Shock as ‘friendly neighbour’ found dead after devastating fire
Police are investigating after a man described as a “very friendly guy” was found dead inside his fire-ravaged suburban home overnight – with his dog unharmed in the yard.
Police & Courts SA
$1m reward for missing and murdered kid cold cases
When Suzie turned 11, she became the same age her sister Joanne was when she was snatched in one of SA’s greatest mysteries. So her parents took an astonishing step.
‘Bittersweet’: Child sex case ends with accused teacher’s death
The woman who accused an ex-Trinity College teacher of ongoing abuse has attended court to watch the case’s conclusion, now that he has died.
Serial pedophile receives more jail time for ‘putrid’ historic offences
A deviant predator who abused boys over decades, including “farming them out” to fellow child molester, TV host Ric Marshall, has been sentenced for abusing another young boy.
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‘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.
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