John Gardner to quit politics in latest Libs blow
Deputy Liberal Leader John Gardner will quit state parliament at the 2026 state election and step down from his leadership role in coming days. Here’s why.
State Election
Mali challenges Albo and Dutton over social media age ban
Premier Peter Malinauskas has issued a written plea to federal leaders to pass an under-16s social media ban.
Libs hire ex chief amid warnings to ‘do better’ after Black poll
The embattled SA Liberals have drafted in a former state chief to review its disastrous campaign as leaders urge the party to “do better”.
Starick: Libs can’t just blame Mali for that catastrophe
Labor and their core supporters’ place as the ruling class in South Australia has just been set in stone, writes Paul Starick. Have your say.
Labor’s newest MP reveals heartbreaking family loss that sustained him
Labor’s Alex Dighton has revealed how a family tragedy last year gave him strength and “carried him through” the Black by-election.
Speirs rolled out red carpet for Malinauskas and Labor
Labor have achieved the impossible twice in the same year and they have the former Liberal leader David Speirs to thank, writes Kathryn Bermingham.
Top marks for teacher but a Black mark for the Libs
Labor candidate Alex Dighton has swept to an emphatic by-election win over the Liberals in the seat of Black vacated by David Speirs.
Starick: Same old merry-go-round as Mali Barnes-storms Libs
Premier Peter Malinauskas is poised to be celebrating another win as he watches Cold Chisel at the Adelaide 500 this weekend, Paul Starick writes.
Black by-election: Taxing times as poll descends into political chaos
On the eve of the controversial Black by-election and major rows, officials say result on a knife edge as Labor fears unknown popularity of former Liberal David Speirs.
Row hits ALP’s Black by-election recruit over elite college job
Labor’s recruit fighting in the Black by-election is embroiled in a new row amid parental complaints about campaigning during ‘critical exam time’ at one of Adelaide’s top colleges.
‘People no longer shake hands with me’: Holocaust survivor speaks out
A decorated Adelaide educator has challenged MPs about rising anti-Semitism, revealing some “very excellent friends” no longer shake his hand.
Thousands of new homes planned for mega former oil refinery site
Housing plans for a 230ha former oil refinery in Adelaide’s southwest will be unveiled by Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Acting PM’s bold Trump statement on Adelaide’s AUKUS subs
One week on from Donald Trump’s re-election, the Acting Prime Minister has made a bold statement on the future of Adelaide’s nuclear-powered submarine project.
‘Major milestone’ in $368bn nuke sub project in Adelaide
Australia’s $368bn nuclear-powered submarine project will be kickstarted with a key deals to be inked in Adelaide.
New top public servants in Mali’s high-level reshuffle
A new public sector chief to replace Queensland-bound Damien Walker has been unveiled – and a woman will head Treasury for the first time.
Mali high and dry at election time as Qld poaches top man
Premier Peter Malinauskas will have to replace his department chief during the countdown to the next election.
We need a little dose of Donald Trump in Australia
Donald Trump might be crude and bombastic but his victory has delivered some important lessons for Australian leaders, writes Paul Starick.
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.
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.
AFL star sniffing out Speirs’ luxury home as ex-MP sells up
It’s the home that houses South Australia’s most famous kitchen and it’s expected to fetch a big price tag as the embattled former Liberal leader sells up. See the photos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Starick: The David Speirs situation is not like other cases
In an alternate reality without The Advertiser, an alleged drug supplier could still be in parliament and voters would have no idea, writes Paul Starick.
Mali’s plan revealed: How schools will attack social media horrors
The Premier says there is no shortage of horrific stories about the effect of social media on children.
Libs’ sniff test to replace accused drug supplier David Speirs
Two prominent local councillors are being polled as Liberal candidates to replace former Opposition Leader David Speirs.
Adelaide entrepreneur tipped to replace Lib quitting politics
The founder of a high-end Adelaide store is expected to replace an outgoing state Liberal MP.
Editor’s view: From deepfake to deep disgrace
The David Speirs saga has bounced from claims of a deepfake to blaming a deep state villain. The reality is, it’s simply a deep disgrace.
$175m levee plan open for feedback, but key funding questions remain
Plans to build a $175 million flood levee in the heart of Bundaberg continue to be an election battleground despite no clear answer on a major spanner thrown in the works by the region’s council.
Starick: Would these two MPs still have jobs in private business?
A man found guilty of stealing more than $400,000 and another apparently turning a blind eye to a vast conspiracy are expected to return as state MPs, writes Paul Starick.
Back in Black: Speirs’ next move to confirm his political future
Former Liberal leader David Speirs is expected to seek pre-selection to confirm his future in the party, The Advertiser has been told.
China’s blunt message on Taiwan at Mali’s Adelaide reception
A top Chinese official has declared the Communist nation’s “family reunion” will not be complete without Taiwan, at an event hosted by Premier Peter Malinauskas.
Mali’s fresh push for permanent AFL Gather Round in SA
Premier Peter Malinauskas has used the AFL Grand Final to convince Katy Perry to tour Adelaide – and to press for SA to become the permanent home for Gather Round.
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