Minister says he failed to read damning cashless cards report
South Australian Indigenous Affairs Minister Kyam Maher has said he had not yet read a damning report showing the abolition of cashless debit cards has led to increased violence.
David Penberthy
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Battle-tough Tarzia sizes up Premier
New South Australian Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia knows a thing or two about uphill battles.
End this disgrace and bring our hero home
A major campaign is being launched to pressure the Australian government into repatriating Private Samuel Pearse killed in the little-known Anzac campaign against the Bolsheviks in 1919.
Critical duo: Lib and Green candidates key in Dutton’s future
They’re on opposite sides but Boothby and Sturt candidates Nicolle Flint and Katie McCusker are both campaigning on cost of living.
Premiers join forces to protect our young
The two premiers have united to stage a summit in October looking at tighter and higher age restrictions for social media use, including penalties for digital publishers failing to comply.
Family first as SA Liberal leader quits
The embattled SA Liberals are searching for a new leader after the ineffectual David Speirs fell on his sword amid continuing questions about whether his heart was in the job.
Setka’s demise ‘won’t stop militants’
The most high-profile victim of John Setka’s brutal takeover of the South Australian CFMEU has sounded a warning on the national spread of Victorian militancy.
After losing sons, dads seek legacy of life
Two prominent South Australian fathers who lost their teenage sons under tragic circumstances are urging a national overhaul of organ donor registration so that more ailing Australians can benefit.
Gadflies stood up to their party for sake of their state
The South Australian Liberal Party lost two people of great principle this week.
More bouquets than brickbats
The fact SA’s economy is not completely moribund, unlike the rest of the country, says something about the pro-business environment this right-wing Labor government is trying to create.
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