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Sports minister delegates approval of a dozen club grants over conflict of interest concerns

New documents reveal South Australia's sports minister delegated the approval of more than $8.5m in grants to clubs after concerns about a conflict of interest were raised.

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Financial watchdog would get better access to SA cabinet documents under proposed law change

South Australia's independent financial watchdog would be given better access to cabinet documents under new laws being introduced to state parliament by the opposition.

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SA's blackout costly for businesses, households as work continues to restore power days after severe storm

SA businesses are counting the costs of the ongoing blackout due to Saturday's storms, as authorities say power should be restored to everyone "before the weekend".

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SA Liberals opt for 'generational shift' rather than conservative takeover at annual general meeting

Senior members of the South Australian Liberal Party say the organisation has avoided a bloodbath in the wake of the party's election losses at a state and federal level earlier this year.

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Review into tender process for Brompton Gasworks development finds Crows bid failed to meet criteria

An independent review into the previous state government's decision to chose a Melbourne firm's proposal to redevelop the old Brompton Gasworks site over the Adelaide Crows' finds the football club's bid did not meet the project's criteria.

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South Australian opposition calls on government to release a review into North-South Corridor project

The South Australian opposition is urging the release of a review into Adelaide's North-South Corridor project but the state's infrastructure minister has hit back, citing the former government's four years of inaction.

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Footwear bins urged for SA airport

The South Australian opposition has called for extra measures at Adelaide Airport to stop foot and mouth disease entering the state.

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SA Libs want to ban election posters

The South Australian Liberals will push to ban election posters from most public spaces during election campaigns.

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Anti-abortion group claims SA politicians pledged to ‘take forward’ bill reversing new medical laws

Labor and Liberal members deny making any such agreement with Enid Lyons List, a group with stated aim of getting more “pro-life” women into parliament

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SA laws changed to remove liability from retailers when customers use own containers

Laws pass South Australia's parliament to make it easier for retailers to allow customers to use their own reusable containers to take away food.

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Postal votes extend Liberal Jack Batty's lead in Bragg by-election despite notable swing to Labor's Alice Rolls

The counting of postal and pre-poll votes sees the Liberal Party extend its lead in the state by-election for the South Australian electorate of Bragg.

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Overturning Roe v Wade has opened the door for abortion bans and restrictions in the US. Could it happen here, too?

Thousands across Australia took to the streets on the weekend to protest against the United States Roe v Wade ruling, with some protesters afraid that Australia's laws protecting a person's rights to abortion are "fragile".

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Anti-abortion group accuses media and Greens MLC of 'inciting violence' against young women

A women's leadership group opposed to abortion has accused Greens MLC Tammy Franks and an Adelaide media outlet of "wilfully mischaracterising" an event it held over the weekend as an "anti-abortion rally".

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Liberals claim victory in Bragg by-election, while electoral commission warns final results may take days

Liberal candidate Jack Batty is "confident" of victory in Adelaide's inner east, as Labor's Alice Rolls says it looks like he is "going to get over the line by a whisker".

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Anti-abortion event for women moved to unknown location over alleged violent threats as SA Opposition Leader lashes out at journalist

An event where politicians from across the political spectrum were due to speak moves at the last minute because of "violent threats", according to South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs. He later withdrew from the event.

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SA Liberal, Labor politicians to attend pro-life event, ahead of state abortion laws taking effect

Politicians from the Labor, Liberal, SA Best and Family First parties are scheduled to appear at the youth-mentoring event run by a recently formed pro-life group, just days before laws decriminalising abortion in South Australia come into effect.

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South Australian Liberal leader and state MPs to ‘mentor’ young people at anti-abortion event

Days before new SA abortion laws start, David Speirs, three of his colleagues and Labor minister Clare Scriven will feature in training day

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SA Liberal leader David Speirs slams government for scrapping mountain bike developments at Fox Creek, Victor Harbor

The previous Liberal government had fully funded a $5.25 million development, but works were yet to begin. But Labor says it needs to prioritise spending in areas of health, education and infrastructure.

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SA government investigates after claims patient left waiting on floor of Adelaide emergency department for hours

A photo posted online shows the person covered in a white hospital blanket lying on the waiting room floor of an Adelaide emergency department. The government says it will investigate, but has defended healthcare workers.

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State government bypasses standard assessment process for $84 million in sports grants

The SA government signed off on $84 million in sporting grants just weeks after taking office without following the usual public service process, it's been revealed.

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SA budget short-sighted, says Speirs

South Australian Opposition Leader David Speirs says last week's state budget is focused is short-sighted and does nothing to foster long-term jobs growth.

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SA government reaches compromise with unions and business over ReturnToWorkSA changes

South Australian workers will still be able to claim compensation for multiple injuries caused in the same incident, following the state government backing down after pressure from unions.

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SA government denies accusations of pork barrelling over $84 million in sports grants

The South Australian government denies accusations of pork barrelling over more than $84 million for local sports grants, almost all of which was allocated to Labor-held seats.

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SA Liberals look to recruit more women

The South Australian Liberal Party has formed a task force to look at ways to get more women involved in politics.

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SA Liberal Party launches task force to engage more women

A Liberal Party member who considered running as an independent has joined a task force reviewing how the party can better support women.

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