Advance - South Australia

MINING INVESTMENT BOOM CONTINUES IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Two more major mines will be developed in South Australia , confirming that the State’s record-breaking exploration activity is translating into a mining boom. South Australian mineral exploration expenditure reached $146.5 million in 2005-06, more than three times the 2003-04 level. Minerals are today South Australia ’s largest export commodity earning about $1.7 billion annually and accounting for approximately 19 per cent of total state exports. Mining now directly employs more than 10,000 people. [More...]

NEWS

Launch of new Newcomers Network website and Welcome to Adelaide events

Sue Ellson, the Founder of Newcomers Network returned to her home town of Adelaide to launch the newest version of the Newcomers Network website on Friday 20 July 2007 at the Sebel Playford Lounge Bar at 120 North Terrace, Adelaide. Ms Ellson also launched the very first 'Welcome to Adelaide' monthly event that will be hosted on the second Friday of every month by Mr Amgad Elmahdi, a Muslim man who moved to Adelaide in January this year. [More...]

Innovation and Investment Fund Announced
Building on the success of the Structural Adjustment Fund for South Australia to facilitate and attract new investment in South Australia, and the decision of a number of companies to close their operations in South Australia, the Australian and South Australian Governments have announced a $30 million package to assist with industry development in South Australia. The package will support new investment that will create sustainable job opportunities in South Australia.

Support for this investment will be provided from the Innovation and Investment Fund for South Australia (IIFSA); a fund to which the Australian Government will contribute $25 million and the South Australian Government $5 million.

The Fund gives effect to the Prime Minister’s announcement of 14 September 2006 of assistance to South Australian industry following the decision by Electrolux to close some of its manufacturing operations in South Australia. Round one of the Fund will open on 15 November 2006.

Investment proposals must be received by Invest Australia by 5:30pm AEST 9 January 2007. For further information or assistance regarding the Fund contact Invest Australia on (02) 6213 6677 or by email at iifsa@investaustralia.gov.au

Level 2 Water Restrictions Kick In
Level 2 Water Restrictions are in force from midnight on 22 October 2006 for most of South Australia. The restrictions will help conserve our nation’s precious River Murray.

For [more] details regarding water restrictions...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Adelaide Cup Festival
21 February 2007- 17 March 2007

The pinnacle of throughbred racing in Australia, the Adelaide Cup Festival will include Fashions on the Field, a benefit for the Variety Children's Charity and on-course entertainment, food and wine. To find out more, click [here.]

Adelaide Film Festival

22nd February- 4th March 2007

This year, the Film Festival will be presenting works from over 44 different countries, with 17 world premieres and 54 Australian premieres scheduled. Highlights include a conversation between South Australian Premier Mike Rann, East Timor PM Jose Ramos Horta, and filmmaker Tom Zuybrycki about Zuybrycki's groundbreaking documentary, 'The Diplomat,' whilst cinema verite pioneer Roger Graef will present a lecture. With the Adelaide Festival confirmed as the first CO2-free film festival, you can even feel virtuous about attending. With films from Iran, Russia and Hong Kong, the world cinema selection is huge; if you want something made closer to home, the 'Made in SA' short film programme should satisfy. For more details, click [here.]

Adelaide Film Festival Screening @ 'g' cafe
‘g’ café is screening the following short films from 22 February - 4 March:
Salinize, 2007 (James Geurts)
Always Forever, 2007 (James Geurts)
electronic devils, 2006 (Emma Northey) [more...]

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STACEY ELLUL - MEMBER PROFILE

Stacey moved to the United States of America in search of career progression. What was initailly to be a two year tenure, has turned into seven years. Stacey works for St. Jude Medical in California. Her role is to complete European submission activities to obtain CE mark for marketing authorization within the European Union, and then manage and support international product registration globally for the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. It is a dynamic role, which requires a skill set that allows Stacey to speak to government ministries of health and their agencies, medical device industry lobbying groups and St. Jude office staff around the world. It truly is a regulatory and governmental affairs role with a global perspective. You can read more about Stacey's interesting experiences here [More...]