Big year for South Australia’s defence industry

The 2015-16 Defence SA Annual Report tabled in Parliament this week, details big year for South Australia’s defence industry, particularly in naval shipbuilding, with more exciting opportunities on the horizon for South Australia. Defence Industries Minister Martin Hamilton-Smith said the report highlights the importance of the defence industry for South Australia’s economic prosperity as it…

Small Grants assist local steel industry win new work and grow jobs

Two of the State’s leading steel fabricators are the first to receive Capability Development grants designed to help them win new work, create jobs and boost the local economy. The two firms, Samaras Structural Engineers and Bowhill Engineering have received $42,000 and $10,000 respectively under the State Government’s Steel Certification Initiative. The initiative is part…