August
New SA Liberal leader reckons he can beat Malinauskas
Vincent Tarzia denied taking part in party infighting that his predecessor David Speirs says caused him to quit.
- Simon Evans
March 2022
Ambitious SA Premier wants to kick early goals
Peter Malinauskas has a big agenda after a thumping election win but some of his policy announcements seem a long way from being “pro-business”.
- Simon Evans
New SA Premier charges ahead on $593m hydrogen plant despite criticism
Industry experts warn that taxpayers are being exposed to big financial risks when governments own energy plants.
- Simon Evans
SA’s ‘pro-business’ premier wants to rip up $2.1b rail contract
Peter Malinauskas vowed to be a “pro-business” leader but one of his first moves is to try to end a $2.1 billion rail network privatisation contract signed by the now-vanquished Marshall government.
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- Simon Evans and Phillip Coorey
Steven Marshall quits as SA Liberals leader
Steven Marshall has stepped down after nine years as SA Liberals leader, with the ranks of obvious successors thin on the ground.
- Simon Evans
Australia to send 70,000 tonnes of Whitehaven coal to Ukraine
Australia is stepping up military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine to assist in its war against Russia, including 70,000 tonnes of thermal coal. Follow updates here.
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Labor wins power in SA with big swing
Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas has stormed to victory in the South Australian election as voters turfed Liberal Premier Steven Marshall out after just one term.
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- Simon Evans
Labor’s Peter Malinauskas in box seat for SA election win
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall urged voters to think about the more vibrant economy he helped build, but he may be cast aside after one term.
- Simon Evans
Unwell South Australians to test ‘drive-through’ voting this weekend
Voters with flu-like symptoms will be able to pick up their ballots at COVID-19 testing sites as South Australia trials drive-through polling.
- Simon Evans
SA Premier points to pandemic fatigue in underdog status
Steven Marshall says people are grumpy and exhausted from the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Simon Evans
SA candidates invoke elders Howard and Hawke in final campaign days
The Labor leader in SA thinks his party is the most disciplined and stable state-based party in Australia, and that is hugely valued by voters.
- Simon Evans
Ex-NBL basketballer dodges leadership questions
Dan van Holst Pellekaan, who became Deputy Premier of SA last year, has plenty of fans in the outback, but his next step could be tricky.
- Simon Evans
Outgoing SA Treasurer raises ‘red flag’ on $3b Labor spending spree
The SA Liberal Party has signalled it would not be making any more significant announcements this week but rejects it has put up a “white flag”.
- Simon Evans