Billionaire Shahin family’s luxury car ATO legal war
A long-running stoush between the Shahin family, who founded OTR convenience stores and the Smokemart chain, over the use of a fleet of 40 luxury cars can be revealed for the first time.
Police & Courts SA
Man hit teen on bike, then fled grieving ‘angry mob’
A father who tried to frighten a “hooning” teen with his $100k ute ended up hitting him – and was immediately chased by an “angry mob” grieving the death of a mate.
First thing freed killer did after more than 40 years in jail
This morning, he was released after serving more than 40 years for a murder he says he’s innocent of – and here’s the first thing Derek Bromley did.
Woman, 76, caught driving drunk down wrong side of highway
Multiple drunk or drugged speeding drivers have been caught in regional SA, with one woman on the wrong side the highway – and over the limit.
Northern suburbs man charged over child exploitation material
A 40-year-old northern suburbs man will face court next month, over serious online child sex offences.
‘Minor improvements’ flagged by top cop in Marion evacuation review
The state’s top cop says he is satisfied with the emergency response to Westfield Marion, which was allegedly sparked by a group of teenagers over a $155 jumper.
Top cop’s revolutionary idea to battle the rising SA fuel theft rate
SA service station owner Jimmy Rugari has a mix of old school customer service but also has embraced a top cop’s genius idea to make him money and curb crime from fuel while he sleeps. Here’s how.
Beloved great-grandmother killed on her way to volunteer
A 79-year-old northern suburbs great-grandmother was killed on her birthday, during her morning strolling to volunteer at a nearby hospital.
Vomiting blood – but turned away from the RAH, inquest told
An expert doctor has told an inquest a man who died after being turned away from the RAH had a 95 per cent chance of surviving with proper care.
Australia’s Got Talent star doubles down on denying rape charge
An Australia’s Got Talent finalist has once again denied raping a dance student saying the sex was consensual, a court has heard.
Man stabbed, punched another man in shocking CBD club brawl
A young man has been sentenced for leaping into a violent brawl at a bar in Adelaide’s CBD, during which six people were stabbed.
Man was watching TV while driving his car – on meth
A man has been jailed for a spate of appalling driving offences, including watching TV while driving – and high on meth.
Five in custody over meth, heroin and coke haul Adelaide’s west
Five people have faced court after a large haul of drugs including meth, heroin and cocaine as well as firearms, nunchucks and cash was seized on Saturday.
Revealed: SA’s disgraced teachers harbouring sinister secrets
From grooming children to a sophisticated drug enterprise, these South Australian teachers had their heinous crimes exposed in court.
‘Our hearts ache’: Kayla’s mum pays tribute to ‘sassy’ daughter
When Stacey Wright heard a knock at her door in the middle of the night, she had no idea what would come next would change her life forever.
More than a number: The faces of the 44 lives lost on SA roads
Fletch was a dad, Shakeena was a beautiful soul, Ian and Rose died together and Max was just 18. These are the South Australians killed on our roads so far in 2024.
Anzac Day search unveils secret heroin trafficking operation
A man has been jailed after people arrived at his house to buy heroin – while police were searching it, a court has heard.
Shock as MP found guilty on four deceit charges
The SA MP said his position in parliament was still tenable despite being surprised by a verdict he said he expected would clear his name.
‘I found vile images by accident’, SA business empire heir tells court
The young heir to one of SA’s largest seafood empires says he didn’t try to find child exploitation images – but a judge has slapped him down.
Elderly man ‘froze to death’ outside crisis shelter
An elderly homeless man is feared to have frozen to death in his car while parked outside an Adelaide men’s shelter.
Eshays replaced by redhot armed gangs as crime rates surge
Once identifiable by a bumbag and sports hoodie, the eshay menace is being replaced by armed youth gangs – who experts say are behind the surge in retail crime.
Man hid $24k of cannabis, pills in his mum’s garage
A man has been sentenced after being caught with drugs three times in seven months – each time busted because of his bad driving.
‘Heart of gold’: Man killed in peak- hour freeway crash identified
A Christies Beach man has been identified as the victim of the Southern Expressway crash on Friday and remembered by mates as having a ‘heart of gold’.
Teen boy stabbed, attackers still on the run
A teenager was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the northern suburbs, with police hunting for the alleged attacker.
Person dead after house fire in Adelaide’s west
A body has been found after a massive blaze erupted at a western suburbs home on Saturday morning, with Major Crime detectives now at the scene.
Man killed in horrific multi-car crash on Southern Expressway
A southern suburbs man has died, while others are being treated in hospital after a horrifying multi-car collision on the Southern Expressway.
Family remember young pilot killed in SA as a ‘kind caring man’
The family of a young pilot killed in a plane crash in the state’s far north have spoken of his kind nature and ambitions.
Cops search for Bible-wielding man after alleged attack
Police are appealing to find a man who allegedly unleashed an attack on an innocent victim in the city’s busy Riverbank precinct.
Elderly woman dies after hit and run crash
An 85-year-old woman has died after a shocking crash earlier this week – with police still hunting for an alleged hit-run driver.
Man charged with decade old robbery after break-in and wild police pursuit
A couple face serious charges after allegedly breaking into southern suburbs properties, then leading police on a brazen police pursuit which lead to the man charged over a robbery that occurred nearly a decade ago.
Secret side hustle leads to failed dessert bar owner’s arrest
The former owner of a popular dessert bar made the “worst mistake of his life” after the collapse of his business led to a $10k cannabis enterprise.
Dad only imported $1m in meth chemicals out of ‘fear for his life’
A father of four who imported enough chemicals to make $1m worth of meth did so only because he feared for his life, a court has heard.
Bashed in the head: Hospital horror sparks new nurse union plea
An experienced nurse has been assaulted by a mental health patient at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, with other staff left “severely shaken” by the incident.
Child protection slammed by coroner over baby’s ‘squalor’ death
An infant boy who spent his final night sleeping on a fold-out couch in a “squalid” home would still be alive if DCP had intervened, according to the State Coroner.
‘Panicked’ man hit scrap yard worker with car – twice
A judge has handed down her verdict in the trial of a “panicked” man who claims he was trying to evade angry employees when he hit one with his car twice.
How much?! Staggering value new driver spy cams will reap in fines
Controversial new technology rolled out to catch drivers on their phones is set to deliver a whopping amount to the state’s coffers if their first week in action is any indication.
‘Position is untenable’: Opponent calls on Burns to end campaign
An opponent of embattled police union presidential candidate Wade Burns has called on him to end his “untenable” campaign.
‘We can’t be quiet anymore’: Family speaks out after brutal death
Young mum Synamin Bell was brutally bashed to death by her partner while he was in a drug “psychosis”. Now her devastated family has paid tribute to the “vibrant soul”.
Decided: Whether drug-accused SA dad will land in Bali prison
Former Port Lincoln father Troy Smith has learned whether he will face time inside a Bali jail cell — with his charge over 3g of meth determined.
Fatal crash meth mum won’t be jailed over son’s death
This little boy’s mother was on meth when she caused his death in a road crash. Today, a judge told her not to worry – because she is not going to jail.
Soaring DV figures reveal depth of SA’s crisis
New data from SA Police shows a staggering increase in domestic violence incidents over the past year, just days away from a landmark Royal Commission.
Burst water main causes city traffic chaos
A burst water main in the city caused chaos for commuters on Friday morning, with flooding the road and local residents and businesses left without water.
Dad’s bizarre explanation for vile acts with children’s toys
A father of three turned his children’s toys into sex dolls and downloaded abuse material because he was “bored”, a court has heard.
Dementia sufferer allegedly stabbed wife 76 times
A man who launched a fatal, frenzied attack against his wife is too dangerous to be moved into a care home for dementia sufferers, a court has heard.
Teens arrested after alleged baseball bat attack
Two teenagers have been arrested after a man was allegedly attacked with a baseball bat in Murray Bridge, leaving him with serious injuries.
‘He was cherished’: Young pilot killed in Outback plane crash identified
A pilot aged in his 20s died following a plane crash in the state’s Far North on Thursday.
‘There was no rape’: Man awaits fate for alleged club assault
A man who allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage girl at a CBD nightclub has claimed she lied to explain away her “embarrassing” behaviour, a court has heard.
Four injured after car and bus collide, north of Adelaide
Two people have been rushed to hospital after a serious crash involving a car and bus on Thursday afternoon.
Embattled cop resigns from school board amid assault allegations
An email was circulated to parents after union candidate Wade Burns stepped down from another board — but the Police Association remains silent on bombshell claims.
Boss charged with alleged rape of teenage employee
A 47-year-old northern suburbs man has been charged with allegedly raping one of his teenage employees while he was giving the young girl a lift home after work.
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