Miner murdered Vietnam vet in million-dollar opal feud
A jury has found a veteran miner guilty of the bloody murder of a bitter rival in the state’s Far North, with the pair in a years-long dispute over mining disputes.
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Alleged ‘King Kong’ outback murder over $1m in stolen gems
A dispute over alleged stolen opals ended with a bloody fatality in an SA outback mining town, after a weapon was allegedly pulled during a heated altercation.
‘Sinking fund’: Uninsured boaties set to pay for deserted shipwreck
A council has introduced a “unique” fee to mitigate the clean-up of sunken boats, sparked by one wreck which has remained on the ocean floor near a foreshore for almost a year.
Bad blood: Opal mining feud ends in deadly stabbing in Far North
A historical feud between two former co-workers involving alleged opal mining and death threats ended fatally in a remote town in the state’s Far North, a court has heard.
‘Bloody disgrace’: Controversial call forces closure of beloved pet shop
A much-loved pet store and disability employment provider has announced it’s closing up shop after more than 40 years in business following the loss of a council contract.
‘Still suffering’: Sacrifice of SA war widows in spotlight
More than 3000 war widows reside in South Australia, with an annual day of commemoration set to highlight the sacrifices they have made after losing their loved ones.
‘Iconic’: SA city opens epic $200m bridge in style
An SA city’s $200 million bridge project has opened to traffic for the first time, with the rest of the works slated to finish later this year.
Predator made child exploitation material for woman he met online
An Eyre Peninsula man in his 20s claimed he had no attraction to children and was trying to gain the affection of an online lover when he facilitated the creation of child exploitation material.
Whyalla meth dealer brutally bashed customer over $200 debt
Two Whyalla brothers have been found guilty of savagely beating a man to a pulp over a $200 debt, before stealing his brother’s motorbike and pushing their mother to the ground.
‘Significant’: SA man arrested after massive weapons arsenal discovery
Ballistic body armour, bomb-making material and dozens of firearms were among the weapons seized after an SA man was arrested during a multi-agency operation.
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