James Wakelin

1 month ago | abc.net.au | Thomas Kelsall |James Wakelin

The Whyalla steelworks' blast furnace will be shut down for 36 hours to undergo "urgent" maintenance work as administrators warn the plant is in a "state of disrepair" and they are "extremely concerned" for the health and wellbeing of local workers. The blast furnace will begin a 36-hour shutdown on Wednesday, according to Energy and Mining Minister Tom Koutsantonis, bringing a temporary halt to steel production in Whyalla.

Dec 20, 2024 | abc.net.au | Jordanna Schriever |James Wakelin

Over 10 years, the notorious "bicycle bandit" terrorised innocent bank tellers at gunpoint. His identity remained a mystery for almost two decades until police used an emerging forensic technique to unmask the culprit. Loading... Carrying a duffle bag, a man seamlessly pulls a balaclava down over his face, yanks out a rifle and aims it towards the bank teller.

Dec 6, 2024 | abc.net.au | James Wakelin

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 25-year-old Ngor Bol in the Adelaide CBD in the early hours of Anzac Day in 2022. Thocrial Agoth, 24, who can be named for the first time, was charged with the murder alongside a 20-year-old man — who still cannot be named for legal reasons. Agoth was handed a non-parole period of 24 years and the 20-year-old was handed a non-parole period of 26 years.

Aug 2, 2024 | abc.net.au | James Wakelin

The top cop in South Australia says police forces around the nation are facing challenges in recruiting and retaining officers. Grant Stevens says the risks and the increasing scrutiny associated with being a police officer could be deterring applicants. The commissioner, who will mark a decade in the role next year, says he has no plans to retire. South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has seen a monumental shift in policing over his 42-year career.

Jul 25, 2024 | abc.net.au | Stephanie Richards |James Wakelin

An independent organisation will be selected to review how South Australia's child protection department deal with complaints. Some foster carers say they would rather an independent complaints unit is established instead. An SA government spokesperson says updates on the progress of the review would be shared "as appropriate".