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.
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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.
Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup Debuts in Newcastle
Newcastle hosts the inaugural Sleapys Foundation Cricket Cup, bringing together local clubs for a groundbreaking tournament supporting youth mental health awareness and services across the Hunter region.
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.
Lara RSL's 96km walk raises thousands for veterans
A determined team from Lara RSL has completed an epic 96km walk, raising thousands of dollars to support mental health services for Australian veterans in need.
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.
Wollongong man's world record plank for mental health
Local Wollongong fitness coach Lee Murray is attempting a gruelling 9-hour 30-minute plank world record at WIN Entertainment Centre to raise crucial funds for mental health awareness.
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.
Netball star Sophie Bradbury champions mental health
Newcastle Netball's rising star Sophie Bradbury opens up about her mental health journey and driving change for athletes across New South Wales.
Newcastle father dies from bowel cancer aged 37
The heartbreaking story of Nathan Lawrence, a Newcastle father who lost his battle with bowel cancer at just 37, leaving behind a powerful message about early detection and family love.
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.
Newcastle Lord Mayor Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Journey
Newcastle's Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge reveals his recent prostate cancer diagnosis, sharing his emotional journey and urging men to prioritise regular health checks in this exclusive interview.
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.
Canberra Boy's Brave Fight Against Rare Brain Cancer
Meet Jack, a young Canberra warrior battling DIPG - one of childhood's most aggressive brain cancers. Discover his family's journey and the community rallying behind them.
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.
School reunion trauma for LGBTQI+ advocate after 30 years
A 30-year high school reunion in the Illawarra region has unearthed buried trauma for an LGBTQI+ advocate, revealing how schoolyard bullying continues to impact mental health decades later.
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.
Cricketer's heartbreak drives mental health round
Queanbeyan cricketer Harry Thomas turns personal tragedy into powerful advocacy, driving Cricket ACT's Mental Health Round to break stigmas and save lives.
Wollongong baby's heart surgery at 3 days old
Meet Layla, the Wollongong infant who underwent open heart surgery at just three days old. Discover her family's emotional journey and how Heart Kids NSW provides crucial support.
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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