Smart car tech weaponised in domestic abuse, eSafety warns
Australian authorities report a surge in tech-facilitated abuse, with smart cars used to control victims via GPS and remote locks. Experts call for safety reforms.
Australian authorities report a surge in tech-facilitated abuse, with smart cars used to control victims via GPS and remote locks. Experts call for safety reforms.
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.
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 Police report a disturbing rise in tech-facilitated domestic abuse, with cars and phones used for control. Learn the signs and how to seek help.
NSW Police smash an international satanic child sex abuse network, charging four Australian men. The Sydney-based group distributed horrific material online.
Western Australia faces a domestic violence epidemic with 12,000 incidents reported yearly. Learn about new initiatives and community responses to this critical issue.
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.
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.
Former Canberra students allegedly sexually abused at Daramalan College and St Matthew's Primary can pursue new compensation after court sets aside old settlements. #Justice #Canberra
Conrad Liveris reveals Australia's domestic violence epidemic costs $3.4 billion yearly. Learn how economic abuse affects thousands and what solutions we need now.
Curtin University research reveals migrant and refugee survivors of domestic violence face severe financial abuse and systemic barriers to support services in Western Australia.
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.
A fifth man faces charges over alleged suspicious gambling linked to the 2021 and 2022 Brownlow Medal. Former umpire Michael Pell also faces new accusations. Full details on the unfolding scandal.
Shocking report reveals only 15% of Australian women experiencing economic abuse seek support, with services described as 'few and far between'. Learn about the crisis and available resources.
Hundreds marched through Perth CBD in silence, sharing heartbreaking stories of domestic violence victims. The annual event demands action and remembrance.
Experts reveal how domestic violence perpetrators use subtle tactics to maintain control over victims. Learn to recognize these patterns and support survivors.
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.
Townsville man Adrian Dami sentenced to prison after choking his partner unconscious in a violent domestic assault. Read the court details and sentencing.
Ryan Tucker, a convicted domestic violence offender, receives another suspended sentence for distributing intimate images of his ex-partner without consent. Read the disturbing details.
Ryan Yates sentenced for secretly filming six women at University of Newcastle and creating AI child abuse material. Victims speak of lasting trauma and violation.
A federal public servant has been sentenced to 9.5 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his niece and step-daughter in what the judge called 'abhorrent' crimes that shocked the community.
Australia joins global UN campaign against technology-facilitated abuse. With 1 in 2 Australians experiencing digital abuse, learn how to protect yourself and access support services.
Lau Juel Hansen discharged of all child abuse material charges after police investigation. Read the full court outcome and legal details.
Ryan Hawkins, former BGC lawyer, sentenced to 9 years prison for 26 child sex abuse crimes. Judge condemns predatory behaviour and distribution of abuse material.
Queensland Police seek information about alleged historical abuse at Aitkenvale State School. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Maitland cricket associations implement strict penalties including points deductions and team removal following concerning umpire abuse incidents. Read about the crackdown.
Kathryn Knaggs reveals alleged sexual abuse by senior Geelong Revival Centre figure. Read her courageous story and the ongoing legal battle.
Rodney Neville Watkins, a former Perth primary teacher, receives 11-year sentence for sexually abusing students in the 1970s. Justice finally served after 50 years.
Samuel Frost sentenced to 19 years after Interpol investigator spotted Australian wristband in child abuse material. AFP found 37,000 images across 10 devices.
A Sydney man has been granted a release order after pleading guilty to accessing over 22,000 files of child abuse material. Learn the details of the case and sentencing.