Malinauskas Poised for Labor Win in SA Election

0:00This is Cory with the story, here with their quick two-minute update from Adelaide News today. South Australia's state election is in its final days, with labor leader Peter Malinowska's poised for a big win. Polls show his party holding a strong lead, potentially rewriting records by grabbing most of the 47 lower house seats. It's like the tense end of a cricket match, where victory feels close, but nerves run high. Malinowska's has led labor for eight years, using sharp political skills to build this advantage. He's admitted to a bit of paranoia, pushing hard to sweep every seat. Meanwhile, liberal leader Ashton Hurn, who's only had about 100 days in the top job, stays upbeat despite tough predictions. Her background in communications and past roles with federal liberals has helped her shine, especially in recent debates. Pressure is mounting inside labor, where anything short of total dominance might feel like failure. Hurn keeps her give-a-year-all attitude, ready to accept whatever comes.

1:00Both camps are watching minor players like one nation closely, but the focus stays on avoiding slip-ups as voting nears. Labor hits some bumps this week, defending their chief help officer over resurfaced algal bloom concerns from a TV report. There was also backlash from a mishandled email to a grieving widow, which health minister Chris picked and owned up to amid personal tragedies in his family. In lighter moments, reporters checked if the leaders had bar-pouring certifications for campaign pub stops. Hurn said she was supervised, while Malinowska's dodged with a joke about pouring at home. Expect labor to hold the political ground comfortably when polls close on Saturday. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen, S-O-L-I-SOL-Pillow.com.