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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

‘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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Kouts sinks in the boot as Speirs holds on to rare title

It’s an elite honour held by some of South Australia’s most highly respected citizens – and David Speirs. Should he keep it? Vote in the poll.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese drinks a carton of iced coffee flavoured milk with South Australia's Premier Peter Malinauskas, while visiting a TAFE in Tonsley, in the electorate of Boothby, on May 01, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. Australia will hold a federal election on May 3. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Mali factor: ALP heading for historic Adelaide clean sweep

Labor is poised to win all seven metropolitan Adelaide federal seats with a campaign boosted by “potent political weapon”, Premier Peter Malinauskas.

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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.

25/10/24. SA Weekend - Vincent Tarzia with his wife Charissa and their son Leonardo (plus dog Howard). Picture: Keryn Stevens

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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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 15, 2024: Former South Australian Liberal leader David James Speirs appeared in Christies Beach Magistrates Court on a drug supply charge. The charge follows video footage of Mr Speirs appearing to snort a white powder substance in his kitchen in June. Mr Speirs has claimed the video is a Ãdeep fakeÃ and has indicated he will fight the charges against him. Speirs arriving at court Picture: NewsWire / Dean Martin

‘I missed you’: Speirs in odd court press conference after drug appearance

Former Liberal leader David Speirs has been given the right to make an overseas trip in his first court appearance on a drug supply charge – and then got political.

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Labor Candidate Alex Dighton and Liberal Candidate Amanda Wilson speaks to people voting in the Black by-election.12th November 2024 Picture: Brett HartwigPeople voting in the Black by-election.12th November 2024 Picture: Brett Hartwig

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.

Liberal candidate for Black Amanda Wilson has accused Labor candidate Alex Dighton of intimidating behaviour at prepolling booths

‘Aggressive behaviour’: Black by-election turns ugly at pre-polls

Claims of intimidation have marred the eve of the Black by-election. See the video.

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David Speirs’ secret sell-off: Ex-Lib MP calls in the real estate agents

Several of the investment properties owned by the former SA Opposition leader have quietly hit the market, The Advertiser can reveal.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos NOVEMBER 15, 2024: Former South Australian Liberal leader David James Speirs appeared in Christies Beach Magistrates Court on a drug supply charge. The charge follows video footage of Mr Speirs appearing to snort a white powder substance in his kitchen in June. Mr Speirs has claimed the video is a Ãdeep fakeÃ and has indicated he will fight the charges against him. Speirs arriving at court Picture: NewsWire / Dean Martin

Politician fronts court on drug shock

The man who led South Australia’s Liberal Party has fronted court for the first time on a shock drug supply charge, where he was awarded a small win.

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What he said: Speirs’ full speech to media outside court

The former Liberal leader appeared outside an Adelaide court and delivered a three-minute address to the media. Read his full speech and watch the video.

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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.

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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.

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