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Charlie Dadds is a digital reporter for The Advertiser and The Messenger, covering news across southern Adelaide. He graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2023 and is passionate about writing and all things sport.

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Police & Courts

Wanted man Joshua House. Picture: SA Police

Man on the run after serious assault in Morphett Vale

Police are desperately searching for a wanted man – who may be armed – over a serious assault in Morphett Vale late last month.

Police & Courts

Jennifer Watkins, 47, is alleged to have fraudulently claimed over $16,000 in government flood recovery grants. Picture: Charlie Dadds

Pathetic reason woman scammed $16k in Murray flood grants

A woman scammed more than $16,000 from taxpayers after falsely claiming compo from the River Murray floods – with a court told why.

EXCLUSIVESport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 23: Tom Powell of the Kangaroos runs with the ball during the round two AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Melbourne Demons at Marvel Stadium, on March 23, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

‘They were elite’: SA coaches who inspired young gun’s AFL journey

From Unley Oval to the MCG, this rising North Melbourne star is back home for Gather Round – praising the Adelaide coaches who helped him.

Sport

Two-times Brownlow medallist and St Kilda legend Robert Harvey dropped in for a surprise coaching session with Onkaparinga Valley Footy Club this week ahead of the Gather Round. Picture: Supplied

Brownlow medallist’s incredible surprise for local footy club

One of the AFL’s greatest players shocked a local footy club in Adelaide’s south this week during his Gather Round trip.

Police & Courts

Adelaide electrical business owner Heath Chance Mason leaves court charged over creating and distributing invasive images of women. Picture: Charlie Dadds,

Electrician hit with non-consensual sex charges over a decade

An Adelaide businessman has appeared in court facing nearly 30 allegations of horrific offences against women, including 10 counts of sex without consent.

SA News

The Tumby Bay Mitre10 was destroyed in a devastating fire on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Picture:, Supplied

Tragic fire turns couple’s entire business to ashes

A small SA town has rallied behind a couple who lost their entire livelihood in a massive blaze at the weekend.

Police & Courts

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos May 11, 2023: Generic Adelaide court house photos - District Court - Sir Samuel Way Building. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Naomi Jellicoe

Snapchat predator impregnated teen girl after meet-up

A young man has been sentenced after getting a 14-year-old girl pregnant and keeping naked photos of her.

Police & Courts

Steven Literacki, 71, of Christies Beach has been sentenced after he was taken to court by his local council for failing to stop leaving food for birds outside his house. 6 April 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

Council takes retiree to court for feeding birds at his home

He says he’s just been doing it out of the goodness of his heart, but an Adelaide court has heard neighbours think this man’s hobby just stinks.

Police & Courts

Emergency services were alerted to the serious assault at Morphett Vale on Columba St on Saturday morning at 12.45am Dasha Havrilenko

Neighbours in fear after alleged midnight murder attempt

A midnight knock on the door, a series of chilling texts allegedly detailing a terrifying plan – now neighbours are scared. Go inside the alleged home invasion in Adelaide’s south.

Police & Courts

Police are investigating after shots were fired at an Andrews Farm home early this morning. Picture: 7NEWS

Botched gang murder drive-by got wrong house, shot ‘friend’: court

A friend of an alleged gang member was accidentally shot through a bedroom window during a botched murder plot to kill a rival, a court has heard.

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