New charges against MP accused of assaulting wife A state MP is accused of six assaults on his wife, with court records showing three new charges laid against him. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom over thefts A disgraced ex-Liberal MP has been sent to jail for ripping off a scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged students. AAP · Oct 21, 2025
Thieving MP to step down after failing in fraud appeal A politician says he plans to exit state parliament after losing an appeal against convictions for theft and dishonesty charges, as he faces a jail term. AAP · Aug 28, 2025
'Greedy' MP facing jail term for theft and dishonesty An MP faces a jail term after a judge decided to proceed with the sentencing process on theft and dishonesty convictions, rather than await an appeal outcome. AAP · Mar 20, 2025
MP appeals theft, dishonesty convictions A court has begun hearing MP Troy Bell's appeal against convictions for theft and dishonesty, a week before a judge hears sentencing submissions in the case. AAP · Mar 13, 2025
By-election cost a factor in MP's sentencing process A judge has agreed to hear sentencing submissions on a state MP convicted of theft but may revisit his decision if given details on by-election costings. AAP · Jan 30, 2025
MP vows to stay in parliament despite theft convictions MP Troy Bell has vowed to stay in the SA parliament despite being convicted of stealing $430,000 from not-for-profits that helped vulnerable school children. AAP · Oct 15, 2024
MP Troy Bell to appeal theft, dishonesty convictions South Australian MP Troy Bell will appeal his conviction for theft and dishonesty offences for stealing more than $436,000 from an educational not-for-profit. AAP · Oct 1, 2024
MP found guilty of stealing $436,000 from non-profit South Australian MP Troy Bell has been found guilty of theft and dishonesty offences for stealing more than $436,000 from an educational not-for-profit. AAP · Sep 26, 2024
Don't convict MP on fraud 'vibe' charges, jury urged The case against independent SA MP Troy Bell on theft charges involving more than $430,000 has "more holes than a Balfours crumpet", a jury has been told. AAP · Sep 16, 2024
$436k shortfall in accused MP's transfers, trial told SA MP Troy Bell transferred funds back to a not-for-profit he is alleged to have stolen from to avoid the risk of being exposed, a court has been told. AAP · Sep 9, 2024
ICAC intercepted MP's call with Lib leader, court told The prosecution and the defence have delivered opening addresses in the trial of South Australian MP Troy Bell, who is charged with theft and dishonesty. AAP · Jun 19, 2024
SA MP stole from not-for-profits, court told South Australian MP Troy Bell was a trusted man who avoided scrutiny as he stole funds while working for the Education Department, a court has been told. AAP · Jun 18, 2024
Independent SA MP Troy Bell calls for subsidy to assist regional nursing students with city placement costs A state MP is calling for a subsidy to help regional nursing students in South Australia undertake essential city placements, in the same way city students receive support for regional placements. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
ABC News · Dec 6, 2022 Mount Gambier rail turntable falls victim to fire, vandalism There are calls for development, including construction of new homes, to revive a site which a historian says has become an eyesore.
ABC News · Sep 15, 2022 No security guards in $8 million Mt Gambier hospital plans, prompting calls for more details Security guards will not be included "at this stage" in a planned overhaul of Mount Gambier's emergency department, after years of lobbying and numerous staff assaults.
ABC News · Aug 30, 2022 South Australian mother unable to continue CBD oil epilepsy treatment for child due to prohibitive cost Kat Cooper says her daughter is deteriorating since she stopped her medicinal cannabis, which costs $196 per 1 millilitre every 12 days.
ABC News · Jul 27, 2022 Public officials able to charge taxpayers for legal fees after SA ICAC probes, even if they’re convicted A prominent barrister says the public should be "outraged" by changes that will allow members of parliament, police and public servants in South Australia who are charged after anti-corruption probes to slug taxpayers for their legal fees, even if they are convicted.
ABC News · Jun 30, 2022 MP calls for greater cooperation as regional SA patients experience delays in hospital treatment Major delays for hospital treatment in regional SA prompts an independent MP to call for better cooperation between the state government, ambulances and the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
ABC News · Apr 20, 2022 David Speirs extends olive branch to former Liberal MPs, as Bragg voters prepare for third election South Australia's new Opposition Leader leaves open the possibility of luring MPs facing corruption charges back to the Liberal fold, as the party faces the challenge of having to retain a blue-ribbon seat at a by-election triggered by the former deputy premier.
ABC News · Mar 23, 2022 New SA Premier Peter Malinauskas highlights Limestone Coast as key target for growth SA Premier says regional forestry sector key in addressing the nation's wood shortage
Manchester Evening News · Mar 22, 2022 Ex-soldier, 32, threatened to 'chop up' his partner as he stomped on her broken leg Arron Chevelleau pleaded guilty to two assaults, which left both victims needing surgery for their injuries
ABC News · Mar 22, 2022 Mount Gambier MP Troy Bell admonished for not appearing in person in court over accommodation allowance charges A prosecutor tells an Adelaide court it is "unsatisfactory" that recently re-elected independent MP Troy Bell, who is facing deception charges, did not appear in court.
ABC News · Mar 15, 2022 Mount Gambier MP Troy Bell to face trial on theft charges after losing High Court appeal bid Independent MP Troy Bell will face a District Court trial accused of misappropriating public funds before he entered parliament after he lost his High Court bid challenging the charges.
ABC News · Mar 15, 2022 Former Liberal MP Troy Bell hits out at Premier Steven Marshall days ahead of SA election Liberal-turned-independent MP Troy Bell releases a scathing public letter to his former party days out from the SA state election, refusing to guarantee support in the event of a hung parliament and telling Premier Steven Marshall the "clock is ticking" to match Labor spending in his seat.