Plastic straws banned – so what’s next?
A ban on some single-use plastic straws, stirrers and cutlery comes into force in SA next year – but there are already other items to be banned in 2022.
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Rail line under Torrens Rd would cost 109 properties
Building a rail line under Torrens Road – rather than elevating the road over existing train tracks at Ovingham – would mean an estimated 109 homes and businesses face the wrecking ball.
MP lashes Lander over Malinauskas meeting
A Liberal MP under investigation over a controversial travel allowance has accused the outgoing head of SA’s anti-corruption watchdog of acting inappropriately.
Dawkins faces expulsion from Libs after seizing plum job
Hours after Josh Teague became Speaker of Parliament, John Dawkins was elected President of the Upper House after two tied votes. But Liberals are furious that Mr Dawkins defied them to stand and have voted unanimously to expel him from the party.
New $10m SA projects wishlist revealed
More than 30 new projects will be assessed for their value for money as part of a new $10m state government plan to boost the economy and jobs. EXPLORE THE LIST
Adelaide’s oldest reservoir to be opened up to public
Adelaide’s oldest reservoir will be opened up to the public this summer for the first time in 150 years. See the artist impressions and watch a video fly-through of the plan.
Murray-Darling water saving goes off-farm
Governments will pour millions more dollars into reforming the Murray-Darling system as the Federal Minister announces an overhaul to focus on saving water away from farms.
Liberal MPs want own MLC investigated over China links
Three federal Liberal MPs have asked the party to investigate state MLC Jing Lee’s links to China just a day after she was selected to become the President of the Upper House.
Why our big ticket arts draw will be out of Hobart’s class
High-profile galleries in Melbourne and Hobart will struggle to compete when multimillion-dollar facelifts on Adelaide’s artistic centrepieces create an unrivalled tourist drawcard, an SA MP says.
Premier says MPs should not use privilege in ICAC inquiry
Premier Steven Marshall says MPs should not use parliamentary privilege as a “blanket shield” to impede an ICAC inquiry into travel claims – as another MP says he’s co-operating.
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