Gibson Wines wins People’s Choice award
Gibson Wines was awarded the People’s Choice award in the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Awards in Melbourne, against more than 1100 Australian competitors.
The award is based on criteria including cellar door experience, staff, scenic views and overall wine quality, the only award in the annual Wine Companion honours voted for by the public.
“Winning the 2025 Halliday People’s Choice Award is an incredible honour,” said co-founder Rob Gibson.
“The Gibson team is small but mighty. We strike a beautiful balance of passion and professionalism. Family members directly involved (my wife Anne and son Adam) are supported by wine business professionals at the top of their game. It is this blend that really drives our success.”
– Isabella Kelly
Reduced methane beef export commitment
CH4 Global and CirPro (Australia) have signed an agreement for the first shipment of Australian “reduced methane” beef to be exported later this year after trials of CH4’s Methane Tamer supplement in South Australia.
The companies have committed to increasing the commercial supply and offtake of CH4’s supplement, which is made from asparagopsis seaweed.
“Feeding these cows Methane Tamer has ensured that we’ve been able to lower methane emissions and significantly lower the carbon footprint of the beef,” CirPro (Australia) CEO Reg Smyth said.
“Based on 100 cattle in a feedlot for 100 days, we can eliminate the equivalent GHG emissions of driving a petrol-powered passenger vehicle at least 100 times between Sydney and Perth, or the equivalent amount of carbon sequestered by 1500 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
“While we cannot disclose the first export customer’s name just yet, the beef will be EU-compliant.”
– Isabella Kelly
The APAS Independence instrument scans the contents of petri dishes for bacterial colonies from medical samples. Image: LBT Innovations
LBT signs contract with AstraZeneca
Medical technology company LBT Innovations has signed a $4.1 million contract with AstraZeneca for the sale and service of five of its Automated Plate Assessment System instruments, which use AI to automate the imaging and analysis of microbiology culture plates.
The contract will range from $3.4 million to $4.1 million, depending on the maintenance required, with the instruments to be installed over the coming six months.
“This decision was made based on demonstrated performance of the technology within the AstraZeneca manufacturing processes and provides credibility for the technology more broadly,” said LBT CEO and managing director Brent Barnes.
“Pleasingly, evaluations with additional multinational pharmaceutical customers are expected to commence in the current quarter.”
– Isabella Kelly
FedEx Adelaide facility launches new technology
FedEx has launched Dynamic Drive-through Pallet (DTP) Dimensioning Systems at its Adelaide facility, with laser dimensioning technology and RFID forklift tagging changing the way pallets are measured and weighed.
Since being implemented in the US, the DTP system has more than doubled the handling speed for bulk shipments, reaching 400 bulk shipments per hour per device.
As pallets go through the DTP system, measurements and weight are precisely captured in real-time that are legal for trade certified, eliminating the need for manual measurement and stop-start activity.
“We are dedicated to embracing innovations that elevate our operational capabilities and service offerings,” said FedEx Australasia vice president Peter Langley.
– Isabella Kelly
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Tom’s Court Hotel launches pet-friendly accommodation
Tom’s Court Hotel has announced its new pet-friendly accommodation, with rooms on offer that include pet beds, food and water bowls.
“We’ve tailored our services to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all our guests, including those with four legs,” said general manager Tysen Kogler.
“We believe that our pet-friendly rooms will provide the perfect home away from home for both our human and animal guests.”
– Isabella Kelly
UniSA announces fast-tracked planning programs
The University of South Australia has launched a packaged Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Urban Planning) and an accredited Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
The new program allows students to transition from a Bachelor’s degree into a Master’s degree, graduating in four years. The Master’s degree is the only Planning Institute of South Australia accredited program in the state.
Craig Batty, the university’s creative executive dean, said the program would give students a comprehensive understanding of the built environment, skills, and practical expertise needed for a career in planning.
“Employment prospects for planners is strong, with South Australia currently experiencing a state-wide shortage of planners and other states experiencing shortages in regional areas.”
– Isabella Kelly
2024 CEDA Economic Outlook, an event presenting the latest on the global, national and state economies with CEDA’s senior economist Melissa Wilson at KPMG on August 15.
Tech Harvest – Ingenuity in Agri-Business, an AmCham event on technology’s role in improving agricultural productivity with Elders managing director and CEO Mark Allison, at the Adelaide Convention Centre on August 29.
EuroMix, a French Australian Chamber of Commerce event celebrating food and wine and the partnerships between countries such as Austria, France, Germany, and Greece, with Minister for Multicultural Affairs Zoe Bettison at the Adelaide Convention Centre on August 29.
Australia’s Space Future Conference, a French-Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry event with REDARC Defence & Space and Neumann Space, at REDARC Electronics on September 5.
South Australian Business Index, an InDaily event presenting an independent ranking of South Australia’s top 100 companies, with Premier Peter Malinauskas, at the Adelaide Convention Centre on September 20.
Inspiring Women Impacting the World and Beyond – Women in Defence, an Australia Day Council event with Jessica Pisani from the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Kate van Hilst from the Australian Submarine Agency, and Libby Day from the Defence Teaming Centre, at the Allan Scott Auditorium on September 20.
Pink Yellow Blue Disco, a Flinders Foundation event raising funds for cancer research and care, at the Adelaide Convention Centre on October 12.
AML3D release quarterly report
AML3D has recorded $1.6 million in customer receipts for the June quarter, with $8.3 million recorded in full-year customer reciepts, an increase from Fy23’s $1.41 million.
The company raised $6.8 million of capital during the June quarter and is now fully funded to establish its US manufacturing hub.
$4.5 million of investment has been committed for the establishment of AML3D’s US manufacturing, sales and corporate hub.
Cash on hand for the company at June 30 2024 was $7.79 million.
– Isabella Kelly
Australia’s first bones clinic
Star Discount Chemist is launching Australia’s first in-pharmacy Healthy Bones Clinic, providing face-to-face bone health assessments.
The clinic will allow patients to become informed about their 10-year fracture risk, with tailored bone health and preventative care advice delivered.
“With two out of three Australians aged over 50 affected by osteoporosis or osteopenia, this service will give expert care and preventative strategies to people who need it,” said Star Pharmacy Group CEO Peter Piliouras.
“With the cost of living crisis, we want to support customers with our expanded pharmacy services.”
The chemists at Firle, Rostrevor, Pooraka, Kilkenny, and Salisbury will be the first in the state to offer the service from August.
– Isabella Kelly
Free delvieries for Meals on Wheels’ 70th birthday
Meals on Wheels delivered 5000 free meals across the state on August 9 in celebration of its 70th birthday, with 34 South Australian businesses and organisations sponsoring the cost of the meals.
“Meals on Wheels continues to build a lasting legacy of social connection and wellbeing. This is fundamental in keeping older Australians healthy and independent in their own homes, and our volunteer workforce plays a vital role in making this happen,” said Meals on Wheels SA CEO Sharyn Broer.
The organisation was founded by Doris Taylor in 1954 and has delivered over 50 million meals since then. It has nearly 6000 volunteers and 120 employees across its 84 SA branches.
– Isabella Kelly
Photo: Andrew Spence/InDaily
Rundle Mall spend on the rise with new hospitality venues
Rundle Mall has seen eight new hospitality businesses open in the first six months of 2024, as customer spending increases.
“In June 2024, customer spend increased 25 per cent in Rundle Mall’s restaurants,” said Adelaide Economic Development Agency executive manager for Rundle Mall Andrew White.
“We saw a 15 per cent increase in visitors to James Place on the day Bottega Bandito opened last month, when compared to the same day the week before.”
New venues in 2024 so far are DoughBalls, Bottega Bandito, St George’s Bakehouse, Baller’s Clubhouse, Momoto, Script & Bean, Little Attention Seeker, and 6 am. There were 12 new openings in all of 2023.
– Isabella Kelly
Creative agency expands into Adelaide
Brisbane creative agency Wonderkarma is expanding into South Australia, with Stuart Thompson to serve as head of client services for Adelaide.
“Hailing from Adelaide originally, it was always my intention to return and to be able to do so with Wonderkarma at this exciting time of growth for the agency is a dream come true,” Thompson said.
Wonderkarma recently expanded into Vanuatu and is looking to strengthen its national footprint.
– Isabella Kelly
