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City Job Numbers Expected to Rise, AEDA Data Shows
AEDA Executive Manager, Business and Investment, Tiffany Katchmar, spoke at the Property Council of South Australia’s Office Market Report breakfast earlier this month to spotlight Adelaide’s sustained job growth. Around 20,000 roles are expected to hit the city jobs market by June 2026, fostering a vibrant and resilient city economy.
City employers will be on the lookout for talent to join their businesses at the Western Adelaide Jobs Expo on Wednesday 25 March 2026. Job seekers can meet employers face-to-face, sharpen their job-seeking skills, and apply for available roles on the spot.
Learn how to recognise cyber security risks and safeguard your business—all in under 10 minutes. This free course explains the actions you can take to reduce the most common cyber threats that could impact your business operations.
The 2025–26 NRMA Insurance Ashes series and midnight trading in Rundle Mall supported record festive period spending, according to new AEDA data. Adelaide hit an all-time monthly high of $430 million in December 2025—a five per cent increase compared to the same time in 2024. Spending peaked at more than $28 million in a single day on Friday,19 December 2025.
The CoA's Sustainability Incentive Scheme (SIS) provides cash back for businesses to make sustainable practices and technology more accessible and affordable. Current offers include appliance electrification, solar PV, switchboard upgrades and more.
The Australian Hotels Association is hosting leadership workshops for hospitality and tourism businesses. Registrations for the Leadership in Action: Culture, Change and Conversations session, which will be held on Thursday, 26 March 2026, open on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
Dr Michelle Perugini Brings Health and Technology Expertise to AEDA Board
Leading South Australian health and technology entrepreneur Dr Michelle Perugini has joined the AEDA Board. AEDA Chair Steve Maras says her appointment will bring a globally focused, innovative perspective to the Board, further strengthening Adelaide’s reputation as a highly connected destination.
Registrations are now open for the state government’s Live Music Events Fund grants. The government has committed up to $550,000 per year to support music events and festivals that have the potential to grow into major tourist attractions.
From cutting-edge, sustainability-focused workspaces to stronger connections with industry peers in the heart of the CBD, AGL Head of Property and Security Services John Berkis shares how AGL is shaping its next chapter at 100 King William Street.
AEDA Strategic Partner Highlight: Festival City ADL
Adelaide is strengthening its position as a premier global events city thanks to a partnership between AEDA and Festival City ADL (FCA). FCA, which secured funding through AEDA's Strategic Partnerships Program, aims to help event and festival organisers launch, grow and thrive.
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