SA:'Budget is cooked': debt pressure bites into spending A state government is set to deliver a belt-tightening budget that cuts jobs and limits spending, as it focuses on reducing its ballooning debt burden. AAP · Jun 3
Budget relief for families but debt burden soars South Australians will share in a $500 million package to ease the cost of living as the government insists a $53 billion debt won't spiral out of control. AAP · Jun 3
Budget tightrope: balancing debt, cost of living relief A recently re-elected state government is tipped to focus on managing growing debt rather than cost of living relief when its budget is handed down. AAP · Jun 3
Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt South Australia is reaping the benefits of growth in jobs and investment, with a budget review predicting four future surpluses. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Key Cabinet roles for veterans in forced reshuffle The South Australian government has installed political veterans in key roles after the shock resignations of two top ministers, prompting a cabinet reshuffle. AAP · Sep 19, 2025
Owners blasted as 'old tech' steel furnace restarts The operators of Whyalla's steelworks say they have "rescued" the vintage plant but warn there is still a long way to go before it is stable and secure. AAP · Jan 6, 2025
Ex-SA Liberal leader takes leave after 'deepfake' video An ex-South Australian opposition leader is taking leave and seeking legal advice after saying a video allegedly showing him snorting a powder was a "deepfake". AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Car lobby calls for more trains to prevent gridlock Experts say Adelaide's rail network needs major expansion to prevent an influx of new residents bringing road traffic to a standstill. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
SA hits brakes on road projects after feds axe funds Five SA road projects have been scrapped by the federal government in a national infrastructure review but the $15 billion North-South Corridor will go ahead. AAP · Nov 16, 2023
'Band-aid over a bullet hole': riders left in the lurch Advocates say the accessible taxi industry is at breaking point, with disabled riders left waiting hours for a lift and drivers struggling to make ends meet. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
Adelaide taxis should be fully accessible, disability advocacy group urges ahead of SA budget A disability advocate's call for all Adelaide taxis to be made fully accessible is being considered by the SA government — but it says a solution will not be in next week's state budget. ABC News · Jun 6, 2023
Pedestrians and cyclists captured narrowly avoiding being hit by trains across Adelaide Footage of pedestrians engaging in risky behaviour around trains has been released by the state government in a bid to reduce the number of collisions. ABC News · May 30, 2023
ABC News · May 23, 2023 Stakeholders question SA government's use of River Murray for Whyalla hydrogen plant Irrigators and environmental experts say the state government commitment to use River Murray water to power a $593 million hydrogen power plant project in South Australia raises questions about how the natural resource is used.
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023 South Australia rushes through anti-protest laws as activists rally outside oil and gas conference Climate activists face large penalties and three-month jail terms in bipartisan move which appears to have been hashed out on talkback radio
The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2023 The gas industry should be transparent about its future. So should MPs and the media An industry conference this week is talking up gas expansion as a key to solving the climate crisis, but the reality is gas power is undeniably in decline
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023 Afternoon Update: PM dismisses push to cap negative gearing; Wellington hostel fire; and video of US guard killing trans man Internal push for stronger housing policy reform comes amid fears Labor could bleed inner-city voters to the Greens over issue
ABC News · May 16, 2023 Green energy flag-bearer South Australia says gas must 'stand behind' renewable switch South Australia's energy minister launches defence of gas industry, saying his state's global leadership in the switch to green power would not be possible without the fuel.
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2023 South Australia tells gas industry the state is ‘at your disposal’ SA energy minister tells industry ‘we are here to help’ while federal resources minister Madeleine King promotes carbon capture and storage
ABC News · Apr 6, 2023 Santos confirms Cooper Basin pipeline explosion, as protesters converge on company AGM The oil and gas company says it is unaware how much gas was released when a pipeline in South Australia's outback exploded in January. Meanwhile, Aboriginal traditional owners walk out of the company's AGM in Adelaide.
ABC News · Apr 6, 2023 Tram commuters along Glenelg line facing nine-month closure during overpass construction Adelaide's longest tram route could be out of action for up to nine months, leaving commuters facing alternative transport options as $400 million overpass construction work is carried out.
ABC News · Apr 2, 2023 South Australian government announces deal with Keolis Downer Adelaide to scrap trains, trams privatisation The South Australian premier says his government has reached an agreement to return trains and trams to public ownership, after they were privatised by the previous government.
ABC News · Apr 1, 2023 Adelaide train privatisation to be scrapped despite termination fee, SA government says The SA government is banking on Keolis Downer not pursuing legal action against it when it pushes ahead with plans to scrap the privatisation of Adelaide's rail network — despite a $94 million termination clause.
ABC News · Mar 14, 2023 Police drop charges against modified unicycle rider, but warn he could be fined again Police have dropped charges against an Adelaide man who modified his electric unicycle to use it as a mobility aid, but have warned him not to use the device in public again, sparking fresh questions about whether South Australia's laws for electric vehicles are up-to-date.