Briefcase: Business snippets from groundwork on Airport upgrade to a major farm sale
In this week’s Briefcase, a South Australian university launches the state’s first AI degree, and women working in construction receive top industry awards.
- Adelaide Airport breaks ground on new expansion
- Flinders Uni launches Masters of AI
- SACA enters new brand era
- Women in construction celebrated
- Duxton Farms announces multi-million-dollar sale
- SA farmer named Young Grower of the Year
Adelaide Airport breaks ground on new expansion
Adelaide Airport has kicked off the next phase of its Airport Junction with a groundbreaking on the new freight and logistics precinct.
Airport Junction is the new freight and logistics precinct located adjacent to the runway and key freight networks which allows runway-to-road access in four minutes.
The new precinct is expected to generate $250 million and support the state’s growing freight industry by creating up to 1800 jobs.
Adelaide Airport managing director Brenton Cox and Transport Minister Joe Szakacs launched the commencement of the precinct’s subdivision works last Thursday.
“This is one of the most significant inner-metropolitan development opportunities in Adelaide in the past 20 years, offering seamless access to our airside areas and off-airport freight network. You can’t get your freight any closer to the runway without being on a plane,” Cox said.
Flinders Uni launches Masters of AI
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Flinders University has launched Australia’s first Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in artificial intelligence and new “future-focused” business school.
The brand-new MBA program will provide aspiring business professionals practical experience through industry placements, build networks and equip students with practical AI knowledge.
It would be a two-year course focused on helping professionals apply AI strategically and leverage the technology to improve decision-making and drive productivity.
“Artificial intelligence is shifting workforce expectations and fundamentally changing the way businesses operate. It is vital that business education evolves alongside these changes and our new MBA AI offering does just that,” MBA director Dr Afshin Tanouri said.
SACA enters new brand era
The South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) has announced the state’s domestic cricket team will no longer have West End on its branding after 65 years.
SACA and long-term partner LION have announced Hahn will feature across SA domestic cricket teams, Premier Cricket and venue signage from the 2026/27 season.
“The West End brand has been synonymous with South Australian cricket for decades, and its legacy will always be part of our story. This evolution represents a renewed focus on the future for our partnership,” SACA CEO Charlie Hodgson said.
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Women in construction celebrated
The best of SA’s construction industry was celebrated at the Master Builders Women’s Excellence Awards last week, as the construction industry calls on women to tackle workforce shortages.
Burbank state general manager Julie Durand took out the Outstanding Leader Award, while BADGE Construction’s chief executive Nick Abley was awarded Champion of Change.
Hansen Yuncken graduate builder Morgan Dale took out the Young Achiever Award, while J&L Painting Services painter Shaeleigh Owbridge won Tradie of the Year.
Muliplex Constructions site supervisor Sadie Mason was awarded Exceptional Site Professional, with Need Trade Services business support manager Kirri Fuchs winning Exemplary Office Professional Award.
Women currently make up 13 per cent of Australia’s construction workforce, according to Master Builders SA.
Master Builders SA CEO Will Frogley said they received a record of nominations in 2026, which was “a powerful reminder that women are already making an enormous contribution across every part of our industry”.
Duxton Farms announces multimillion-dollar sale
Duxton Farms has announced it has accepted an offer for the sale of its apples business, less than nine months after Duxton Farms acquired Duxton Apples.
New Zealand-based DAA Holdco Limited has purchased the business, its Loxton freehold property, leasehold properties in Monarto and Nangwarry and associated equipment for approximately $9.2 million.
Duxton said the business had been operating profitably since the acquisition but decided to focus on core development projects, which it believes will create more shareholder value.
SA farmer named Young Grower of the Year
Luca Farmer has been named AUSVEG Young Grower of the Year 2026 for his leadership and innovation in Australia’s horticulture.
AUSVEG Young Grower of the Year Award recognises emerging leaders demonstrating excellence in production, innovation, and industry engagement.
Farmer manages the family-owned Farmer Group Adelaide Plains farm, where he has played a role in modernising operations and improving operational efficiency.
“Agriculture is changing rapidly, and I’m excited to be part of an industry that’s embracing innovation, technology and new ways of thinking while staying connected to the land,” Farmer said.
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