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Paul Starick is The Advertiser’s editor at large, with more than 30 years’ experience in Adelaide, Canberra and New York. Paul has a focus on politics and an intense personal interest in sport, particularly footy and cricket.

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and Philip Green at Sajjan Jindal’s residence in Mumbai.

Mali’s Mumbai mission: Wooing India’s man of steel for Whyalla

Premier Peter Malinauskas has met with the world’s most valuable steel firm owner at his Mumbai mansion.

AnalysisOpinion

Five burning issues for SA as Boothby bungle kicks off campaign

South Australia is on track to play a crucial role on election night even though it is no longer a battleground state, Paul Starick writes.

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MARCH 21, 2025: SA Press Club leaders' debate between Premier Peter Malinauskas, left, and Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia. Picture: Brenton Edwards

$1bn boost from 61,000 new Adelaide homes in Mali’s plan

Opening up agricultural land for Adelaide homes would deliver a huge boost for the state economy and create thousands of jobs, research shows.

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Meeting with IndiGo Airlines in New Delhi . Pictured from L-R: Premier Peter Malinauskas and IndiGo Airlines head of Global Sales Vinay Malhotra

Direct to Delhi: Mali ‘confident’ crucial travel route will take off

Direct flights from Adelaide to India may be one step closer after being discussed by Premier Peter Malinauskas in top-level meetings.

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March 27 2025David Speirs - Former Libs leader on drug supply charge. Pleads guilty, seen leaving court.Pic. RoyVPhotography

David Speirs makes shock plea on drugs charges

David Speirs has made a shock admission in court over his drug supply charges, after earlier claiming a video of him appearing to snort a white powder was a fake. Watch it here.

Opinion

WHYALLA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 20 FEBRUARY, 2025: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pictured visiting with workers at Whyalla Steelworks in South Australia. Picture: NewsWire / Tim Joy

Why SA is the forgotten state in this pre-election budget

The Whyalla rescue was always going to soak up a chunk of SA’s pre-election budget but spending for the rest of the state is looking strikingly sparse, writes Paul Starick. Here’s why.

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AUKUS anniversary - Adam, Connor (5-yo), Maddison (8-yo), Scott, at Osborne., Adam is father of Connor and Maddison. Scott is their Poppa. Picture: James Elsby - Surnames of ASC and BAE Systems Australia employees, and children, are not to be, published due to strict security and privacy protocols.

All aboard: Why subs build is a family affair

Adam followed in his father and late grandfather’s footsteps by working at the Osborne Naval Shipyard – and his own children could make it four generations in years to come.

SA News

Fledgling leader versus popular premier: Who won the debate?

Peter Malinauskas was uncharacteristically stern as he faced his new political opponent – but did anyone land a fatal blow? Read our debate breakdown and see who came out on top.

PollFuture Adelaide

Render comparison of the new addition to Festival Plaza

Sky’s the limit: Mali’s message to grow the city

Premier Peter Malinauskas says Adelaide CBD towers should soar as high as possible as he launches the city’s first skyscraper. See the video and vote in our poll.

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6.11.23 - SA Premier Peter Malinauskas with BAEÃs Managing Director (Maritime) Craig Lockhart and staff at the Osbourne shipyard. Photo: Naomi Jellicoe

Shipbuilding boss fires back at union over Adelaide strike

A union leader spearheading industrial action at a $45bn naval frigate project is being accused of disrespecting a job-saving campaign fronted by Premier Peter Malinauskas.

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