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Monday, September 09

New frontiers for South Australian space industry

The International Astronautical Congress hit Adelaide in 2017, bringing more than 4500 space experts to town and the focus of the world on South Australia.

The year renewables became mainstream

Greentech investment strengthens South Australia’s position as a global leader in renewable energy.

Tesla Model X on display in Victoria Square in Adelaide as part of the the Climate Action Roundtable

Electric cars to be prioritised in South Australian fleets

The government of South Australia and the City of Adelaide have agreed to increase the uptake of electric vehicles as part of their commitment to the Climate Action Roundtable.

Tesla charging stations to link Adelaide with world’s largest battery

A network of car charging stations is being developed in South Australia to allow Tesla drivers to visit the world’s biggest lithium-ion battery being built by Elon Musk in the state’s north.

Storm stirs renewable energy investment in South Australia

A year on from a storm that blacked out the entire state, South Australia has emerged from the electricity crisis to strengthen its position as a global leader in renewable energy.

Space junk-eating rocket on track for September demonstration

A SPACE startup is planning to demonstrate technology for its metal-eating super rocket at the International Astronautical Congress in South Australia next month.