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.
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.
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 temperatures soar past 40°C in NSW, animal welfare inspectors issue a stark warning: leaving pets in cars can be fatal within minutes. Learn how to protect your best friend this summer.
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.
Pinjarra police hold serious welfare concerns for missing 14-year-old Macey Palframan. She was last seen at her Ravenswood home on Monday. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Columnist Zoë Wundenberg argues Australia's means-tested welfare inflicts ritualised degradation, demanding a redesign focused on dignity and trust. Read her powerful critique.
Three-time finalist Daniil Medvedev urges Australian Open officials to move night sessions to 6pm start after enduring multiple matches finishing near dawn. Read his plea for player welfare.
Rhonda Essery of Townsville has been found guilty of illegally killing two greyhounds. The court case highlights serious animal welfare breaches. Read the full story and outcome.
A new study reveals stark differences in cancer rates across Australia, with NSW bearing the highest burden. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and what experts say it means for healthcare.
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 Melville man has been convicted of animal cruelty after his 2.5kg Chihuahua, Joey, was found with fractures and severe psychological trauma. The RSPCA urges the public to report suspected cruelty.
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 Geelong College parent demands accountability after a student was chased with a knife on campus. Read the full story and the school's response.
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.
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.
Child safety experts reveal how predators exploit holiday period to groom children online. Learn the warning signs and protect your family this Christmas.
Perth family races to raise $3 million for two-year-old Aurelia Patel's lifesaving heart and lung transplant in the US after Australian options exhausted.
An 18-year-old camp instructor has been denied bail after being charged with 13 counts of sexually touching children. The alleged incidents occurred at a school camp in October.
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
An 84-year-old woman will face Geelong Magistrates' Court over a collision that claimed the life of six-year-old Rohan. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning.
FOI documents expose 277 school lockdowns across Victoria in one year, including violent threats. Discover the shocking data and what's being done to improve school safety.
Disturbing FOI documents reveal 277 school lockdowns occurred across Victoria in a single year, with violent threats forcing students into emergency protocols. Read the full investigation.
Debbie Childs explains why parental example is crucial for raising kind children. Learn how to model compassion and empathy in daily family life.
Tennis legend Boris Becker announces birth of daughter Zoë Vittoria on his 58th birthday, continuing his remarkable comeback after prison release and deportation.
A Canberra man has been sentenced to prison after Australian Border Force discovered disturbing child abuse material on his devices following a trip to Japan. Read the full details.