OTR investigating complaint about water in petrol at servo
The owners of OTR are investigating an official complaint water in petrol bought at an Adelaide servo caused a car to break down at an intersection – but deny the claims.
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Farms brace for ‘oh s**t’ moment: ‘God knows it won’t be good’
This Adelaide Plains farmer, who says he’s lost “bloody millions” to drought already, has one simple, desperate request for the Premier.
‘There’s only one office’: Adelaide tycoon blasts WFH wasteland
The property magnate and Adelaide Central Market Authority chair’s comments follow Peter Dutton’s pledge to up end public sector work-from-home rules.
Alpen brings on Shahin investment to drive growth
Adelaide business software firm Alpen Enterprises has brought on Charlie (Khalil) Shahin as a major shareholder, with the funding raised to help drive the company’s next phase of growth.
‘A moment in time’: Hardie pays up for the American dream
James Hardie is betting it all to hitch itself to a new growth business. The test is whether the combination can prove to be more valuable than going it alone.
Shark doco maker makes waves with global broadcasters
An Adelaide company has become one of Australia’s most prolific producers of shark-related documentary content for global broadcasters. Here’s its story.
New group to empower Aboriginal businesses
A group of prominent Indigenous business leaders has come together to create a new industry group aimed at empowering Aboriginal businesses across SA.
Church makes CBD move after multimillion-dollar deal
One of Australia’s biggest church groups will relocate its national HQ to the Adelaide CBD after a multimillion-dollar deal.
Opthea solvency in question as trial failure trips $1bn trigger
Opthea’s flagship clinical trial has failed, arguably triggering payments to funders which could push the Regal-backed firm into insolvency.
Time is right for huge US acquisition, James Hardie says
James Hardie boss Aaron Erter has shrugged off concerns over the timing of its massive $14bn Azek deal, saying the companies perform well ‘no matter what’s going on’.
When Buffett says sell, this undervalued asset skyrockets
It’s likely the most undervalued asset in the world right now, with prices cheaper than they were in the 1980s. But this commodity is poised for a major move in 2025, writes ASX Trader.
Alternatives to buying bank shares
This week’s share tips columnists focus on a couple of finance stocks that could outperform Australia’s struggling banks.
All aboard: Why subs build is a family affair
Adam followed in his father and late grandfather’s footsteps by working at the Osborne Naval Shipyard – and his own children could make it four generations in years to come.
‘We’re the forgotten breed’: SA farmers call on Mali to lend a hand
It doesn’t matter who you speak to, the drought is everywhere, and farmers are finding it “hard to sleep at night” and in need of a helping hand.
These two Peters have some advice for Mali
Drought-battered farmers in SA’s Mid North have a message for North Terrace – but they’re not sure anyone is listening to it.
Fledgling leader versus popular premier: Who won the debate?
Peter Malinauskas was uncharacteristically stern as he faced his new political opponent – but did anyone land a fatal blow? Read our debate breakdown and see who came out on top.
Is Solomon Lew breaking up with fast fashion?
The retailing billionaire offers clues over his next big bet. This time, apparel is likely to be left on the rack.
Luxe hotel towers over Glenelg gem in builder’s bold new plan
The 10-storey project would breathe new life into the striking heritage building in the heart of the seaside Adelaide hot spot, developers say.
Sky’s the limit: Mali’s message to grow the city
Premier Peter Malinauskas says Adelaide CBD towers should soar as high as possible as he launches the city’s first skyscraper. See the video and vote in our poll.
For Pete’s sake, Mali help our farmers!
As a record-breaking drought cripples our regions, farmers called Peter have called on another bloke called Peter (who runs the state) to take action and help.
Agriculture tycoon tops South Australia’s richest with $2bn
The wealthiest South Australian oversees a food empire that is among the biggest private companies in the country.
Shipbuilding boss fires back at union over Adelaide strike
A union leader spearheading industrial action at a $45bn naval frigate project is being accused of disrespecting a job-saving campaign fronted by Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Big Blue: Meet the CEO who’s thinking laterally
A small buyout of a Perth operator has big global implications for Cleanaway, a company better known for collecting household waste for councils.
Adelaide hi-tech radar in historic $6.5bn export deal to Canada
Australia’s biggest defence export deal in history is being forged by an Adelaide-developed surveillance radar’s sale to Canada.
WiseTech’s Richard White is now untouchable
If the WiseTech boss was another chief executive, he’d be long gone. Instead, a weak board had delivered a predictably weak response to his actions.
Mali makes high-stakes pledge to Whyalla steelworks buyer
The Premier has reacted to fears Whyalla’s troubled steelworks could run out of cash by the middle of May.
Mineral Resources shares tank on latest haul road hiccup
Less than a month after Mineral Resources boss Chris Ellison said issues with the haul road were ‘not a big deal’, a $200m milestone payment is at risk if it doesn’t hit its ore volume target by the middle of next year.
Gupta can’t hide financial secrets from Whyalla mess
OneSteel was never really a business under Sanjeev Gupta’s ownership. Steelmaking was just a by-product of the magnate’s financial engineering.
New Hope surges on buyback and teases more to come
Coal miner New Hope Corporation says it will buy back up to $100m of its own shares as they are trading below their true value, and has flagged the potential for more capital management.
Gupta ‘stonewalling’ Whyalla steel probe
Administrators will turn their investigation to the ‘complex web’ of deals between the magnate and the collapsed steelmaker.
Huge wage demand from striking Adelaide shipyard workers
Workers at Adelaide’s naval shipyard want a huge pay rise as they start building the nation’s $45bn frigates. See their demands.
It’s official – ‘key workers’ can’t afford Adelaide anymore
Adelaide is now the second hardest housing market in Australia to buy into, with only one city doing it tougher.
Getting the band back together: Behind banking’s extraordinary day
A series of cascading executive moves in one day, including a high-profile defection, are reshaping the top of the nation’s banks.
Historic SA winery in Chinese supermarket deal
Supermarkets are where Australia can win the global wine war according to the head of Chateau Tanunda, which is now stocked in Alibaba’s Chinese grocery chain.
Financia heads to the CBD
Mortgage and finance broking firm Financia has unveiled its new state-of-the-art offices in the Adelaide CBD.
Quality over quantity in early vintage
The wine grape harvest is looking like one for the ages, with hot weather driving yields down but quality up, in one of the shortest vintages on record.
Second mammoth parklands to transform Adelaide
New suburban parklands larger than those surrounding the city have been unveiled by Premier Peter Malinauskas. Find out where.
Wingate and IP Generation tipped to reap $65m in Adelaide exit
The market reset and vacancy could see the former home of SA’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport go at a discount.
‘Printing cash’: The hidden opportunity in gold price explosion
Gold prices have soared in recent times but there may be a heavily discounted opportunity hiding in plain sight that is literally printing cash, writes ASX Trader.
Share tips in a stock market slump
This week our Share Tips columnists have chosen large, quality companies as turmoil strikes Aussie and global stockmarkets.
Agribusiness dishes out hard lessons from tariff pain
Throughout the history of food trade, tariffs have followed. That’s why its worth listening to the cooler heads at the farm gate.
See the list: GFG Alliance’s Whyalla debts revealed
The largest creditors of the collapsed Whyalla steelworks are all companies owned by Sanjeev Gupta, while the amounts owed to the SA government and Port Adelaide Football Club are revealed.
Crushing new bill hikes revealed in power blow to Albo
Homes and businesses are facing new power bill hikes as Australia’s energy regulator reveals how much more it’s going to slug you this time.
Tariff trauma’s personal for NAB chief Andrew Irvine
The boss of big-four bank NAB has more skin in the game than most in Donald Trump’s tariff war. There are also lessons for Australia out of this.
You paid WHAT for a new hot water system?!
As authorities across the nation investigate the embattled Metropolitan Plumbing, widower Jill reveals she paid a staggering amount for a hot water system.
How looming super changes will impact you
Superannuation changes are on the way, battlelines have been drawn for the election, and experts say it pays to be prepared.
Why you’re being punished by power price rises
Consumers are suffering because of an abject failure of political leadership on electricity stretching back decades, writes Paul Starick.
Investment winners: why women are making more money than men
No longer playing second fiddle to male money moves, females are firing up as investors and beating the blokes, new figures show.
Hilton checks out of Adelaide out after 40 years
A Thai family-owned hotel group will take over the landmark Hilton Adelaide and has plans for a $40m upgrade and rebrand.
First Cibos to turn into Gloria Jean’s revealed as 4 close down
Four Cibos have closed and are in liquidation, but are set to be transformed into Gloria Jean’s after the statewide takeover.
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