A Lake Macquarie father has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing his daughter and other children. His victims, now adults, speak out to empower others and shed the shame they never deserved to carry.
A three-year-old boy was tragically found dead inside a car in Thabeban, near Bundaberg, hours after he went missing. The community is rallying to support his devastated family.
As January 2026 unfolds, journalist John Hanscombe shares his summer reading list, from gripping thrillers to political exposés, to help you reclaim the slow, carefree month we all deserve. Discover your next great read.
Queensland Police urgently seek public help to find a missing three-year-old boy from Thabeban, last seen on Central Ave. Serious welfare concerns held.
Escape the Aussie summer heat with a guide to six Canadian cities that turn winter into an art form, from frozen falls to vibrant festivals. Discover your perfect cold-weather getaway.
Police in Cairns have arrested one man and continue a major search for a 'very dangerous' patient who escaped a mental health facility. Full details on the ongoing operation.
A major AFP operation in the Philippines rescued 92 children and charged 18 facilitators. 13 Australians face charges for alleged involvement in the vile child exploitation trade. Read more.
A young boy was discovered wandering alone on a suburban street in Mt Annan on Christmas morning. Police are urgently seeking his parents or carers. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A major police operation is underway in Cairns after a dangerous patient scaled the hospital walls and escaped. Authorities warn the public not to approach the two men involved.
Two women were injured after jumping from a balcony to escape a suspicious fire in a Sydney unit block. Police have established a crime scene as investigations begin.
Canadian escape artist Gabriella Lester, who performed Houdini's straitjacket escape at 14, joins the international cast of Now You See Me Live at Crown Perth in January 2026. Discover mind-blowing illusions.
Jared Dylan Carrara has faced Townsville Magistrates Court after allegedly escaping from the Townsville Correctional Centre. Read the latest on the unfolding case.
A coronial inquest will investigate the death of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy in Western Australia. The probe will examine the state's child protection system and its duty of care.
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
NSW Police have arrested four men, including a self-styled journalist and Lady Gaga superfan, for allegedly running an international network distributing child abuse material. Read the shocking details.
A self-described journalist and Knox Grammar alumnus is accused of leading an international network distributing ritualistic child abuse material. Four men arrested in Sydney raids.
The federal government unveils a $30 million AI safety institute and national roadmap, targeting AI-generated child abuse material and aiming to harness AI's economic potential safely. Learn the details.
A Townsville man has been sentenced in the District Court for attempting to indecently treat children. Read the full details of the case and the court's decision.
An 85-year-old former Marist brother has pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a homeless 16-year-old boy in the ACT in 1980. Malcolm John Dickson changed his plea an hour into his Supreme Court trial.
A Geelong businessman's Bali holiday turned into a $30,000 nightmare after a snapped drain cover led to a wild police chase. Discover the bizarre story and its costly consequences.
Western Australia is set to introduce crucial reforms to Working With Children Checks, ensuring a national 'banned in one, banned in all' approach. Read the latest on this critical child safety legislation.
Jared Benedict Tiu, a former enrolled nurse, has been permanently banned from providing health services in Australia after being convicted of child sex offences. Read the full details.
NSW Police smash an international satanic child sex abuse network, charging four Australian men. The Sydney-based group distributed horrific material online.
Cairns District Court delivers multiple sentencings including child sex offences and assault cases. Get the latest court updates and legal outcomes from Far North Queensland.
Experts warn parents about AI toy dangers this Christmas season. Learn how these toys threaten child development, privacy, and why traditional play remains superior.
Child safety experts reveal how online predators are targeting children during holidays. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your family this Christmas.
Gareth James Brereton sentenced to jail after police found child abuse material on his devices. The Geelong man's disturbing collection included Category 1 content.
Child safety experts reveal how predators exploit holiday period to groom children online. Learn the warning signs and protect your family this Christmas.
Five children were taken to hospital after a jumping castle was lifted by wind in Bradfield, Sydney. All are in stable condition. The incident has sparked safety concerns.