Ex-teacher jailed 11 years for historic child sex abuse
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.
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SA child sex offender jailed after wristband discovery
Samuel Frost sentenced to 19 years after Interpol investigator spotted Australian wristband in child abuse material. AFP found 37,000 images across 10 devices.
Sydney man dodges jail for child abuse material
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.
ACT School Closures Over Asbestos Scare
ACT government defends sudden public school closures amid asbestos concerns in children's sand. Parents scramble as testing continues. Will schools reopen Monday?
Windang man jailed over child abuse material
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.
Parent knocked out in Sydney school brawl
A 53-year-old parent was knocked unconscious after allegedly assaulting a student during a violent altercation at a Raby high school. Police are investigating the incident.
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.
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.
Centrelink warning: Declare parent income or lose pay
Thousands of Centrelink recipients must declare their parents' income or face payment suspensions. The deadline is looming for Youth Allowance and ABSTUDY students.
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.
Radford College parents protest fee hike via WhatsApp
Furious parents at Radford College have formed a WhatsApp protest group after the school announced significant fee increases without adequate consultation, leaving families scrambling to manage their budgets.
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.
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.
Radford College reverses fee hike after parent outcry
Exclusive Canberra private school Radford College issues apology and reverses controversial fee increase following intense pressure from angry parents facing financial strain.
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.
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.
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.
ACT Guardianship Abuse Fears Spark Investigation Calls
Serious concerns about potential abuse within Canberra's guardianship system have sparked demands for an independent investigation into the protection of vulnerable adults.
Ex-Canberra AFL coach faces child abuse charges
Disturbing revelations emerge as former Canberra AFL coach faces multiple child abuse charges, sending shockwaves through local sporting circles.
Illawarra's High-Profile Court Cases This Week
From alleged police assaults to serious domestic violence charges and shocking child abuse material allegations - here's what's unfolding in Illawarra courtrooms this week.
Ex-MP Gareth Ward jailed for sexual assault convictions
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward begins two-year prison term after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy and a young man while serving as MP.
Sia's Ex Accuses Her of Substance Abuse in Custody Fight
Explosive court documents reveal Sia's former partner claims the singer is struggling with addiction and shouldn't have custody of their children in this developing Australian entertainment story.
SA introduces protection orders for retail workers
South Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation creating specific protection orders for retail workers facing abuse and violence on the job, with penalties of up to $10,000.
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