Top experts’ verdict: What SA’s record $48bn debt really means
A leading economist says SA’s record state debt isn’t heading for a State Bank-style disaster but that reassurance came with a warning.
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Starick: Mali’s $9bn ramping fix is on life support
Peter Malinauskas’s government has pumped billions into health in a failed bid to “fix the ramping crisis” but have taxpayers got value for their money, Paul Starick asks.
Hollow excuses: Empty-hearted housing fix Adelaide won’t admit
Adelaide’s city centre is one of the nation’s least-populated capitals – a travesty during a housing crisis, writes Paul Starick. Have your say.
Starick: State Bank flashbacks as we face the kiss of debt
A catastrophe dating back to the heady days of the Adelaide Crows’ formation has Paul Starick worried about a repeat. Find out why.
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Revealed: Schools, underground rail in SA’s 20-year plan
A top-level blueprint adopted by Premier Peter Malinauskas reveals the infrastructure needed to grow Adelaide’s population beyond two million.
‘Tone deaf’: BoQ CEO’s $7m loan surprise amid rates cut furore
Startling details have emerged about the Bank of Queensland boss’ mortgage for his $7m beachfront home, as customer outrage continues over the lender’s decision to not pass on a rates cut.
Why you’re being punished by power price rises
Consumers are suffering because of an abject failure of political leadership on electricity stretching back decades, writes Paul Starick.
Popular R.M. Williams clearance sale returns to Adelaide
The annual R.M. Williams sale at Adelaide Showgrounds is making a comeback, coinciding with another big event in town.
Former RBA boss’ stunning rates call
Decade-high interest rates are not “the source” of Australia’s cost of living problem, former Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has said.
Key electorates to swing on housing crisis, new poll warns
Federal politicians are in for a shock this election, as a new poll warns key electorates will swing on the housing crisis, with Australia’s generous negative gearing benefits in the firing line.
Hole in one, twins: Weird things you’re secretly insured for
More than two-thirds of Australian households were hit by insurance price hikes over the past 12 months, with an analysis of policies finding “novelty” inclusions and big exclusions.
Starick: White elephant in the room as Albo smashes nuclear
Anthony Albanese left one key factor out in his nuclear broadside on Peter Dutton in Whyalla, writes Paul Starick.
‘If consumers knew the full story’: Damning claims hit supermarket giants
Supermarket giants are allegedly hiding behind claims of poor growing conditions to cover up failed attempts at squeezing farmers to sell their goods at low prices.
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