South Australia

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation surge shakes Liberals as Peter Malinauskas dominates South Australia election.

The SA election changes everything for the federal Liberals

AARON PATRICK: One Nation’s polling surge is not a statistical anomaly, and means Pauline Hanson is now as much a threat to the Coalition as Anthony Albanese.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Video
One Nation faces complaints over pre-filled how-to-vote cards as polling delays reported.

Election integrity questioned as One Nation faces claims

Allegations of rule breaches and technical issues at polling booths have raised questions over the conduct of South Australia’s election.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas can expect to increase Labor's stronghold.  (Brett Hartwig/AAP PHOTOS)

Counting under way with Labor in box seat at state poll

Counting is under way after polls closed in South Australia where Labor is expected to cement its stronghold in the state.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
Video
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party could snatch a huge chunk of the popular vote.

Voters head to polls in SA election with huge implications

Voting has opened in South Australia, where a State election is taking place that could send shockwaves through the political landscape. 

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Not Supplied

‘Sexual touching’ claim rocks One Nation

A One Nation candidate has been dumped on the eve of the South Australian election over revelations he is wanted in the UK over alleged outstanding criminal charges.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and  State Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn go to the polls tomorrow.

‘It’s over’: Why One Nation’s gain in SA is Libs’ heartbreak

South Australian Liberals could be left with only four seats as One Nation’s soaring popularity gathers considerable attention in the final day of the campaign.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Left to right: Pauline Hanson, Peter Malinauskas and Ashton Hurn.

How personality politics are ruling SA ballot box showdown

With the South Australian Liberals staring down a One Nation incursion from the right, the politics of personality are out in full force.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Video
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and Liberal leader Ashton Hurn head to the polls on Saturday.

The Liberals face a reckoning in South Australia

Polls suggest the left-leaning state will on Saturday become home to the smallest Liberal representation in the nation.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Liberal Party leader Ashton Hurn speaking to journalists and supporters at the Liberal Party Election Launch.

Liberals face Adelaide wipe-out in state election

The Liberal Party is coming third behind Labor and One Nation and could be left with as few as five seats after Saturday’s election, down from 13, a poll found. Only one would be in the state’s capital.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Video
Three friends have been killed in a boating tragedy in SA.
Caleb Leriano found dead in his car at Morphett Vale. Picture Supplied

Breakthrough after chef found dead in car

There has been a major development in a murder probe sparked after a 24-year-old man was found dead inside his red BMW.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
David Speirs says disappointment with himself has led to a lot of soul searching.

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

David Speirs is still getting high. But the disgraced former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, who was convicted on drug supply charges, insists it has nothing to do with illicit substances.

Updated
Read more (5 min) →
Video
Charlie Nowland died from malnutrition in July 2022.

Mother jailed for almost two decades after daughter starves to death

Crystal Hanley showed ‘callous disregard’ for her daughter Charlie, who died weighing just 18kg.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Four-year-old Gus Lamont, who disappeared from Oak Valley Station on 27 September 2025. Supplied

Sad update in latest search effort for Gus Lamont

Task Force Horizon members were executing a renewed search on the property after the Yunta region was hit with heavy rainfall.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Gus disappeared from Oak Valley Station on September 27, 2025. Supplied

How record rainfall could help new Gus Lamont search

Police hope South Australia’s record rainfall could help their search for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, who was last seen almost six months ago.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →