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.
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Police target domestic violence offenders in NSW blitz
NSW Police launch Operation Amarok XII, releasing images of wanted individuals and targeting high-risk domestic violence offenders across the state to enhance community safety.
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.
100 Domestic Violence Assaults Daily: Police Data Reveals
Shocking new figures reveal Australian police respond to nearly 100 family and domestic violence assaults daily. Learn about the crisis and what's being done.
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.
Canberra man faces court over alleged drug kiss attack
A Canberra man has been charged after allegedly forcing his former partner to ingest drugs through a kiss in what police describe as a disturbing case of chemical endangerment.
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.
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.
Coach's Bold Push: Weatherald for Australian Test Team
Tasmanian Tigers head coach Jeff Vaughan makes compelling case for Jake Weatherald's national selection after dominant Sheffield Shield performances. Discover why this left-handed opener could be Australia's next Test star.
Townsville man faces DV and fraud charges in police crackdown
A major police operation in Townsville has resulted in multiple arrests, including one man facing serious domestic violence and fraud allegations as authorities ramp up efforts to combat crime.
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.
Women's unpaid work: $427bn hidden Australian economy
Groundbreaking research exposes how Australian women's unpaid work contributes $427 billion annually to the economy - discover what your invisible labour is really worth.
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.
WA Adopts Australian-First DV Alert System to Combat Violence
Western Australia could soon implement a groundbreaking national pilot program called DV Notify, designed to protect victims of domestic violence through real-time alerts to police when perpetrators are released from custody.
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.
Manhunt after Cessnock woman's domestic violence death
Police are hunting a man after a 31-year-old woman was found dead with horrific injuries in Cessnock, in what appears to be another devastating case of domestic violence in regional NSW.
Cairns protests gender-based violence crisis
A determined group of Cairns locals took to the streets demanding urgent action on Queensland's escalating gender-based violence crisis, calling for more funding and support services.
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.
WA secure tense Sheffield Shield draw after Green howler
Western Australia's Sheffield Shield campaign continues unbeaten after a nail-biting draw against Tasmania, despite Cameron Green's bizarre dismissal at the WACA.
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.
Illawarra Takes Back the Night in Violence Protest
Wollongong's streets echoed with powerful chants as hundreds gathered for the Reclaim the Night march, demanding an end to gender-based violence in our community.
Sheffield Shield: Kellaway Stuns Selectors With MCG Masterclass
Rising star Campbell Kellaway delivers a masterclass innings for Victoria while Nathan McSweeney's century powers South Australia in thrilling Sheffield Shield action.
McSweeney's ton puts SA in command at WACA
Nathan McSweeney's brilliant Sheffield Shield century has South Australia dominating Western Australia in a thrilling day of cricket at the WACA Ground.
Melville's Cat Containment Laws Now in Effect
Melville residents face strict new cat containment rules with hefty fines for non-compliance. Here's what every cat owner needs to know about the controversial new laws.
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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