Tourism statistics paint a worrying picture

  Latest tourism numbers reveal South Australia is falling behind the rest of the country in attracting tourists.   The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released its quarterly tourist accommodation publication* recently, showing that in the June quarter:  South Australia had the equal lowest bed occupancy rate for hotels, motels and serviced apartments with 15 or more roo... ...Read more

Liberals call for temporary lifting of council water restrictions

  The Rann government must temporarily lift water restrictions on local councils so they can use water overflowing from Adelaide’s dams.   At least three dams around Adelaide are expected to overflow this week, councils should be given access to this water so they can water significant trees and parks, including the Botanic gardens ahead of this summer.   Many of Adelaide’s signific... ...Read more

Government ignores own Report on Mental Health

  The Rann Labor Government is ignoring its own Stepping Up Report and recommendations into Mental Health by not keeping Glenside Hospital as a stand-alone facility.   Dr McFetridge, Shadow Minister for Health, said today that Glenside Hospital was established not only as a mental health facility but as a sanctuary for people with mental health problems.   “The high stone walls were... ...Read more