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Daniel's Law: Qld Public Sex Offender Register Live
Queensland's landmark public sex offender register is now live, providing details of nearly 4000 convicted paedophiles. Learn how to access the tiers of information responsibly.
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.
Historic Roxy Cinema in Nowra reopens after major flood repairs
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.
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.
Ex-Ashburton councillor Doug Diver on child sex charges
Doug William Diver, former Shire of Ashburton deputy president, has been charged with multiple child sex offences. The 68-year-old will face court in Perth. Read the full 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.
Man loses VCAT bid to bypass Working With Children Check
A Victorian man's attempt to avoid a Working With Children Check due to historical offences has been rejected by VCAT. The tribunal upheld the need for child safety. Read the full ruling.
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.
Bishop's Waltham: A Crossroads of Tumultuous English History
Discover Bishop's Waltham, a tranquil English town with a violent past hosting Romans, Vikings, Normans, and Napoleon's defeated admiral. Explore its scars and survival. Read more.
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.
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.
Russell Crowe leads powerful return in Nuremberg film
Russell Crowe delivers a standout performance as Nazi Hermann Göring in the new historical drama Nuremberg. Discover the film's gripping courtroom drama and powerful themes. Read our full review now.
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.
Child sex offender's new parole bid blocks victim's career
Robert Marc Windsor, jailed for horrific child sex crimes, is set for another parole hearing. His brother and survivor, Mitchell, says the process forces him to delay his paramedic graduate application.
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.
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.
Nurse banned for life over child sex convictions
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.
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.
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