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19th November 2024

SA Business Journal

Crisis of confidence: Red tape drives SA business to ‘point of despair’

Business conditions in SA have plunged to their lowest point since the depths of the pandemic, according to an SA Business Chamber survey. Here’s why.

We’re breaking up with you, Etihad tells Virgin

Etihad Airways has told Virgin it’s over amid speculation over the future of their 14-year partnership, as the carrier’s proposed deal with Qatar Airways faces regulatory scrutiny.

Elders agrees $475m deal for Delta

Elders boss Mark Allison has conceded the company may need to sell off branches in order to win over the ACCC as it bids to take over rural supplies group Delta Agribusiness.

$32m facility to support Asian trade boom

DHL’s regional head says Australia’s trade growth with Asia is fuelling confidence in new investments, despite uncertainty in the wake of Trump’s tariffs plan.

Warren Buffett sounds the alarm for investors

Donald Trump believes we are entering a ‘golden age’ of investment returns but legendary stock picker Warren Buffett is screaming ‘SELL’. So who’s Barefoot Investor backing?

Ripped off workers win big after Ombudsman demands payback

The Fair Work Ombudsman has forced several fast-food outlets in Adelaide’s western suburbs to repay thousands to ripped off workers. See where and how much.

NAB sued over hardship silence: ‘2000-day wait for reply’

The corporate regulator has put banks on notice over financial hardship, launching court action alleging National Australia Bank took years in responding to borrowers in crisis.

ASX 200 up; TechOne hits record as Elders tanks

TechOne profit up. Elders raises funds for new $475m buy. Super fund HESTA to pay members for 'unfair' revaluations. Santos lifts on oil price, promise of higher investor returns. ...

Canva poaches Zoom exec as IPO speculation heats up

The tech giant has recruited Zoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg to replace its former finance boss Damien Singh, who left amid a scandal.

‘They hung up on me’: Kid entrepreneur reveals biggest challenge

When Sam got into business people thought he was a prank caller but the joke’s on them. He’s just finished Year 12 and is already stocked in more than 40 retailers.