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.
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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.
Di Nardo's house arrest lifted by Newcastle court
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.
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.
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.
Man on weapons, drugs charges after e-scooter stop
A 30-year-old Ingham man has faced court on multiple charges including possessing dangerous drugs and weapons after a police stop. Read the full details of the case.
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.
Illawarra court roundup: Crypto theft, child abuse, stunts
A former Dragons star faces crypto theft charges, a man admits years of stepdaughter abuse, and reckless stunts headline a busy week in Wollongong and Port Kembla courts. Read the full wrap-up.
ACT abandons flawed consent law data claims
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
Experts Back Law Change for Child Car Seat Age
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.
WA launches sexual violence strategy as assault rates surge
WA unveils a decade-long strategy to combat sexual violence as reports hit a 32-year high. New funding extends vital legal and forensic support for survivors. Learn more.
Nemingha man charged with drug, property offences
A 54-year-old man faces court after police allegedly uncover drugs, stolen property, and ammunition during a raid on a property near Tamworth. Read the full details.
Childcare centre fined $32k for leaving boy on bus
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.
Man avoids jail for threatening judge over wife's sentence
A Perth man who threatened the judge who jailed his wife for their son's abuse has been given a suspended sentence. Read the full details of the disturbing case.
Alleged satanic child abuse ring busted in Sydney
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.
ACT bans 'good bloke' claims for paedophiles
The ACT government moves to stop child sex offenders using good character references to reduce sentences. New family violence safety notices also proposed.
Adelaide teacher charged with child sex offences
A 51-year-old relief teacher in Adelaide has been charged with child sexual offences, prompting letters to parents from multiple schools. The man is on bail and due in court next year.
Woman critically injured in alleged Casula park assault
An 18-year-old woman is fighting for life after an alleged sexual assault at a Casula park. A 27-year-old man has been charged and refused bail. Police urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Alleged satanic child abuse ring leader arrested in Sydney
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.
Man raped teen after seeking her age on Reddit
A Canberra man sexually abused a 13-year-old girl he met on Reddit after explicitly asking for her ID. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Govt announces $30M AI safety crackdown, national plan
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.
Former Marist brother admits guilt in historic child sex abuse case
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.
WA Moves on 'Banned in One, Banned in All' Child Checks
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.
Weapons Charges Dropped Against Condon in Townsville
Christopher Gerard Condon has federal weapons charges dropped in Townsville Magistrates Court. Read the full details of this surprising legal outcome.
Four Australians Charged in Satanic Child Abuse Ring
NSW Police smash an international satanic child sex abuse network, charging four Australian men. The Sydney-based group distributed horrific material online.
Geelong man jailed for child abuse material
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.
Christmas warning on child grooming tactics
Child safety experts reveal how predators exploit holiday period to groom children online. Learn the warning signs and protect your family this Christmas.
Judge Orders State to Pay Abuse Survivor's Legal Costs
A judge has ordered the WA State to pay the legal costs of child abuse survivor Dion Barber, who won a $2.85 million landmark case. Discover the details of this significant ruling.
Geelong man faces 32 charges after firearms raid
A Whittington man faces 32 criminal charges after police uncovered multiple firearms during a Geelong property raid. Read the latest on this major police operation.
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