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Matt Smith is the political editor for The Advertiser and Sunday Mail in South Australia. He covers state and federal politics with a strong focus on decisions made in Canberra that have an impact on South Australians.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos October 29: South Australian premier Steven Marshall announcing the The South Australian Government will jointly fund a new Cancer Council building for the Cancer Council of South Australia. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

Superloop U-turn puts Marshall on a rocky road

Just last year SATC spruiked the Adelaide 500’s record economic gains. The Premier will need to do a good job explaining that U-turn, writes Matt Smith.

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State shocked as Superloop 500 cancelled

Holden racing legend Mark Skaife has slammed the shock decision to axe Adelaide’s annual Supercars event, saying he’s “absolutely gobsmacked”. But others have welcomed the move.

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Keolis Downer CEO David Frank at the Adelaide Railway Station, on the 27th October, 2020. Picture: Tricia Watkinson

First interview: SA’s new train boss speaks out

Adelaide’s new train boss has given his first interview, addressing the controversial tender process and revealing plans for the future – including a dedicated cruise ship link.

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Treasurer, Rob Lucas at Government House after a cabinet reshuffle in Adelaide, Sunday, July 26, 2020. Picture: MATT LOXTON

Funding boost to attract more companies to SA

A cash injection will be given to a program that encourages businesses to move to SA. It’s already funded a major tech company and a rocket launch.

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Shoppers are seen during Boxing Day sales at Marion shopping centre in Adelaide, Wednesday, December 26, 2018. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING

Penalty rates hit in Boxing Day trade off

Steven Marshall and Rob Lucas are being labelled Christmas grinches over their Boxing Day trading plan’s hit to pay packets.

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An air conditioning engineer is finishing the installation of several units on a rooftop. Two colleagues can be seen also installing units in the background. They are wearing hi vis jackets, hard hats and safety goggles. iStock image

Lucas puts money on tradies to rebuild Budget

The SA Treasurer is banking on a high vis, tradie-led recovery to get the state moving, pledging billions.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA-NCA NewsWire Photos: 23 OCTOBER 2020: The Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a press conference in Parliament House, Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

On track for overseas travel, open borders

Tracking devices and home quarantine are likely be used instead of hotel stays, as the PM shares plans for opening the country by Christmas.

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SA Health / Premier Steven Marshall Presser.Hilton Hotel . South Australian Premier Steven Marshall holding a press conference at the Hilton Hotel. Monday October 12 2020 Pic Roy Van Der Vegt

Christmas wishes hang on new Vic outbreak

Holiday family reunions could be closer for stranded Australians after crucial border calls are made on Friday.

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Aerometrex image showing fuel load density around buildings with legend

SA company’s 3D tool reveals bushfire risks

For the first time property owners and decision makers could get 3D images highlighting bushfire risks, thanks to world-first technology from an Adelaide company.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 26, 2020: Prime Minister Scott Morrison is seen with South Australian Premier Steven Marshall during a visit to Osborne Naval Shipyards in Adelaide. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Mariuz. Pool

$100 million pledge for pothole-led road recovery

Some of Adelaide’s most frustrating road surfaces will be fixed under a promise by the State Government ahead of next month’s State Budget. See the roads that will be targeted for fixes to potholes and bumps.

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