Billions of dollars are being spent on early childhood education, skills and training, and infrastructure projects, but for many voters, current challenges like the rising cost of living and the housing shortage are likely to be at the forefront of their minds. So, has the latest budget done enough to address the state's problems?
Energy companies under fire over move to 'punishing' time-of-use tariffs abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The state government will look to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility and has today proposed the “toughest maximum penalties in the country” for those that recruit children into criminal activity.
Airbnb says an Adelaide City Council push to raise rates on short stay properties “will only hurt families already struggling with the rising cost of living”, while the Property Council has also spoken out against it.
Housing affordability is not a one-off consideration that exists just at the point of purchase, argues Ross Womersley, it is ongoing for the life of the home - and energy efficiency is an important part of the equation.
Draft legislation released today by Industrial Relations Minister Kyam Maher would give community services workers long service leave even if they change employers - but Business SA is opposed.
Four SA Water upgrades in Adelaide's north may increase water bills. What is the money being spent on? abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Supermarket chain Drakes adopts Afterpay — but welfare group warns of 'dangerous debt' abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
South Australian small businesses struggle to absorb higher power costs as bills rise by $650 abc.net.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from abc.net.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.