Peter Malinauskas said he was “naturally a bit anxious” before polls closed, but the night saw large swings against the Liberals. Adelaide is one the state’s most marginal seats and both political parties called in the heavy-hitters to help secure every last vote for their candidate. A damning report has revealed childcare centres are feeding children for as little as 65 cents a day. Geelong coach Chris Scott is yet to officially put pen to paper on a two-year contract extension.

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