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.
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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.
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.
Lib leader Tarzia’s shock move after Speirs’ white powder snort video
New Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia inherited a party reeling from drug accusations against the party’s former leader David Speirs and here he finally shares what happened behind the scenes.
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Bombshell in Speirs ‘drug supply’ case just 24 hours out from court
The case against former Opposition leader David Speirs, arising from alleged drug supply, has changed ahead of his first appearance in court on Friday.
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.
Libs’ by-election candidate proposes pollie drug-testing
The Liberal candidate vying to replace former opposition leader David Speirs has thrown her support behind a proposal that would require politicians to submit to drug testing. Vote in poll.
Labor fears backlash for Albo in knife edge Black by-election
Senior Labor sources are worried voters in David Speirs’ former seat will send a message to Canberra about cost of living, as The Advertiser’s exit polling suggests a tight result.
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.
Tiser crowned SA’s best at press ‘Oscars’
The Advertiser and Sunday Mail has been crowned the state’s best newsroom after its journalists dominated South Australia’s media awards.
New 24/7 pharmacy for Adelaide’s south
It’s the countdown to the November 16 by-election for Black previously held by Liberal David Speirs – and voters just learned the Labor government is giving them a 24/7 pharmacy.
Candidates reveal promises for controversially vacated seat of Black
Campaigning is heating up with big promises in the David Speirs’ controversial seat of Black, with voting for a new MP opening in a week.
Hanging loose: Speirs working up a sweat with running mates
Following a controversial illegal substance scandal, the former opposition leader has been seen building up a sweat and back on the trail.
Speirs signs off: What ex-top Lib said in last letter to voters
The former opposition leader, now facing drug supply charges, has laid bare his “heavy heart” in a letter to thousands of voters in Adelaide’s south. Read it here.
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