

Morphettville Racecourse has been awarded Gold at the 2025 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence as Australia’s Best Event/Convention Centre Caterer.

It follows Morphettville’s recent success as Caterer of the Year/Convention Centre Caterer of the Year at the South Australian Awards in August.

“To be recognised as the best Event and Convention Centre Caterer in Australia is an incredible honour — and a proud moment for everyone at Morphettville,” Morphettville Racecourse CEO Grant Mayer said.

Hub Australia opens new workspace in North Adelaide

The country’s largest privately owned flexible workspace operator Hub Adelaide has officially opened its second Adelaide location within North Adelaide’s 88 O’Connell redevelopment.

Hub North Adelaide offers private offices, semi-enclosed offices and flexible workspaces equipped with more than 300 desks.

Concierge services would also be available to support members with a range of benefits from restaurant recommendations to dry cleaning drop-off.

The space is designed by international architecture and design firm M Moser Associates and offers a mix of office and lifestyle amenities including kitchens and shared outdoor terrace spaces.

“Hub North Adelaide is about more than desks — it’s a destination that brings five-star hospitality to work,” CEO and Founder of Hub Australia Brad Krauskopf said.

UPark wins big at parking awards

UPark, which is operated by the City of Adelaide, has won two national awards at Parking Australia’s 2025 Parking Industry Awards.

The Parking Industry Awards celebrate excellence and innovation from leaders across Australia’s parking and mobility sectors.

UPark took home the Outstanding Customer Service and Parking Organisation of the Year awards, where the judges praised UPark’s successful parking app and customer-first approach.

“These awards recognise the success of our UPark parking app, which was launched a little over a year ago, is transforming the way our residents and visitors park in the city,” Lord Mayor Jane Lomax-Smith said.

“I particularly want to commend the staff at the UPark who worked on this innovation and provide good service and extraordinary teamwork.”