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 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
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.
A 109-year-old message in a bottle from WWI soldiers found on an Esperance beach has reunited families. They now seek a national museum to preserve this poignant piece of Australian history.
US authorities are hunting Adelaide-born fighter Izaak Michell over a Texas sexual assault charge. A $1,000 reward is offered. He may be back in Australia.
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.
As a severe heatwave looms, we revisit the Hunter's 1939 furnace that killed scores, halted work, and left a tragic mark on local records. Discover the history to understand the present.
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.
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.
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.
Explore a fascinating year from the Illawarra Mercury's history column, featuring tales of drunken tree-chopping, fiery ships, political threats, and vintage crime. Dive into 170 years of local stories.
A rediscovered 1912 book, 'The Ideal Western Australia', reveals the ambitious social blueprint for the state. Explore the untold history of WA's planned future.
Wollongong Art Gallery has closed an exhibition after artist Anthony Lister was charged with multiple offences, including alleged sexual assault. The council is monitoring the case.
Adrian Beau Cardinal, a Perth massage therapist, faces court accused of indecent assault. The alleged incident occurred during a professional session in May 2023. Read the full details.
A Cairns apartment manager who assaulted elderly residents has had his jail sentence overturned on appeal. Read the full details of the shocking case and the court's decision.
ACT Police are searching for a man who allegedly indecently grabbed a woman while riding an e-scooter with multi-coloured lights in Gungahlin. Witnesses urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Nowra's beloved 90-year-old Roxy Cinemas has triumphantly reopened after severe flood damage. Discover the careful restoration that blends modern upgrades with cherished Art Deco heritage.
A man is fighting for life in hospital following a serious assault in Northbridge. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses. Read the latest.
A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting six people in a shocking 30-minute rampage at a Bassendean library and nearby shops. Police detail the violent incidents.
A 27-year-old Maitland man has been arrested and charged with 29 sexual assault and choking offences, allegedly committed against three female co-workers at multiple NSW locations. Police urge victims to come forward.
A 61-year-old man faces court over alleged sexual assaults at massage businesses in Southport and Chermside. Police fear more victims exist and urge others to come forward.
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.
A Cairns security guard and self-defence teacher has been sentenced to six years in prison for the sexual assault of an unconscious woman. Read the full court report.
Newcastle real estate figure Anthony Di Nardo has had strict house arrest bail conditions varied. The court found the original terms were 'disproportionate' to the charges he faces. Read the latest on the case.
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.
A 17-year-old Cairns youth has been committed to stand trial in the District Court over an alleged violent home invasion and sexual assault in Manunda. Get the latest court details.
Newcastle and Lake Macquarie lead NSW in sexual assaults and vehicle thefts, new crime stats reveal. Discover the sobering data and regional trends.
Former Carlton player Stephen Silvagni has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the rape of a woman in 2023. Read the full court details and victim impact.
A 27-year-old man has died following an alleged assault in Melbourne's south. A 28-year-old known to the victim has been charged with murder. Read the latest details.
Victoria Police are investigating two alleged sexual assaults at a regional camping and music event in Winnindoo. Authorities are urging witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward.