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.
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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.
Cairns Swim School Cuts Ties with Sex Offender
CME Swim School publicly distances itself from convicted sex offender William Evans. Learn about the community response and safety measures implemented.
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.
Stockton street naming controversy divides community
Newcastle residents are divided over a controversial plan to rename a Stockton street after Adolphe, with critics calling it insensitive and supporters defending historical accuracy.
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.
Emergency services respond to child incident in Abergowrie
Multiple emergency response teams are currently on scene in Abergowrie following reports of a serious incident involving a child. Authorities have mobilised rapidly to the rural location.
Tasmania's Historic LGBTQIA+ Conviction Redress Scheme
Tasmania becomes the first Australian state to offer comprehensive expungement for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff delivering a formal apology.
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.
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.
ACT moves to decriminalise sex work after consultation
The Australian Capital Territory is set to become the latest jurisdiction to decriminalise sex work after extensive community feedback revealed strong support for reform.
Dawesville man faces 59 charges including child sex offences
A Western Australian man from Dawesville has been hit with 59 criminal charges, including 38 counts of child sex offences, following a major police investigation into alleged child exploitation material.
Soldier's final message to mum found after 109 years
A poignant World War I letter from a South Australian soldier to his mother has been uncovered after more than a century, revealing heartbreaking final words before his Gallipoli deployment.
Six-year-old dies from malnutrition in Adelaide neglect case
Disturbing court revelations detail how a young Adelaide boy perished from severe malnutrition while covered in head lice, as his mother faces sentencing for criminal neglect.
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.
Queen's 1954 Wollongong Visit: Rare Photos Revealed
Discover stunning archival photos from Queen Elizabeth II's historic 1954 visit to Wollongong, as local resident Margaret Tougher shares her personal memories of the royal occasion that captivated the Steel City.
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.
Mrs Mac's Daffodil Cross: A Snowy Mountains Mystery
Discover the untold story behind the century-old daffodil cross at Sponars Chalet in the Snowy Mountains - a floral mystery that continues to baffle visitors and historians alike.
Geelong's Spectacular 1916 Gala Day Parade
Step back in time to witness Geelong's most magnificent public celebration - the 1916 Gala Day Parade that brought colour and joy to a city grappling with World War I.
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.
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.
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