Premier Tom Playford (left) in Gawler in 1957 to switch on the Murray Street lights. Photo: Flickr/Gawler History

Opinion

Playford's lessons in power for the current SA Govt

The current South Australian Government could learn some lessons from long-serving Premier Thomas Playford who took bold action to wrest control of the state’s electricity supply from a profit-driven monopoly, writes Nigel Carney.

Opinion

Why Port Augusta shutdown won't reduce carbon emissions

Coal-fired power generation ended in South Australia this week but the state’s power supply is far from coal-free and the shut-down may even lead to an increase in CO2 emissions, argues Mike Sandiford.

Local

Last train from Leigh Creek as mine winds down

The last coal train has left Leigh Creek, the site of Alinta’s now-defunct mine in South Australia’s far north.

Business

Alinta extends Port Augusta power station closure deadline

Alinta has extended the closure date of its Port Augusta Finders power station.