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19th May 2026

SA Business Journal

Fresh BHP deal to help seal multibillion-dollar SA mine expansion

The world’s biggest mining company has secured a major deal that could transform South Australia into a global copper powerhouse through a massive Olympic Dam expansion.

Going to waste: The growing debt sinking an Adelaide eco-firm

A local plastic waste company that promised environmental innovation has spectacularly failed, owing almost double the initial estimates to dozens of creditors across Australia.

Survey shock: Bosses prefer international students over Aussies

Australian bosses rate international students as more employable than Aussie graduates – despite the raging debates about migrant numbers and English proficiency.

Multimillion-dollar debt pile that sank sports store giant revealed

The debt that sank Australia’s biggest operator of SportsPower stores has been revealed as administrators launch a last-ditch bid to rescue the business and save 130 jobs.

ASX 200 rebounds; RBA ‘more worried now’ on inflation

RBA assistant governor Sarah Hunter says Australians could work more to counter higher prices and low productivity.

‘We’ll lose it forever’: Critical step to save Aussie businesses from collapsing

One of Australia’s key industries faces extinction as business chiefs warn immediate government intervention is needed to reduce red tape to help foster investment and innovation.

‘A new collar of worker’: AI fuels a tradie boom

Generation Z workers are creating a “new collar” career that combines traditional trades with digital skills to outsmart AI.

New Aussie threat from Temu, Shein

Cheap overseas imports from Temu and Shein have put the nation in its most vulnerable position yet, as Aussies are being urged to make a critical change.

The work hack that could boost your pay by up to $70k

Australian families struggling with the rising cost of living could make an extra $2300 to $70,000 a year by switching their job, or the time of day they work. SEE HOW