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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.

Firefighters battle bushfire at Lake Macquarie

Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.

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.

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.

Four Dead in Queensland House Fire Tragedy

A tragic house fire in Emerald, Queensland has claimed four lives, leaving the Central Highlands community in shock as emergency services investigate the cause of the blaze.

Police hunt trio after suspicious Nowra house fire

Authorities release CCTV images of three individuals wanted for questioning following a suspicious house fire that tore through a Nowra property, as police ramp up their investigation into the concerning incident.

FNQ Child Safety Inquiry Moves to Brisbane

Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.

Corrimal shops face $100k repair bill after fire

A fierce fire at a Corrimal tobacconist has caused extensive damage to multiple businesses, with repairs estimated at $100,000 and the shopping strip facing weeks of disruption.

Townsville man jailed for child exploitation crimes

Jason Lee Carter receives significant prison sentence for creating and distributing child exploitation material in shocking Townsville District Court ruling that highlights community protection efforts.

Child sex offender gets more jail for witness threats

Levi Bradley Atkins, already serving time for child sex offences, receives additional prison sentence for threatening to kill a juror and prosecution witness from behind bars in shocking WA court case.

Young Woman Killed by Lightning on Sunshine Coast

A Sunshine Coast community is in mourning after a 22-year-old woman was fatally struck by lightning during a sporting event at Kuluin. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the young athlete.

Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-op faces child employment charges

Victoria's workplace watchdog has slapped the Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-operative with multiple charges for allegedly putting children as young as 15 to work in dangerous conditions, including operating heavy machinery and handling hazardous chemicals.

Australia Post worker killed in Perth crash investigation

A devastating West Perth collision claims the life of an Australia Post worker, with police investigating whether the involved ute had been in an earlier crash. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning.

Startrack Worker Killed in West Perth Crash

A fatal collision in West Perth has claimed the life of a Startrack worker, with police revealing the driver may have been involved in a separate incident moments before the tragedy.

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