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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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Police & Courts

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.

Police & Courts

Three Port Pirie men have been charged with Commonwealth offences relating to imported consignments of 1,4 Butanediol, commonly known as the date-rape drug 'bute', following a joint operation between the Australian Border Force and South Australian Police. Picture: ABF

Men face lengthy prison prospect after date-rape drug bust

Border force has intercepted a package of a date-rape drug that causes hallucinations, loss of consciousness, disguised as lubricant with three men charged for allegedly importing it.

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Levi Young-Henderson leaves the Adelaide Remand Centre after being granted home detention bail. Picture Isobel MCMillan

Weird moment as teen who allegedly hurt cyclists leaves custody

A teenager who allegedly tied wire across a popular Adelaide bike path – injuring four riders – has been released on bail, but his walk from custody ended in an odd moment.

Police & Courts

Taimania Ngaronoa, (C), a charge determination for a babysitter on child neglect charges after 3yo boy found with burns and other injuries. 21 January 2025. Picture: Dean Martin

Babysitter at centre of child neglect investigation identified

A teenage babysitter who was accused of neglecting a young child in her care has had her charges dropped, while the court was told investigations continue.

SA News

Harpreet Kaur and Brandon Chesney. Picture: The Advertiser

Exposed: The SA nurses you wouldn’t want treating you

Forging prescriptions, lying on resumes and impersonating a RAH nurse, these medical professionals had their registrations canned or restricted. Some of them weren’t even qualified.

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Basketball SA volunteer and former NBL referee Nathan Wieland has been charged with child grooming and child abuse offences. Picture: Facebook.

Sex predator umpire dealt huge jail term after 7 victims speak up

He was once a trusted sporting figure, helping young athletes develop their skills. Now this ‘deviant predator’ will spend years behind bars for preying on teenage boys.

Police & Courts

A Bellingen man is facing several charges including possessing child abuse material and importing a prohibited sex doll.

Dad’s ‘depraved and heinous’ addiction revealed after 10 years

The ‘heinous’ behaviour came to light after police seized his electronic devices.

Police & Courts

Scam alert: Cops warn of fake emails sent from ‘police’ addresses

SA Police issues warning against opening emails from ‘police’ addresses, as international scammers look to scare people into paying ‘fines’.

Police & Courts

Spotlight on Seaford /Seaford Heights - shops and shopping centre.

Hatchback owner on the run after spree of shopping centre break-ins

Police believe one car is linked to a spree of southern suburbs break-ins in popular shopping centres.

Police & Courts

The police chopper was called in to chase a Mercedes in an hour long pursuit overnight. Picture: Flight Radar

Chopper, road spikes used to stop luxury vehicle in police chase

Police say the driver of a luxury car had his tyres punctured by road spikes and spent nearly an hour driving around on his rims before trying to flee on foot.

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