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.
A comprehensive look at Friday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court, featuring everything from traffic offences to serious assault charges in Far North Queensland.
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.
Brendon Paul Woolla convicted of manslaughter for the 2022 death of Anita Wolmby after pleading not guilty to murder in emotional Cairns Supreme Court case.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Air has triumphantly restored direct flights between Cairns and the Whitsundays, reconnecting two of Queensland's most spectacular tropical destinations after a lengthy COVID-induced suspension.
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.
Serious concerns about potential abuse within Canberra's guardianship system have sparked demands for an independent investigation into the protection of vulnerable adults.
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.
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.
Disturbing revelations emerge as former Canberra AFL coach faces multiple child abuse charges, sending shockwaves through local sporting circles.
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.
Steven Miles calls on Local Government Association to explain involvement of councillor facing domestic violence charges in significant funding announcement.
A 35-year-old Hawker man has been charged with assaulting his partner and breaching family violence orders in a case now before ACT Magistrates Court.
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.
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.
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.
Rising star Campbell Kellaway delivers a masterclass innings for Victoria while Nathan McSweeney's century powers South Australia in thrilling Sheffield Shield action.
Nathan McSweeney's brilliant Sheffield Shield century has South Australia dominating Western Australia in a thrilling day of cricket at the WACA Ground.
From domestic violence to drug offences, get the inside scoop on who faced justice in Townsville Magistrates Court this Thursday. Our comprehensive coverage brings you the details that matter.
New statistics reveal alarming increases in sexual assault and family violence reports across the Australian Capital Territory, prompting urgent calls for action and support services.
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.
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.