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Dirty deeds done dirt cheap leave Libs on highway to hell

The runaway train of Liberal leadership turmoil is, once again, running the party right off the track, writes Paul Starick.

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Will Speirs step up? Ex leader’s cryptic answer after ‘shambolic’ Libs’ struggles

Former Liberal leader David Speirs has weighed in on his former party’s leadership chaos, as he again refused to rule out an independent campaign in March.

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Tarzia goes Speirs fishing in $30m algal bloom rescue plan

The Liberals are unveiling a plan to restore shellfish reefs from algal bloom devastation, which has a striking similarity to their former leader’s manifesto.

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The Advertiser’s Sean Fewster and Gemma Jones with Lachlan Murdoch. Gemma and Sean are the joint recipients of the 2025 Sir Keith Murdoch Journalist of the Year Award. Picture: Supplied

Tiser duo crowned best again for Speirs coke scandal bombshells

Two Advertiser journalists have clinched another prestigious award for their explosive investigation that brought down South Australia’s alternative premier.

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Speirs’ latest move raises questions over political comeback

Former Liberal leader David Speirs released a 29-page algal bloom document overnight, sparking fresh speculation about his return to politics.

David Speirs MP - I love our community. I want you to hear this first. I hope you can take the time to watch and listen to it. Take care and I look forward to catching up soon. David Picture: Facebook

Speirs reveals struggle with suicidal thoughts in raw admission

David Speirs has revealed he contemplated suicide during his cocaine scandal in a candid podcast interview.

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Leader of the Opposition, Vincent Tarzia at the Dalrymple Hotel in Stansbury SA. Pictured on 27th July 2025. Picture Ben Clark

Senior Liberals’ stark warning on party’s future

Senior Liberals have painted a damning picture of the party’s future and, as Paul Starick writes, the outcome could be catastrophic.

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NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION Labor BUS. DAY 4 01/04/2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In South Australia. Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Flinders Medical Centre in the Adelaide suburb of Bedford Park. This is in the electorate of Boothby, held by the Labor MP Louise Miller-Frost. The Prime Minister will be joined by: SA Premier - Premier Peter Malinauskas (pictured) Picture: Jason Edwards

For Pete’s sake, Albo: Adelaide’s two biggest issues corner PM

Anthony Albanese is coming to Adelaide, where two issues he really doesn’t want to talk about are firming as major state election fights, writes Paul Starick.

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David Speirs pictured with his guests at his fundraising night. Picture: Instagram

High and dry: Speirs’ liquor law moan after licence denied

Former Liberal leader and convicted cocaine supplier David Speirs jokingly told the charity event crowd he had to choose between breaking booze laws or “false advertising”.

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David Speirs breaks silence on political comeback ambitions

The disgraced former Liberal leader weighs in on his future as it is revealed he is under investigation for a possible privacy breach. Listen to this story.

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David Speirs is training for hiking the Kokoda Track in August 2025 to raise funds, awareness and support for mental health Picture :Facebook

‘Extraordinary’: Speirs’ political comeback takes a hit

A potential political comeback by convicted cocaine supplier and former Liberal leader David Speirs has been lashed by his former Labor rivals.

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Speirs announces first public event since conviction – with a price

Former Opposition leader David Speirs is hosting a Spanish-themed soiree –his first public appearance since his drugs case.

David Speirs is training for hiking the Kokoda Track in August 2025 to raise funds, awareness and support for mental health Picture :Facebook

‘Life can be tough’: David Speirs reveals unexpected next move

Former Opposition leader David Speirs has broken his social media silence to announce his latest venture as he rebuilds his life in the wake of drug charges that rocked the state.

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Advertiser and Sunday Mail scoop top SA awards

From breaking one of the biggest political scandals in recent times, to a personal story of miraculous survival, the Advertiser and Sunday Mail won big at this year’s SA Media Awards.

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