Noske-Kaesar and Engie Axima have officially opened their new manufacturing facility in South Australia, adding to the suite of national and international companies from across the defence sector choosing our state as the place to do business.

A record 856,300 people were gainfully employed in SA in July - a 1.6 per cent annual increase - meaning 15,700 jobs have been created since March, 2018.

The new council will provide high level advice on SA's scientific priorities. A group of leaders from across the science, innovation and industry sectors have been named as members of the new Premier’s Science and Innovation Council.