Cruel owner’s lie to RSPCA before dog found in horrific condition
A man lied to RSPCA inspectors attending over a cruelty report that his dog had died before they returned to find him alive but with a host of medical issues.
Police & Courts SA
‘I’ll set you on fire’: SANFL player sentenced for death threats to wife
He was once a sporting star at a well known SANFL club. Now this man is behind bars after holding a petrol can and lighter to his ex-wife’s head.
7NEWS slapped with massive fine after causing rape mistrial
7NEWS has received a hefty penalty for “sensationalist” reporting that resulted in a mistrial – with a judge hoping to highlight the seriousness of such offending.
Twist as Olympic cyclist faces court over wife’s death
There has been a delay in the court case of one of Australia’s top sportsmen who allegedly killed his Olympian wife who was due to enter pleas to his charges.
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Bricklayer extradited to South Australia on historic child sex charges
A court has heard how a Sunshine Coast bricklaying business owner has been “hiding in plain sight” awaiting possible historical child sex charges, where police allege he impregnated a 14-year-old girl.
Shock scenes in dramatic police drill at major shopping centre
Confronting scenes have been captured at a major suburban shopping complex as police ran a mock attack drill overnight.
Grindr groomer encouraged teen boy to sneak out of home
A man has sobbed as he learnt his fate for grooming and indecently assaulting a 15-year-old boy.
Dancing accountant learns her fate over ex-cop boyfriend’s dark deals
A burlesque dancer who made the “incredibly stupid” decision to deliver drugs in her boyfriend’s multimillion-dollar enterprise has walked free from court.
Lovers roped in to kill plot, court hears
Four people charged over the death of Geoffrey McLean were supposed to enter their pleas today – instead, a court heard the case is chaotic.
Identity of Hills crash victim revealed as locals rush to help
The man who died behind the wheel of his station wagon in the Adelaide Hills has been identified – as locals share how they rushed to try to save him.
Man accused of violent murder stuns mid-trial
A man accused of the horrific bashing murder of his partner while high on drugs has suddenly changed his plea halfway through the trial.
Nurse banned after spending night in patient’s bed
A mental health nurse has been disqualified for multiple “highly unprofessional” relationships with vulnerable patients, including staying the night in one man’s bed.
Alleged wife-killer ‘palliative, can’t move, intensely agitated’
A court has been given insight into the health of “Nonna” Maria Dimasi’s alleged killer husband as authorities grapple with where to house him.
Charge dropped but sex offender model still faces life in jail
The Adelaide model and actress who appeared in Wolf Creek and Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueblurger is facing a possible life sentence.
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