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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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AFL - SHOWDOWN 48 - Port Adelaide v Adelaide Crows at the Adelaide Oval. Picture SARAH REED

State may chip in to host footy finals

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.

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FILE PHOTOS OF ADELAIDE TRANSPORT.Adelaide Metro. Stock photos of Trams, Busses, Trains around Adelaide CBD Goodwood Train Station on the 3rd July, 2020. Picture: Tricia Watkinson

Trains and trams slow on the uptake

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.

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illustrations of the bridge in Georgia that traverses a, non-stop corridor road.

New turn on tunnels debate

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?

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