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Land tax debate: wholesale reform needed
A new report from ³ÉÈË´óƬ economists argues that the South Australian Government should consider wholesale reform to land tax.
Showcasing our technology future: Ingenuity 2019
More than 300 innovative projects exploring technology advances and solutions for our future society will be on show at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Ingenuity 2019 expo on Thursday 31 October.
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Food scientist is new head of agriculture, food and wine
An internationally recognised food scientist has been appointed the new Head of the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine.
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Funding battery breakthrough
A ³ÉÈË´óƬ designed and patented battery technology - which could revolutionise electricity storage by providing a far safer, cheaper and more reliable model than those already on the market - has secured a $1 million research contract to bring it to market.
Students perform six-hour Guitarathon
Classical guitar students from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ's Elder Conservatorium of Music will embark on a six-hour performance marathon. In its third year the successful event will kick off at 12.00 pm, Sunday 3 November in Elder Hall.
Glenthorne Farm transfers to State for new national park
Glenthorne National Park has taken a major step closer to becoming a reality, with the official transfer of land from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ to the State Government now signed.
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Driverless cars could lead to more traffic congestion
Driverless cars could worsen traffic congestion in the coming decades, partly because of drivers’ attitudes to the emerging technology and a lack of willingness to share their rides.
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Newstart debate must focus on people not politics
A new report from ³ÉÈË´óƬ economists has added to the national debate about the Newstart Allowance, arguing that Newstart should be increased by as much as $120 a week and urging politicians to address the issue with maturity.
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Making high-value products from agricultural waste
Sunscreen from mushroom waste, healthy skincare products from apples and berries, and high-tech materials from Brussels sprout stalks – these are some high value products that could be first to market from a new $11 million research consortium led by the ³ÉÈË´óƬ.
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New AgTech scholarship set to bear fruit
A new AgTech PhD scholarship is open for applications.