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'Very troubled project': Hospital cost blowout concerns treasurer

Treasurer worried about hospital cost blowout amid projected record debt Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 7:27am In short: The SA treasurer says he is "very worried" about escalating costs for the new Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, but will not reveal an updated price tag for the project. The state government handed down the 2026–27 budget on Thursday, which revealed net debt is expected to blow out to more than $50 billion in 2029–30. The treasurer says state net debt will reduce once the...

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Mum who thought breast symptoms were normal in pregnancy had incurable cancer

Mum who thought breast symptoms were normal in pregnancy had incurable cancer Kirsty Brunt is warning others not to ignore the changes in or after pregnancy A mum who found a lump in her breast while pregnant says she initially dismissed it as a blocked milk duct — before being told she had incurable cancer. Kirsty Brunt was 18 weeks pregnant with daughter Phoenix when she noticed the lump. The 42-year-old believed the changes were linked to her pregnancy and breastfeeding her...

Are you a winner or loser in this year's SA budget?

Here are the winners and losers Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 3:30pm South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis has unveiled the 2026–27 state budget. Mr Koutsantonis says the budget focuses on reducing costs for families and providing stability for business. With the state election held less than three months ago, there are few surprises and a lot of cash for promises, as state debt is projected to rise to more than $53 billion by 2029-30.

Amazon robots will replace some 'manual' warehouse roles

Amazon robots will replace some 'manual' warehouse roles Online giant Amazon has unveiled its latest cutting edge warehouse robot alongside a host of other advancements Amazon has unveiled a hi-tech robot that can work anywhere in its vast warehouses. The latest version of its Proteus machine uses cutting edge technology to operate in areas that robots have been unable to before. Rather than inside cages, as is the case with other robots in online giant Amazon's fulfilment centres, the new...