Postcard Bandit’s SA bank robbery charge dropped by police
Almost 30 years after taking out a warrant for the arrest of Brenden Abbott in connection with the holdup of a Glenelg bank, police have made a surprise move.
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Fisheries blitz nets dodgy anglers, with one fined $1900
Random inspections across SA over the festive break netted 66 anglers ignoring limits or fishing in illegal areas – including one fined $1900 for breaching bag limits.
Judge in sexual harassment conduct inquiry
A sitting judge is at the centre of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, the state’s judicial watchdog has confirmed.
Deadly street gang war escalates, police fear the worst
Young criminals are increasingly arming themselves with firearms, with the first gun shots fired, in an alarming escalation of a street gang war.
Drone detectors to block flying prison contraband deliveries
After three reported attempts to drop contraband by air to SA jails, Yatala and the Remand Centre may soon implement hi-tech systems to catch drug, phone and weapon drops.
Mysterious twist in ICAC’s probe of bungled Hanlon case
Ann Vanstone’s review of how her office handled the John Hanlon investigation has been delayed after she found new “material’’.
Secret prison numbers reveal time is up for crook system
SA is locking people up faster than it can find room in its cells, new figures reveal, as the push to build a new prison gathers pace.
Top barrister drafted to probe ICAC’s botched Hanlon case
A renowned Sydney lawyer has been named as the man to oversee a review of the bungled investigation into the former Renewal SA boss.
Revealed: Huge site selected for SA’s next prison
A significant parcel of vacant land has been revealed as the site of SA’s future new prison as modelling predicts another 800 beds will be needed by 2030.
‘High stakes’: Parole Board chief’s plea for help
A huge increase in the number of violent criminals being released into the community has prompted SA Parole Board chief to plead for more resources to manage crippling workloads.
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