Liberals confident over MacKillop

By Nasik Swami The Liberal Party is adamant that MacKillop will remain a Liberal seat at the 2026 election. South Australia Liberal Party leader David Speirs says the party remained incredibly committed to the South-east despite the recent saga involving MacKillop member Nick McBride’s resignation. In an interview with The News, Mr Speirs launched a scathing attack on Mr McBride, labelling the MP’s decision “disappointing” and a “changing of priorities”. He said Mr McBride walked away from the party for a range of complex “personal reasons” and that his choice was substandard. Mr Speirs claimed that Mr McBride’s priorities have now changed, but this would in no way affect the party, its values, or its commitment. “While Nick McBride’s priorities have changed, ours haven’t, and we remain incredibly committed to the South-east—that’s why I’m making my eighth trip to the region since becoming Leader of the Opposition. “Nick McBride walked […]

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Mountain bike track proposal

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Kincraig crowned SA’s best country hotel

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50 years on and still going strong

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State records equal-lowest jobless rate in the nation

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Tour of Naracoorte’s hidden treasures

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Naracoorte Market Report: 20 October 2026

Cattle: LWB 33 – LWY 940 – LWC 431 – OAY 20

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