| Many ifs among the butts Smoking restrictions in public places have been enforced, though South Australia is still being criticised for putting short-term gains ahead of long-term benefits in its decision over if and when to butt out. more
Swings and roundabouts If South Australians vote at the next State election as they did in the recent Federal poll, the Labor Party would be in dire trouble – although recent opinion polls suggest otherwise. more
Championing the state cause He calls the South Australian Strategic Plan an “unbelievably gutsy initiative”, though Robert Champion de Crespigny also believes that it won’t meet all its targets. In a rare interview, the chair of the state’s Economic Development Board pleads for more community support to set plans into action. more
Sober judgement The Goverment’s latest stand on law and order – introducing the removal of the “drunk’s defence” – makes a simple moral declaration with a piece of very complicated law. more
Stirring the pot If South Australians really love food, Stefano de Pieri challenges us to increase our support of the regions that grow it. The outspoken cook points to his Italian heritage for ideas of how to bolster Australian regionalism. more
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