Andrew Spence

The COVID-19 crisis has the potential to revive Australia’s manufacturing capabilities and reduce the nation’s reliance on global supply chains, according to leading industry players.

Two South Australian companies that have previously worked together on luxury speakers are collaborating to manufacture face shields to fill local shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The timing of the initial COVID-19 outbreak means there are still large amounts of unsold Australian wine in warehouses and with distributors in China.

South Australian tech company Codan Limited has announced a record half-year profit of $30.4 million on the back of booming sales of its hi-tech metal detecting and communications equipment.

Boutique food and drink producers on Kangaroo Island are finding their feet again as customers begin trickling back to the fire-ravaged island.

Australian agriculture software startup Safe Ag Systems will be commercially trialled in the United Kingdom this month.

South Australian satellite communications company Myriota and Queensland agtech business Goanna Ag have joined forces to help farmers.