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Isabel McMillan is a reporter with The Advertiser, specialising in courts and news from the northern suburbs. She was previously the SA reporter for NCA NewsWire, and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Australia.

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SAPOL Assistant Commissioner John De Candia for weekend youth crime read. 16th January 2025. Picture Brett Hartwig

Gang ‘link’ in shooting: Six charged after innocent 18-year-old hit

Six people have been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting an unintended target at the “wrong house”.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 12,April, 2024: A 14-year-old girl leaves the Adelaide youth court after facing court on charges of possessing explosive instructions and extremist material Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

Teen downloaded ‘graphic, horrific’ terrorist videos on school laptop

An “unusual girl with unusual interests” has told a court she downloaded “graphic, horrific” extremist videos because she wasn’t allowed to listen to music.

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leaves the Adelaide Magistrates court Wednesday,January,29,2025.Picture Mark Brake

‘Suburban slaver’ wants to see AFP’s case against her

The identity of a foreign woman accused of keeping a youth group in debt bondage for almost a decade can be revealed for the first time.

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Two Victorian men have been arrested in Adelaide following the seizure of 139kg of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of luxury bus. Picture: Australian Federal Police

Dispensable ‘muppets’: Duo sentenced for 139kg cocaine bust

A court has been told two Victorian men who were busted as part of the second-largest cocaine seizure in SA history were just disposable “muppets” for an organised crime syndicate.

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A deep dive has revealed more about the identities of the alleged neo-Nazis who faced court in Adelaide, including a self-described “whites-lover” and the group’s leader.

Unmasked: Alleged neo-nazis from NSW arrested in Aus Day protest

A deep dive has revealed more about the identities of the alleged neo-Nazis who faced court in Adelaide, including a number of people from NSW.

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Unmasked: All the alleged neo-nazis arrested in Aus Day protest named

A deep dive has revealed more about the identities of the alleged neo-Nazis who faced court in Adelaide, including a self-described “whites-lover” and the group’s leader.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Members of the National Socialist Network (NSN) during a counter protest on North Terrace and East Terrace on January 26, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. Australia Day, formerly known as Foundation Day, is the official national day of Australia and is celebrated annually on January 26 to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet to Sydney in 1788. Many indigenous Australians refer to the day as 'Invasion Day' and there is a small but growing movement to change the date amid broader debate on the day's significance. (Photo by Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images)

Neo-nazi leader refuses bail as Australia Day arrests go through court

The leader of an alleged neo-nazi group refused bail, and one pleaded guilty, as more than a dozen men faced charges after an Australia Day protest. Here’s what happened in court.

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Maria Dimasi. Picture: Supplied by family

‘Never forgive the evil act’: Dimasi family speak after court’s shock find

The 92-year-old, dementia-riddled husband of Maria “Nonna” Dimasi killed her “knowingly”, and was mentally fit at the time of the attack, but will not face a murder trial. This is why.

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Police officer Simon Gorzechowski, 41, jailed for abusing teenage step-daughter.

‘The face of safety’ but a predator at home: Abusive cop sentenced

He was supposed to be the “face of safety”, but this cop turned out to be a predator behind closed doors. Now his victim says she can finally move on after a Judge handed down his sentence.

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BLURRED . A woman in her 60s leaves Adelaide Magistrates court where she is charged with historical abuse of children as young as 12. Picture: Isabel McMillan

Why you can’t know the identity of this alleged historic sex offender

A middle-aged woman accused of the historic sexual abuse of boys as young as 12 has answered charges in court. This is why you still can’t know her identity.

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