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Potential train and tram operator accused of "coaching" Govt on privatisation spin

UPDATED: A potential contender to win the state’s rail contracts will be referred to the Auditor-General over claims it “inappropriately” tried to coach Transport Minister Stephan Knoll’s office on how to sell its privatisation message.

DPTI boss details minister's meetings with potential public transport contenders

Transport Minister Stephan Knoll met with two potential contenders for the state’s public transport contracts without first seeking probity advice, the head of his department says.

Ombudsman Wayne LInes. Photo: Tony Lewis/InDaily

Ombudsman's maladministration finding over bureaucrat's food and booze spending

A major state department committed maladministration and its former CEO misconduct in public administration, a scathing Ombudsman’s investigation into taxpayer-funded spending on meals, alcohol and entertainment has found.

Xenophon wants blowtorch for local councils

Nick Xenophon wants to set up a standing committee of parliament to scrutinise council decisions and a Senate estimates-style process to allow local residents to grill their representatives.

Govt to review Superway in bridges audit

The South Road Superway will be among the 1500 bridges reviewed by the Government after a faulty overpass forced the temporary closure of South Road last week.

Govt has "no documents" on Aussie steel use in SA projects

The State Government says it has no documents detailing the amount of Australian steel it has used in public infrastructure projects over the past five years, prompting the Opposition to call for evidence of local procurement.

O-Bahn footbridge hits funding roadblock

The State Government’s O-Bahn extension project faces a potential cost blowout with local councils reluctant to contribute to the $7-8 million cost of a pedestrian bridge over Hackney Road.

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Potential train and tram operator accused of "coaching" Govt on privatisation spin

DPTI boss details minister's meetings with potential public transport contenders

Ombudsman's maladministration finding over bureaucrat's food and booze spending

Xenophon wants blowtorch for local councils

Govt to review Superway in bridges audit

Govt has "no documents" on Aussie steel use in SA projects

O-Bahn footbridge hits funding roadblock

Parklands trees felled to make way for O-Bahn

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