Ten weeks is a long time in politics and for Mid North residents looking for leadership stability from the State Government it could seem far longer.
Mike Rann has announced he will resign as Premier in October and Jay Weatherill, currently Minister for Education, Early Childhood Development and Science and Information Economy, will step into the role.
How this change will affect the Mid North is yet to be seen, but it’s well known that Mr Rann has had a soft spot for the region.
SEE THE FULL STORY IN THIS WEEK'S NORTHERN ARGUS (August 10, 2011)