Former Shire deputy president on child sex charges
Doug William Diver, ex-deputy president of Shire of Ashburton, faces Perth court on over a dozen child sex offences. The 59-year-old was remanded in custody. Read the latest.
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22-year sentence for woman in horrific cross-border abuse case
A woman receives a 22-year prison term for a prolonged campaign of horrific abuse against a young girl, spanning from Ukraine to Perth. Read the shocking details of the case.
Father jailed 15 years for child sexual abuse of daughter
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.
MLC Swim Coach Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl he met on social media. Read the shocking court details.
Geelong Swim Coach Charged with Child Sex Abuse
Jayden Brian, a former Methodist Ladies' College swim coach, faces court charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in Geelong. Read the latest details.
Brisbane Swim Coach Charged with Child Sex Abuse
A former swimming coach at Brisbane's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in 2022. Read the full story.
Townsville swim coach charged with child sex abuse
A former swim coach at a prestigious Townsville school has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read the latest on the shocking case and the police investigation.
MLC Swim Coach Charged with Child Sex Abuse
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College faces nine charges, including grooming and possessing child abuse material, after a police investigation. Read the latest court details.
Australian man extradited for child sex abuse
John Michael Kaleel, 69, has been extradited from Australia to Los Angeles to be sentenced for child sexual abuse. He fled after his conviction. Read the full story.
Man pleads not guilty to Canberra party sexual assault
A 30-year-old man has denied charges of rape and indecent assault after an alleged incident at a Canberra party in June 2025. He was granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court.
Boy, 3, found dead in car after Queensland search
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.
Canberra's Civic Pool to close, taking diving legacy with it
Canberra's iconic Civic Olympic Pool, a summer hub for 70 years, is slated for demolition. The new aquatic centre lacks diving facilities, sparking community concern over lost heritage and youth space. Discover what the city stands to lose.
WA teacher charged with sexual abuse of student
A Frederick Irwin Anglican School teacher faces charges of sexual penetration and possessing child exploitation material. The alleged abuse occurred between 2024 and 2025.
Teacher charged over alleged sexual abuse of student
A 33-year-old teacher from a Perth Anglican school faces multiple charges over alleged persistent sexual conduct with a teenage boy. She will appear in court later this month.
Man granted bail over alleged historical sexual assaults
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
Police seek missing toddler from Bundaberg
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.
Mandurah teacher charged with sexually abusing student
A 33-year-old WA teacher faces multiple charges for alleged persistent sexual abuse of a male student. She will appear in Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27.
Man accused of raping prospective housemate in Canberra
A 33-year-old Canberra man faces court, accused of raping a woman who fell asleep after a pre-move-in dinner. He was granted bail to live in Moruya. Support services available.
Illawarra father to fight newborn assault allegations at trial
An Illawarra man will face a District Court trial accused of grievous bodily harm after his newborn son suffered multiple fractures. The father has pleaded not guilty.
Albanese's Royal Commission refusal sparks criticism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces accusations of self-interest for refusing a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse. Critics demand accountability. Read the full story.
92 Children Rescued, 18 Charged in AFP Philippines Sting
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.
Young boy found alone on Christmas Day in Sydney's southwest
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.
Mount Isa man jailed for child sex crimes
A Mount Isa man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a young girl. Read the full details of the District Court case.
WA Police consider facial recognition to catch paedophiles
WA Police are exploring facial recognition technology to identify child sex offenders as shocking figures reveal a 35% surge in reports. Read about the proposed crackdown.
Canberra stepfather jailed for decade over child sexual abuse
An ACT Supreme Court judge has jailed a man for 10 years for sexually abusing his stepdaughter, a crime the victim says broke her family and left her 'broken in every way'. Read the full court report.
Man denied bail over alleged Canberra child sex trip
A 29-year-old man has been refused bail after allegedly travelling from Sydney to Canberra to meet a 14-year-old girl. Police say he groomed her online. Read the full court details.
Ex-school staffer charged with child sex crimes in Tasmania
A 70-year-old former Tasmanian school employee faces charges of persistent sexual abuse of a child. The alleged crimes occurred between 2018 and 2020. Support is available.
Guide to your child's first eye test in Australia
Optometrists recommend a critical timeline for children's eye exams to prevent permanent vision loss. Learn the key ages for testing and signs parents must watch for.
Systemic failures allowed childcare worker to abuse 65 children
A damning review finds Queensland's lack of a reportable conduct scheme allowed a paedophile childcare worker to abuse 65 kids over two decades. Read the shocking details.
Coronial Inquest into Death of Indigenous Boy in Care
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.
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