Over the past few months, the team and board has been busy shaping our direction for FY26 and beyond. As a city, it’s clear we need a relentless focus on productivity, climate change and resilience, while tackling issues like connectivity and density to ensure we have the right foundations in place for Adelaide to thrive for generations to come. 

In this special edition newsletter, we’ve pulled together key highlights from our ongoing work relating to Benchmarking Adelaide: opinion pieces, media coverage, podcast episodes, and moments from the official launch.

Adelaide is on the cusp of something big, writes our Chief Executive Sam Dighton. The multi-billion-dollar AUKUS submarine program – Australia’s largest and most complex defence project – isn’t just about building nuclear submarines. It’s an opportunity to foster a culture of continuous improvement, deliver systematic-wide innovation and build the future of Adelaide’s economy for generations to come.  

Adelaide’s new international flights are a great sign of our growing global profile, but how we move within the city tells a different story. On the eve of the state budget, in an opinion piece for InDaily, our Chief Executive Sam Dighton looks at the transport needs required for Adelaide to stay one of the world’s most liveable cities.