Child Safety Inquiry Rejects Secret Evidence Bid
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
A 30-year-old man with a history of sexual offences has been denied bail after allegedly following a woman into a Braddon underground carpark and assaulting her. Read the latest court details.
Western Australia faces a child poverty crisis as new data reveals the number of children living in poverty has doubled over the past decade. Urgent action needed.
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.
For 35 years, The Kids Research Institute Australia has pioneered child health breakthroughs in Perth, from diabetes care to RSV vaccines and autism support. Discover how their world-class research is creating healthier futures for children globally.
Actor Timothée Chalamet faces backlash after calling a woman's child-free life 'bleak'. Fans react as Australia's fertility rate hits a new low. Read the full story.
A 33-year-old Windang security guard has been sentenced to 16 months imprisonment for possessing child abuse material after his ex-partner discovered disturbing content on his iPad.
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.
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.
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.
An Australian childcare centre and three staff face charges over the death of toddler Ebony Thompson in an accidental hanging. The case highlights critical failures in child supervision.
CME Swim School publicly distances itself from convicted sex offender William Evans. Learn about the community response and safety measures implemented.
Hunter's high-risk domestic violence team arrests a 32-year-old man accused of intimidation and assault. The offender remains in custody ahead of Cessnock court appearance.
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.
The Wiggles recall over 3,100 Emma Bows due to missing button battery warnings. Learn about the dangers and the group's safety pledge. Stay informed.
Alarming rise in child tooth decay hospitalisations in Hunter New England. Free dental checks go unused as experts urge parents to act on preventable health crisis.
Central Coast community rallies as police launch urgent search for 13-year-old Tori Morrison last seen in Charmhaven. Authorities concerned for her welfare.
A devastating car crash in remote Far North Queensland has left a woman and young girl dead, with a man now in custody as police investigate the tragic incident that has shaken the Doomadgee community.
A Riverton man has been charged after police uncovered disturbing messages and meetings with juveniles at a northern suburbs shopping complex in what authorities are calling a serious child exploitation case.
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.
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.
As the desperate search for three-year-old Gus Lamont enters its critical phase in South Australia's remote outback, volunteers comb scorched earth in 40-degree heat with no answers in sight.
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.
A 25-year-old man faces serious charges after allegedly robbing and sexually assaulting a sex worker at knifepoint during a Ryde appointment. Shocking details emerge from the police investigation.
Multiple emergency response teams are currently on scene in Abergowrie following reports of a serious incident involving a child. Authorities have mobilised rapidly to the rural location.
Western Australia Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a 30-year-old offender who removed his electronic monitoring bracelet. The community is warned not to approach the potentially dangerous individual.
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
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.