The Snowtown murders were Australia's most horrific and sustained serial killings details of the case appalled the nation - not to mention South Australia, which already has a reputation for producing the country's highest number of serial killers.

Not only does he investigate the lives of the convicted men but he digs deeper, telling the stories of their twelve victims and exploring the complicated social web that enabled them to not only prey on their victims, but to get away with their crimes for so long. Now, using his years of experience as a police reporter for the Adelaide Advertiser and Network Ten, Pudney pieces together the complete story of the Snowtown murders. When bodies were discovered in barrels in 1999, hidden within a bank vault in Snowtown in South Australia, Jeremy Pudney was one of the first journalists on the scene. The change in news leadership at Nine News Adelaide is key “to taking the success it has achieved over the past few years to the next level”, Wick said.The definitive account of Australia's most notorious criminal case. “With over 20 years’ experience, he has an exceptional resume across print and television, is the current president of the SA Press Club and the author of the best-selling book ‘Snowtown: The Bodies in Barrels Murders’.” Talking about the shuffle, Nine Adelaide managing director Sean O’Brien said: “Jeremy will build on the great culture we have at Nine, where creating great content and distributing it broadly is everything. He said: “I am excited to take on this important role and to lead the team during a time when gathering accurate and trustworthy news is more important than ever.” Pudney joined Nine News Adelaide in 2014 as deputy news director.

“To my friends and colleagues there – I wish you nothing but success. I’m proud to have been a part of Nine News, a great and trustworthy team.” Mark Llewellyn returns to Nine as creative director, news and current affairsĪgars said: “Nine has played a huge and enjoyable role in my life and I’m fortunate to have worked with so many outstanding people.Darren Wick talks Nine News’ set refresh.He has mentored many young reporters and ends his tenure knowing that he has made an important impact to news gathering in SA.” “Under Tony’s leadership, Nine News Adelaide grew to a one-hour bulletin and he oversaw the introduction of an additional afternoon bulletin during the week. Nine director of news and current affairs Darren Wick said: “Tony leaves behind an important legacy and a length of service that is to be celebrated and admired. The broadcaster has promoted deputy Jeremy Pudney to succeed Agars. Tony Agars has departed as news director of Nine News Adelaide after 15 years in the role.

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