State accuses councils of jacking up rates

South Australian councils are at loggerheads with the state government over rates.

13 June, 2019

SA councils pledge to bolster vaccination

South Australian councils have signed an agreement with the state government to boost vaccination coverage across the state.

2 May, 2019

Infrastructure, transport high on SA Government’s agenda

South Australia looks set to get a new independent infrastructure body, a new authority for public transport and a new heavy fright corridor with the election of the Marshall Liberal Government on Saturday.

19 March, 2018

States leading the way on energy storage

The Tesla battery farm in South Australia Australia’s states, and in particular South Australia, are leading a battery and energy storage boom which will transform the way energy is used and distributed in Australia. The Climate Council has released a new report on the technology: ‘Fully Charged: Renewals and Storage Powering Australia’. The report says […]

19 February, 2018

2018 a busy year for elections

A spate of elections in 2018 could well change the Australian political landscape. There is the strong possibility of a Federal election, and the states of South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania will definitely be going to the polls. There will also be local government elections in Tasmania and South Australia. The Federal Government does not […]

3 January, 2018

SA goes it alone on Murray-Darling Royal Commission

South Australia will launch its own Royal Commission into the allocation of water under the Murray-Darling Basin Agreement. The moves follows a number of damning reports on allegations of water theft and mismanagement, and what the South Australian Government regards as a coverup by the Federal and NSW Government. The issue has been brewing for […]

26 November, 2017

SA must spend more on health

An urgent focus on the deteriorating health and well-being of South Australians is needed.

28 September, 2017

Exports: a tale of two states

While SA extends a program to boost exports, Qld’s coffers are boosted by the recovery of its coal exports.

10 July, 2017

The impact of the South Australian bank levy

The federal govt should encourage the states to implement their own bank levies.

5 July, 2017

Government procurement rules to change

The Joint Select Committee on Government Procurement has released its recommendations for improving how the government spends its money.

29 June, 2017

ScoMo’s Budget boost for local councils

Financial assistance grants unfrozen.

12 May, 2017

Feds launch review into SA mental health facility

Chief Psychiatrist compares Oakden to ‘a mental institution from the middle of last century’.

2 May, 2017

Industry groups oppose SA cop’s push for random drugs and alcohol tests on staff

Review of Liquor Licensing Act.

28 February, 2017

Around the councils: Woollahra’s merger appeal; Adelaide’s high-speed internet

Mergers, tech and disaster relief.

17 January, 2017