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Sean FewsterChief court reporter

Sean Fewster has covered crime and justice issues in South Australia for more than 20 years as The Advertiser’s chief court reporter, focusing on advocacy for victims and the public’s right to know. He is the author of the bestselling book ‘City of Evil’, which was adapted into a top-rating TV show, and the co-creator and co-host of the award-winning ‘Just Lawful’ true crime podcast.

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Horse trainer Todd Balfour leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court, where he is charged with having assaulted a person on New Year's Day. Picture: Sean Fewster

‘Not something a human does’: Horse man in hot water over odd act

He has enjoyed success the world over by controlling the bit between horses’ teeth, but now this well-known trainer has been punished for taking a bite out of another person.

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Cruel killer’s shock claim, smug actions rile murder victim’s family

A convicted murderer has doubled down after his trial, telling his victim’s family he has “the moral high ground” and will never accept his trial’s verdict.

Police & Courts

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos -APRIL 24, 2024: Sentencing for David Spiers. Picture: NewsWire / Roy VanDerVegt

Speirs admits ‘Deepfake’ excuse a lie as court hands down sentence

David Speirs has run out of options, excuses and time. Now, a court has forced him to face the consequences of his criminal actions.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 4 2025: 10:30am Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs leaving Adelaide Magistrates Court after a charge determination hearing. The police have charged him with supplying a drug (not cannabis) to another person. The charges followed the release of video footage that showed Mr Speirs snorting a white powder substance in his home last year. Picture: NewsWire / Dean Martin

‘A drink and a bag’: Court reveals drug nights at David Speirs’ house

Cocaine in the fireplace, rocks crushed in the kitchen and long Instagram chats about life – this is the unravelling of the former Member for Black.

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March 27 2025David Speirs - Former Libs leader on drug supply charge. Pleads guilty, seen leaving court.Pic. RoyVPhotography

Halls of powder: Speirs says cocaine was ‘escape’

The former Liberal leader has faced court with an explanation for the now infamous “white powder” scandal that ended his political career.

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Angelika Gavare is on trial for the murder of Vonne McGlynn. Video copies of Gavare being interviewed at Christies Beach Police Station 19 Dec 2008.

Gruesome pensioner murderer’s bold bid for shorter sentence

A greed-driven dismemberment murderer awaits her fate on her bid for a shorter sentence due to her now co-operation, which a prosecutor has argued is “self-interested”.

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April 2 2025Riley McGuinness, 18yo former Saints Girls coach on Child Exploitation Material charges is seen leaving Adelaide Magistrates court.Pic. RoyVPhotography

Elite school’s former coach faces court on vile child sexual charges

An elite private girl’s school’s former sports coach has appeared in court in person for the first time accused of horrific sexual offences against children.

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July 7, 2022: Ron Lillecrapp, brother of murder victim Joanne (John) Lillecrapp. PHOTO: Brenton Edwards

Victims uncensored at last with Joanne’s Law finally in force

After more than a decade of advocacy, victims of crime will no longer be censored as new laws come into effect Tuesday.

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David Tzeegankoff is taken back to Glenside hospital. He is seeking release on licence for the killing of Dr Nandadevi Chandra who was treating him at the time for paranoia.

‘Vampire slayer’ detained again over superficial rehabilitation

For three decades, doctors have tried to help this killer overcome his mental illness – now he’s back behind bars, yet again, over his abuse of illicit drugs.

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Kadina Memorial School teacher Thomas Ackland . Picture: Facebook

‘We want your house’, government tells pedophile ex-teacher

This pedophile’s victim wants the state government to pay $500,000 compensation for his abuse. But first, bureaucrats want the criminal’s $405,000 seaside home.

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