South Australia

Former Liberal leader David Speirs (right) has been convicted and fined for supplying cocaine.

Ex-state Liberal leader fined $9000 for cocaine supply

A former state Liberal leader who supplied cocaine to friends and used the drug as a ‘form of escapism’ has been fined and must do community service.

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‘Brucey’ was seen near Normanville on Tuesday

Algae poisoning theory as sharks edge closer to popular beaches

‘Brucey’ may be in trouble after several sightings of the white pointer across SA’s iconic beaches.

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Both Alvin’s parents were charged for criminal neglect over his death in 2021

Mother of three-week-old baby killed tells father she will never forgive him

Alvin died in 2021 with injuries similar to those found in a ‘high-impact car crash’.

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‘Bruce’ has been earlier spotted at Maslins and Aldinga beaches in the past week.
Vonne McGlynn was murdered by a woman who wanted to use her identity and steal her house. (HANDOUT/SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE)

Dismembered neighbour buried under kids' cubbyhouse

A killer who dismembered her elderly neighbour has revealed details of her horrendous crime in a failed bid to have her sentence reduced.

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Valerie went missing wearing a pink collar and weighing less than 4kgs.

Valerie the Dachshund survives 500 days in Aussie wilderness

A miniature dachshund called Valerie has become internationally renowned after recently being spotted alive on Kangaroo Island where she went missing 16 months ago. 

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The north-south motorway was partly closed for hours as crews cleaned up the carcass of the seal.

Sea lion struck by car after straying onto major highway

The road was closed for hours as crews brought in a crane to remove the seal.

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Paddy Colliar in court over his own brutal assault whilst working as a topless waiter in Adelaide.

Bachelorette contestant details stabbing to court

Paddy Colliar was brutally assaulted whilst working as a topless waiter.

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Adelaide woman assaulted by tall man with straggly black hair in inner western suburbs

Manhunt underway following alleged assault of female jogger

The man allegedly grabbed the woman from behind after she overtook him whilst out running.

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David Speirs has pleaded guilty to two counts of supplying or administering a drug. (Abe Maddison/AAP PHOTOS)

Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs

Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has admitted supplying drugs to two people, pleading guilty to charges in court.

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The 76-year-old local woman was unresponsive when she was pulled from Mawson Lakes by responding emergency services.
A National Socialist Network member told a magistrate his charges should be dropped. (Morgan Sette/AAP PHOTOS)

Accused neo-nazi clashes with magistrate

A man accused of displaying a nazi symbol on his shirt has told a court the charge should be dropped ‘because no crime has been committed’.

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Kimberley appeared in the District Court on today where she pleaded guilty to multiple counts of assault and theft, stemming from incidents on March 3, last year.

Axe rampage mum of seven pleads guilty to new charges

Kimberley Hudson made headlines in 2023 after swinging an axe at emergency services officers

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