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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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North & North East

Mark Michael Mullet, 41 from Salisbury East, leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court after appearing for the first time charges with 3D printed guns, ammo and pyrotechnics located at his home and in his luggage at Darwin Airport. Picture: Leah Smith

Man faces court after DIY weapons, ammo found in luggage

A northern suburbs man has appeared in court after being arrested at the airport when 3D printed guns, ammo and pyrotechnics were allegedly found in his luggage.

Police & Courts

Plumber Bradley Rashleigh artwork for tiser

‘Hidden kitchen guns’ twist as plumber’s drug charge dropped

A drug trafficking charge against an Adelaide plumber has been dropped in court – as he pleads not guilty over guns allegedly found inside a hidden wall cavity.

Police & Courts

Daniel Dimitri Janyckyj, a 35-year-old former Olympic Taekwondo reservist for Australia, has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond for more than $34,000 dodgy building works completed under his unlicensed business.

Dodgy builder ordered to pay compo for rubbish work

A taekwondo expert who became a landscaper has faced court for dodgy building jobs across Adelaide, and was ordered to repay his customers.

Police & Courts

What he said: Speirs’ full speech to media outside court

The former Liberal leader appeared outside an Adelaide court and delivered a three-minute address to the media. Read his full speech and watch the video.

North & North East

Gerard Binek, 32, died after his motorbike crashed into a tree on Vindana Rd at Paralowie on November 12, 2024. Picture: GoFundMe

Father, ‘big brother of the street’ killed in Paralowie crash

A man who died when his motorcycle hit a tree in Paralowie was a “loving” father of three – with help now sought for his grieving family.

Police & Courts

Victor Harbor’s ‘Shonky Tonks’ charged with selling guns illegally

The owner of a well-known Victor Harbor camping and business has faced court charged with owning and selling unlicensed firearms, including 12-guage shotguns.

Police & Courts

Geoff Mew is facing charges over guns, drugs and a childlike sex doll. Picture: Facebook

Meth dealer with ‘unhealthy interest’ in guns pleads for mercy

An Adelaide meth dealer with an “unhealthy interest” in guns had nearly 2500 files relating to firearms, a court has heard.

Police & Courts

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Distracted truckie causes traffic chaos running red light

A grandfather was killed by a truckie running a red light and revived at the scene, a court was told – saying he spent months in agony and felt his broken bones “moving around”.

Police & Courts

Ainish Varandani 18-year-old fights back against another teen thought armed and trying to steal his car has been caught on camera., The young man has spoken from his hospital bed about the random attack that left him injured and bloodied. Picture: 9News

Twist as alleged violent attempted carjacker back in court

A teenager who allegedly tried to carjack another teen – leaving him bloodied in hospital – is seeking to lessen his charges, a court has heard.

Police & Courts

The defence for a Cairns man on trial for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl on multiple occasions has asked the jury to focus on the inconsistencies in the victim’s stories. Picture: Istock

Abuser’s foul screams as he assaulted pregnant ex

A man who screamed into the stomach of his pregnant partner as he slammed her head on the ground has been jailed for years of violence.

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