New independent threat to Libs? | Senate hopeful's 'Vote Labor' moment

In today’s Notes On Adelaide, the moderates continue their charge towards a complete takeover of the state Liberal party-room – but they could yet face a significant hurdle in the safe seat of Frome.

Ridgy's travel advice | Is News Corp paying Pyne to lobby?

A new year, and a new Notes On Adelaide – with plenty to unpack about David Ridgway and his mysterious disappearing department, and Christopher Pyne’s singular ability to mix business with business.

A still from the new SATC ad.

SA makes old man cry | Marshall’s land tax apology

A rare mea culpa from the Premier heralds the return of Notes on Adelaide, which also ponders SA Tourism’s quite odd new ad in which an Adelaide Oval roof climb brings a septuagenarian named ‘Old Mate’ to tears.

Christopher Pyne's last political favour to Steven Marshall

In today’s Notes on Adelaide, Christopher Pyne tries to pass on a plum to Steven Marshall before he turns into a political pumpkin, and a micro-experiment in CBD travel tests the relative speed of walking, Lime scooter, bicycle, Uber and private car – with interesting results.

Stephen Yarwood wants you to know he is doing very well, thanks for asking

The former Lord Mayor of Adelaide has complained that he’s not getting enough media attention – so we disabuse him of the notion with a countdown of his achievements, as told by the urban futurist himself.

‘Eyes forward, keep walking’: SA Health's tips for avoiding the media

An SA Health directive on how staff should avoid the media during a Coroner’s inquest this week has been leaked to InDaily.