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Leah SmithMessenger reporter

Leah Smith is a reporter with The Advertiser and The Messenger. She covers general news with a specialisation in search and trends, as well as courts and councils in the northern suburbs. She began her career in 2023 after graduating from the University of South Australia.

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District Court Judge Jane Schammer wearing new robes. Law Picture Greg Higgs 15/2/2017

‘Confused’: Why judge can’t sentence pedophile for months of conduct

A factory worker swapping vile images of children for months can be sentenced for just two days of his offending because of a legal quirk, a court heard.

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Karina White, 43, has been arrested after a meth lab was located in her Camden Park home allegedly used by husband Adam White, 36. Picture: Facebook

‘Sparse to say the least’: Doubt as alleged meth chef’s wife in court

Police have charged the wife of an Adelaide chef over his alleged meth lab – but a magistrate says the case against her is weak.

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North Adelaide Chef Adam White, 36, arrested after allegedly cooking meth in his Camden Park unit. Picture: Facebook,

Adelaide chef charged with cooking up meth

A chef from a North Adelaide cafe has been refused bail after allegedly manufacturing 5kg of meth in his home, with police arresting a second person.

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Adelaide alleged ‘sex pest’ lawyer suffers new court loss

An Adelaide lawyer facing allegations of sexual misconduct has been ordered to pay court costs for his fight to keep name secret.

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Rain has finally arrived in South Australia this morning . BOM radar . Picture: BOM

Two months of rain in one morning: Adelaide’s wet weather wallop

At long last, Adelaide has had the deluge it’s been waiting for all year. And it didn’t take long to hit a 2025 milestone.

Police & Courts

Jonty Akari, 19, has been charged after allegedly filming himself riding trains. Pictures: Facebook,

‘Urbexboy’ guilty of trespass – but was CBD stunt criminal?

A Magistrate has asked Police prosecutors to explain how dangerous stunts on top of CBD high-rises are criminal before he can sentence a young man for his social media stunts.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 20, 2024: Neo Nazi James Holliday leaving the Police City Watch House after appearing in Adelaide Magistrates Court. Picture: No Byline / NewsWire

Even more charges dropped after alleged Nazi Oz Day rally

A third man has had a Nazi charge dropped after a rally in the Adelaide CBD – but still has to appear in court in person next time.

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A man has been charged with arson after a fire at an iconic northern performing arts centre injured a man as he tried to put it out. , Police, fire crews and paramedics were called to Playford Civic Centre in Elizabeth – home to the Shedley Theatre – just after 10pm on Wednesday. Picture: Darcy Fitzgerald

Watch: Firefighters battle alleged arson attack near theatre

An alleged arsonist has appeared in court after a blaze at an iconic council building left a man with burns. Watch the video.

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Alleged disqualified driver appears in court after horror St Kilda crash . Jake McGee, 19 of Elizabeth Vale, leaves court after first hearing in wake of horror crash that hurt 5 people including himself . Picture: Leah Smith

Teen charged over shocking crash was drunk at the time, court told

A teenager charged over a crash that injured his four passengers was drunk and banned from driving at the time, a court has heard.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 20, 2024: Neo Nazi Mason Robbins on bail is seen leaving the Adelaide Magistrates court., Picture: NO BI-LINE.

SAPOL cops legal bills as Aus Day Nazi charges dropped

A man arrested after an Australia Day parade in Adelaide’s CBD has been cleared of all criminal allegations in court.

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