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Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis confirmed the mining industry will be immune from future SA tax rate hikes, as he takes a jab at anti-vax theories at a major business lunch.

Rescuers are searching ruined buildings after the strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines in 50 years killed at least 45 people and displaced more than 32,000.

The state government claims to have hit an elective surgery milestone, one cancer patient saying his experience with the health system has been “nothing but positive”.

SA’s absent election boss has been asking for polling dates to change for a decade, as yesterday’s shock request for a half-year delay threatens to leave seats empty far longer.