The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Mullighan

Deputy and top minister quit, months before election

Six months before the state goes to the polls, the South Australian government's two most senior ministers have quit Cabinet, forcing a reshuffle.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

Hikes in house prices boost state's budget surplus

South Australia is going to have a budget surplus $107 million higher than initially expected, in part thanks to the hot housing market.

AAP · Dec 17, 2024

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

In the midst of a by-election the SA government has accused the opposition of squandering taxpayers' money but the Liberals say it was all approved by Treasury.

AAP · Nov 10, 2024

Car ramming of state parliament sparks security review

A man who allegedly crashed his car into a roller door at the South Australian Parliament, before trying to enter the building, has been charged by police.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

SA woos interstate companies with tax-friendly budget

The South Australian government will try to lure more companies from interstate by spruiking its tax-friendly budget, cheaper housing and better commuting.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023

Housing, health and hip-pocket support in SA budget

The SA government is set to deliver the state budget with spending on housing, health and hip-pocket relief to feature as the finances tumble into the red.

AAP · Jun 14, 2023

Health spending boost as SA budget slides into the red

South Australia's finances have taken a hit but the government has pressed on with extra health spending ahead of Thursday's state budget.

The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023

River Murray flooding, health and child protection spending to strip away the state's surplus, treasurer warns

The cost of the River Murray flooding, plus extra money needed to boost South Australia's health and child protection systems, means it will be "extremely difficult" to get the state's budget back into surplus, the SA Treasurer says.

ABC News · May 10, 2023

Homelessness charity running low on tents and swags as cost of living hits hard in regional South Australia

As the cost of living rises, a charity in regional South Australia is running low on supplies for those sleeping rough. Right now, the organisation is supporting almost 180 people, but there are 83 more on the waitlist.

ABC News · Feb 20, 2023

Nearly 24,000 new homes for Adelaide suburbs under SA government's land release plans

The South Australian government hopes its land release package will improve housing affordability in the state.

ABC News · Feb 12, 2023