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Tom Richardson

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A former SA Journalist Of The Year winner, Tom has more than a decade’s experience covering politics – amongst other things – for Channel 9, The Australian and The Advertiser. He joins InDaily as a full-time reporter having been a long-time contributor to its opinion pages.

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Govt spends $200m on redundancies - but the public sector keeps growing

The Marshall Government spent more than $200 million on public service redundancies in just two years – but has still presided over an increase in overall public sector numbers.

Chapman appoints her Chief of Staff as SA's new Equal Opportunity Commissioner

Attorney-General Vickie Chapman has appointed her own Chief of Staff – a former NT Liberal politician – as the state’s new Equal Opportunity Commissioner, sparking criticism of a “political appointment”.

Premier Steven Marshall receiving his first vaccination jab on February 22. Photo:AAP/Morgan Sette

Marshall backs 'cautious' vaccine approach as businesses lose confidence

Premier Steven Marshall concedes South Australia needs to “increase its run-rate” for rolling out the coronavirus vaccine, as a business survey shows flagging confidence in the state’s response.

‘Health disaster unfolding’ as hospital stayed open without doctors

A regional hospital operated for two days over Easter “without a single doctor”, with the nurses union declaring the situation “a new low for healthcare in this state”.

Senate candidate among Boothby hopefuls as factions face off

A former federal hopeful and a current senate candidate will face off for Liberal preselection in the marginal SA seat of Boothby – but they could both face strong competition from a political cleanskin who is expected to garner the backing of the party’s Right faction.

Touch Of The Fumbles: Pretty Good

A rare midweek Fumbles to celebrate an event two years in the making. That magical confluence of results – an Adelaide win, and a Port loss. And if that wasn’t enough, Brad Crouch’s St Kilda debut went arse-up. All of which is nearly enough to have your Fumbles correspondent believing in miracles.

‘You are going to cry again’: New claims about Labor campaign

The husband of former state Labor MP Annabel Digance has been accused of taunting her electoral opponent Carolyn Habib, allegedly telling her ‘we are going to break you again’ – four years after the ALP distributed a widely-condemned leaflet attacking the Liberal candidate.

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'ICAC could look into this': Anti-corruption watchdog open to data probe

Tom Richardson Thursday, April 01
News
Not FIFA compliant - but Hindmarsh to host Women's World Cup

Tom Richardson Thursday, April 01
Opinion
Richardson: Belated apology isn't courage - it's opportunism

Tom Richardson Wednesday, March 31
Politics
Labor refers email claims to Ombudsman

Tom Richardson Wednesday, March 31
News
Inquiry call over Liberal 'data harvesting' concerns

Tom Richardson Tuesday, March 30
Touch of the Fumbles
Touch Of The Fumbles: The Power of 119

Tom Richardson Monday, March 29

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Infrastructure SA questions flagship Labor, Liberal election policies

Tom Richardson Friday, March 26
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Labor warnings over Malinauskas's uni merger policy

Tom Richardson Friday, March 26
Notes on Adelaide Notes on Adelaide
SA Senator defends Gaytime against ‘Wokeland’ | Minister battles 'trolls'

Tom Richardson Thursday, March 25
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Capacity at pubs, clubs, restaurants to increase - against health advice

Tom Richardson Wednesday, March 24

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Marshall backs 'cautious' vaccine approach as businesses lose confidence