90-Year-Old Priest Jailed for Child Sex Crimes
Former Catholic priest Patrick Holmes, 90, receives additional jail time for horrific child sexual abuse in New Norcia and Shenton Park. Read the full court details.
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WA Closes Loophole For Church Abuse Liability
The Cook Government introduces landmark legislation to close a legal loophole that allowed churches to avoid liability for paedophile priests, hailed as a brave step for survivors.
WA man jailed after police phone discovery in breath test
A WA man has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment after police discovered child abuse material on his phone during a routine roadside breath test. Read the full details of the case.
Australian piano teacher arrested after fleeing US sex charges
John Kaleel, 69, arrested in Australia after fleeing Hollywood guilty verdict on five counts of sexual abuse involving a teenage student. Faces extradition and up to 10 years imprisonment.
Man charged with 59 offences including child sex abuse
A Dawesville man faces 59 charges, including 38 child sexual abuse offences. Jackson Robert Brennan is accused of grooming girls as young as 12. He has been remanded in custody.
State Appeals Landmark Child Abuse Damages Ruling
WA government appeals $2.85M child sex abuse ruling, arguing public servants acted 'in good faith'. Survivor Dion Barber speaks out against the appeal. Read the full story.
Cafe owner denies new child abuse charges in Canberra
Dhiren Patel, co-owner of a Canberra cafe, faces new child abuse charges involving a second teenage employee. The accused denies all allegations as case moves to Supreme Court.
WA ATAR exam cyber abuse sparks education warning
Western Australian education authorities issue urgent warning after Year 12 English exam text prompts disturbing online harassment of Indigenous author. Discover how the controversy unfolded and what's being done to address digital abuse.
Australia's systems failing young abuse survivors
Shocking report reveals Australia's support systems are failing young survivors of child sexual abuse, with critical gaps in services and funding leaving vulnerable youth without essential care.
Jailed priest Patrick Holmes guilty of more child sex crimes
Former Catholic priest Patrick Holmes, already serving prison time for child sexual abuse, has been found guilty of additional historical offences against children in Western Australia's District Court.
Geelong man pleads guilty to child abuse material possession
A Geelong man's disturbing collection of child abuse material has been exposed in court, revealing a sophisticated digital operation that spanned multiple devices and platforms.
Singleton home destroyed in suspicious blaze
A Hunter Valley home has been completely destroyed in a fierce overnight fire that police are treating as suspicious. Emergency crews battled the flames at The Retreat property as authorities appeal for witnesses.
AFL couple fights online trolls over wedding photos
AFL star Toby Pink and his bride Chloe are speaking out after cruel online trolls attacked their beautiful wedding celebration, calling for change in how social media handles cyberbullying.
Defrocked priest faces more child sex charges in WA
Disgraced Catholic priest Patrick Holmes, already serving prison time for child sex offences, now confronts additional historical charges as Western Australian authorities continue investigating his dark past.
Sydney road rage: Man clings to moving car bonnet
Shocking footage captures a Sydney man clinging to a moving car's bonnet during a violent road rage incident in Westmead. Police are investigating the dangerous confrontation that left witnesses stunned.
NSW man charged over alleged $140,000 cryptocurrency theft
A New South Wales man faces serious charges after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cryptocurrency theft worth $140,000, with police revealing breakthrough forensic techniques led to his arrest nearly a year later.
$1M Reward in Theresa Binge Cold Case Murder Mystery
In a dramatic development, Queensland police have announced a massive $1 million reward for information solving the 21-year-old mystery surrounding Theresa Binge's disappearance and suspected murder in rural Queensland.
Motorcyclist hospitalised after Mount Hutton crash
A motorcyclist remains in Newcastle hospital after a serious crash on Wilsons Road, Mount Hutton. Emergency services rushed to the scene as investigations into the cause continue.
Lamar Ahchee Instagram post emerges during disappearance
A mysterious Instagram post from missing man Lamar Ahchee has emerged, prompting renewed police efforts and community concern in Far North Queensland.
Man strangles ill fiancée during 000 emergency call
A Canberra man has been sentenced after attacking his sick fiancée while she was on the phone with emergency services, in a disturbing case that highlights the brutality of domestic violence.
Townsville's Illegal Dumping Crisis Exposed
Shocking discovery of construction materials illegally dumped at popular Bluewater Park exposes Townsville's growing waste crisis. Council takes action amid community outrage.
Coroner demands urgent fix at deadly Geelong crossing
A Victorian coroner has called for immediate safety upgrades at a dangerous Geelong level crossing where truck driver John Stubbs lost his life, highlighting systemic failures in railway infrastructure.
Aussie retirees wanted in Louvre art heist
A Melbourne couple, both former educators in their 70s, are wanted by French authorities over the daring theft of Renaissance masterpieces from the Louvre in what investigators are calling the art heist of the decade.
Prince Andrew's hollow victory in Giuffre case
New revelations about Prince Andrew's civil case settlement raise troubling questions about justice delayed and denied for sexual abuse survivors in Australia and beyond.
Fatal Canberra Motorcycle Crash Prompts Speed Probe
ACT police launch major probe into speeding after fatal motorcycle collision on Southern Cross Drive, as authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
WA Premier demands BOM probe after $41m website failure
Western Australia's leader calls for urgent probe into Bureau of Meteorology's disastrous $41 million website upgrade that left farmers and emergency services in the dark during critical weather events.
Lizard Island death: Superyacht questioned in Cairns
Exclusive details emerge as Queensland police question superyacht crew following the tragic death of a 73-year-old woman during a Lizard Island diving excursion. The investigation continues.
Distracted crew caused Leeuwin II horror crash
Australian transport investigators reveal how distracted crew and pilots contributed to the terrifying Leeuwin II training ship crash off Western Australia's coast, with safety recommendations now issued.
Hunter Valley woman allegedly shot dead in home
A Hunter Valley community is in shock after Rhukaya Lake, 39, was allegedly shot and killed in her own home, leaving her family devastated as police launch a homicide investigation.
Jet ski crash sparks mass brawl at Geelong beach
Violence erupted at Geelong's popular Eastern Beach when a jet ski crashed near swimmers, sparking a massive waterfront brawl involving up to 15 people. Police are investigating the dangerous incident that sent sunseekers scrambling for safety.
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