Notes on Adelaide
In today’s Notes On Adelaide, a South Australian Senator fires up at a “Wokeland” bid to change the name of a popular ice cream, while a Marshall Government minister fights off invisible trolls.
Politics
UPDATED | A Marshall Government minister is among several Liberal contenders considering a run at Nicolle Flint’s soon-to-be-vacated federal seat of Boothby, but the Labor candidate who almost snared the seat at the last election has ruled herself out of a second crack.
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The appointment of a former NSW Nationals leader to a key Murray-Darling water compliance role has prompted a private complaint to Canberra from the Marshall Government, demanding the urgent appointment of a South Australian to the basin authority board.
The Premier says “there may be an opportunity” to relocate a state heritage-listed Urrbrae gatehouse if the University of Adelaide has a “purpose” for it, as the Transport Department awaits new detailed costings on moving the building.
Walking and cycling infrastructure will be prioritised in road upgrades, while tram, train and bus services will become more efficient, accessible and frequent under a State Government plan to deliver a new “modern, low emissions” transport system to combat climate change.
The developer behind a proposed $450 million King William Street office tower has submitted new plans to the government planning body, after the Minister responsible for state heritage stepped in to protect an historic art deco façade from demolition.
The minister responsible for state heritage has criticised the developer behind a proposed $260 million King William Street office block, saying it ignored the local heritage listing of an art deco building it wants to demolish and he will not act on its request to intervene.
