2017 Media Releases
Boom year for South Australian lamb producers
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
South Australian lamb producers have enjoyed a stellar 12 months as part of a nationwide boom that has seen the average income of Australian lamb-producing farms rise to a 20-year high, according to the latest BankSA Rural Price Index.
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Three new funding grants announced by BankSA Foundation today have pushed its total donations to South Australian community organisations this year to more than $250,000.
Record low in consumer confidence as business confidence rebounds
Saturday, 25 November 2017
Consumer confidence in South Australia has dropped to a record low, while business confidence has rebounded, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor released today.
Groundswell for South Australia to become a world-class centre for advanced manufacturing
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
South Australians want their state to become a world-class centre for advanced manufacturing, according to a new BankSA study.
BankSA abolishes ATM withdrawal fees
Sunday, 24 September 2017
BankSA today announced that non-BankSA customers will no longer be charged an ATM withdrawal fee when they use one of BankSA’s ATMs.
BankSA Foundation opens funding round with grants of up to $50,000 each
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
BankSA Foundation is calling on small organisations dedicated to making a big impact in the community to apply for funding grants of up to $50,000 each, with applications now open.
BankSA Foundation announces major grant funding
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
BankSA Foundation has today announced major funding grants worth $108,000 to help four deserving charitable organisations in South Australia continue their outstanding work.
Media Statement on South Australian bank levy announced 22 June 2017
Thursday, 22 June 2017
Today's announcement in SA is not only bad public and economic policy, it is not in the interests of South Australians. This distortionary policy could influence decisions banks make about investments in SA.
BankSA announces changes to interest rates
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
BankSA today announced an 8 basis points reduction in variable interest rates for new and existing customers paying principal and interest on their owner occupier home loans. This will take the standard variable rate for owner occupiers to 5.21% p.a.
Horticulture boom on the back of wine grapes
Tuesday 13 June 2017
The immediate future of a popular hospital visitation program for South Australian kids with cancer and their families has been secured, thanks to a generous funding grant from BankSA Foundation.
Hospital visitation program for kids with cancer receives crucial funding lifeline
Wednesday, 20 April 2017
The immediate future of a popular hospital visitation program for South Australian kids with cancer and their families has been secured, thanks to a generous funding grant from BankSA Foundation.
Hospital visitation program for kids with cancer receives crucial funding lifeline
Wednesday, 20 April 2017
The immediate future of a popular hospital visitation program for South Australian kids with cancer and their families has been secured, thanks to a generous funding grant from BankSA Foundation.
BankSA Foundation opens funding round with grants of up to $50,000 each
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
BankSA Foundation is calling on small organisations dedicated to making a big impact in the community to apply for funding grants of up to $50,000 each, with applications now open.
BankSA announces changes to variable interest rates
Friday, 24 March 2017
BankSA today announced changes to interest rates across a range of variable lending products for home owners and investors.
Collapse in state pride leads consumer confidence to lowest level in 20 years
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Pride in South Australia has plunged to its lowest level in 20 years, driving confidence amongst South Australian consumers to a worrying low, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor.
Top tips for Fringe fun on a budget
Friday, 10 February 2017
Fringe time is arguably the best time of year to be in Adelaide, but the multitude of activities and events can be a drain on household budgets.
South Australians embrace Adelaide as the nation’s first Gig City
Friday, 20 January 2017
South Australians are behind Adelaide’s push to establish ultra-fast internet in local innovation precincts and become Australia’s first Gig City, according to a new BankSA study.
BankSA Foundation opens funding round with grants of up to $50,000 each
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
BankSA Foundation is calling on small organisations dedicated to making a big impact in the community to apply for funding grants of up to $50,000 each, with applications now open.