Liberals under pressure to allow ICAC inquiry
The State Government has refused to bring parliament back early to allow an ICAC anti-corruption investigation into MPs’ travel rorts to continue.
The State Government has refused to bring parliament back early to allow an ICAC anti-corruption investigation into MPs’ travel rorts to continue.
South Australians are shunning public transport for cars. But mandatory masks on buses, trains and trams might get more people on them, says a health researcher. Have your say in the poll.
The ICAC says country MPs are trying to dodge an anti-corruption inquiry into controversial travel allowances by claiming parliamentary privilege – meaning it could be dropped.
After the success of Adelaide Oval in hosting post-lockdown football matches, the State Government is weighing up chipping in for a grand final that would give us international attention.
Public transport use in Adelaide is still a long way off pre-COVID levels despite traffic jams being back in town. But the State Government says it is still spending up big to get more people on public transport.
Premier Steven Marshall says South Australia has focused on health advice over politics. But he has suggested other states may not be doing the same as he urges so-called safe states to open borders.
Tunnels for the final stages of North-South corridor are seen as the “gold” solution. But is there another option that could keep the locals happy?
Liberal and Labor MPs whose jobs are most vulnerable at the next state election are getting a top up from their safe-seat friends under the controversial use of another parliamentary allowance.
A Federal Liberal MP says SA’s tough new ban on cross-border towns entering the state is too confusing for many residents who can’t get to health appointments, work or school.
An Adelaide fast-food packaging manufacturer turned to making face masks when COVID hit – but now there are fears the masks don’t fully protect medical staff.
Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/journalists/matt-smith/page/15