Daily Network editorial team

Articles from the Daily Network editorial team

• Politics

  Adelaide Council Allocates $5.4M for Strategic Projects, Overhauls E-Scooter Parking

  City of Adelaide meeting approves budget cap for strategic projects while pushing toward June 30 deadline for e-scooter designated docking agreement.

  25 July 2026, 9:36 am

• Politics

  Adelaide Updates Planning Framework to Support 50,000 Population Target

  The City of Adelaide is refining its planning system to support a target population of 50,000 residents by 2036.

  25 July 2026, 9:33 am

• Politics

  Adelaide Slashes Speed Limits, Electrifies Two Rail Lines by 2026

  Adelaide residents will see reduced speed limits on Park Lands Roads and West Terrace by the end of 2026, with rail electrification on the Outer Harbor and Belair lines also advancing through federal funding.

  25 July 2026, 9:33 am

• Politics

  South Australia Housing Roadmap Records First Year Milestones

  Progress on the state housing roadmap is expected to influence housing supply and costs for Adelaide households over time.

  25 July 2026, 9:31 am

• Politics

  Adelaide Planning Decisions Processed Through PlanSA Portal and Council Assessment Panel

  Development applications in the City of Adelaide follow a set sequence of portal tracking, panel consent and formal notification that determines when projects move forward for local residents.

  25 July 2026, 9:31 am

• Politics

  South Australia Fast-Tracks Planning for Housing and Defence Projects

  New streamlined planning laws targeting major infrastructure could help Adelaide meet housing targets and unlock defence industry jobs, though local councils are flagging concerns about consultation timelines.

  25 July 2026, 9:31 am

• Politics

  Adelaide Council Meetings Address Housing Supply Reform Effects

  Local residents face potential changes to housing options as Adelaide councils review state supply reforms in recent sessions.

  25 July 2026, 9:28 am

• Politics

  Adelaide City Council notes progress on street upgrades and capital projects

  Recent council updates cover infrastructure spending and rule changes that affect pedestrian areas, green spaces and transport access for residents in Adelaide and North Adelaide.

  25 July 2026, 9:26 am

• Politics

  Environment Protection Act 1993 shapes Adelaide development assessments

  Adelaide residents encounter environmental checks on development applications covering air quality, noise, waste and urban trees under the Environment Protection Authority's administration of state legislation.

  25 July 2026, 9:23 am

• Politics

  Adelaide's Planning Code Governs Building Height and Land Use Rules

  Adelaide residents use the statewide Code and online tools to determine rules for building height, land use and approvals on their properties.

  25 July 2026, 9:19 am

• Politics

  Adelaide Infrastructure Plans under Scrutiny from Local Experts and Communities

  Local experts and residents weigh in on recent South Australian infrastructure initiatives, focusing on impacts for daily life, jobs, and services in Adelaide.

  25 July 2026, 9:19 am

• Politics

  South Australia Redraws Electoral Maps, Thousands Face New Voting Districts in 2026

  The Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission has redrawn several Adelaide electorates, meaning thousands of residents will vote in a different seat at the next state election and some local candidates will face new competition.

  25 July 2026, 9:16 am

• Politics

  Adelaide's 20-Year Plan Upgrades Trams, Rail, Motorways Starting 2026

  Adelaide residents may notice tram overpasses opening in 2026 and longer-term changes to rail lines and motorway links under the adopted 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy.

  25 July 2026, 9:15 am

• Politics

  South Australian Public Transport Strategy Review and Adelaide Integrated Transport Strategy Target Congestion for Local Residents

  The City of Adelaide endorsed its Integrated Transport Strategy on 22 July 2025 while the state government reviews regional services as part of a 30-year plan, directly affecting daily travel for Adelaide commuters and regional communities.

  25 July 2026, 9:11 am

• Politics

  Adelaide Speeds Housing Approvals With New Planning Reforms

  South Australia's streamlined development assessment process could shorten approval times for residential and commercial projects, potentially affecting housing supply, construction jobs, and local service delivery across the city.

  12 July 2026, 9:55 am

• Politics

  Federal, state environmental rules reshape Adelaide's development pipeline

  Stricter federal and state environmental assessments will slow some projects but are expected to create compliance jobs and potentially drive costs up for Adelaide homebuyers and businesses.

  12 July 2026, 9:50 am