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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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Honorary doctorate awarded to Julia Gillard by The University of Adelaide . Picture: Supplied

‘Deeply honoured’ Gillard books historic spot in Adelaide landmark

Australia’s first female Prime Minister’s legacy will be celebrated in a major new addition to one of Adelaide’s most august institutions.

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COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND - JUNE 24: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks on reproductive rights at Ritchie Coliseum on the campus of the University of Maryland on June 24, 2024 in College Park, Maryland. Harris is speaking on the two year anniversary of the Dobb's decision, the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade and struck down federal abortion protections. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Starick: Stars’ powerful lesson as Libs pay price for abortion crusade

Pop superstar Beyonce’s appearance at an abortion rights rally shows the issue has the power to divide more than just the SA Liberal party, writes Paul Starick.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 10 , 2024: South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas speaks at a Press conference at the Social Media Summit at ICC Darling Harbour Sydney. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Premier unplugged: Mali set to suspend social media accounts

Prolific social media poster Premier Peter Malinauskas will switch off social media for a day to highlight the damage it can cause.

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Generic school students, school kids, classroom, teacher Picture: Getty Images

Students’ success ‘frighteningly’ depends on parents wealth

Public schools are being challenged to adopt bold targets to overcome parents’ education and location determining student success.

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28-09-2024 - AFL Grand Final breakfast. (L-R) Peter Malinauskas, PM Anthony Albanese and Richard Marles. Picture: AFL Photos / Wayne Taylor

Starick: Tin-eared Albo smothers Mali’s massive David Speirs free kick

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s tin-eared purchase of a $4.3m mansion will rankle struggling mortgage-belt voters in David Speirs’ former seat of Black, Paul Starick writes.

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Antony and Mary Lou Simpson. are threatening to withdraw a $1m donation to the museum they say has been mishandled. Unhappy with changes proposed to museum reducing its scientific research. 23 August 2024. Picture: Dean Martin

Major donors boycott SA Museum as turmoil hits beloved institution

Philanthropists who have poured millions into the beloved South Australian Museum are suspending donations as controversy continues to engulf the institution.

SA News

Date set for vote to replace Speirs in beachside seat

The race to fill former Liberal leader David Speirs’ seat is officially on, with the date voters will head to the polls announced.

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SCREENSHOT - David Speirs baking fruit mince pies in his kitchen .

It’s over – Speirs officially ends his political career

The former Liberal leader has formally resigned from parliament, a month before he is due to face court on drug charges. Read his resignation letter.

SA News

Some of the South Australian Labor Party kingpins. Pictures: File

Inside the circle of power: The who’s who of Labor factions

From the kingpins at the top of the food chain to their top lieutenants and the rank-and-file foot soldiers, we break down who wields power in the Labor Party.

SA News

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has made an announcement that will quit parliament after confirming his house was raided by armed police. Picture: Facebook/Supplied.

When David Speirs is expected to end his political career

Former Liberal leader David Speirs, who has been charged with supplying a controlled substance, is about to formally quit parliament.

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