ADF Sexual Assault Claims Surge 33% in Shock Report
Disturbing new figures show sexual assault claims within the Australian Defence Force have jumped by one-third, with insiders warning the crisis demands urgent action and cultural reform.
Disturbing new figures show sexual assault claims within the Australian Defence Force have jumped by one-third, with insiders warning the crisis demands urgent action and cultural reform.
A teenage hiker was dramatically rescued from Mount Buller after becoming trapped in a sudden blizzard during a solo hiking expedition in Victoria's alpine region.
A 16-year-old boy caught with a 20cm knife outside Optus Stadium has avoided criminal charges through a police caution, sparking discussions about youth justice and concert security.
ACT Police urgently seek witnesses to a violent assault at Canberra Centre shopping complex. Authorities release CCTV footage and appeal for public assistance.
ACT Policing makes desperate public plea for information regarding missing Canberra teenager Isabella Merten, last seen in Harrison on Monday morning.
A Cairns shopping centre was thrown into chaos when a man armed with a replica firearm targeted teenagers in a terrifying daylight incident that has left the community shaken.
The Newcastle cricket community is in mourning after the sudden passing of 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin, remembered as a talented athlete and beautiful soul.
A Wollongong teenager's inspiring comeback to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after battling Perthes disease shows the power of determination and family support in overcoming physical challenges.
A 15-year-old boy has died in a horrific e-bike accident in Queensland, sparking urgent calls for improved safety measures as electric bike injuries surge across the state.
Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks debate about how teens will fill their summer hours. Will this digital detox reshape youth culture and family dynamics?
A Western Australian man faces serious charges after allegedly forcing his way into a Mayanup home and assaulting the occupant in a shocking overnight incident that ended with a dramatic police arrest.
Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii has been granted a permanent stay in his criminal case, with the ACT Supreme Court citing unreasonable delay and prosecution failures.
A Queensland operations manager has avoided prison despite pleading guilty to a brutal assault that left a Newcastle man with serious facial injuries outside a Darby Street pub.
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.
Disgraced former NSW politician Gareth Ward receives 5-year, 9-month prison sentence after being convicted of multiple sexual assault charges involving a teenage boy and young man.
Townsville Correctional Centre remains in full lockdown after two correctional officers were brutally assaulted by an inmate, sparking major security concerns and an ongoing investigation.
A man who brutally assaulted a correctional officer at Cessnock Correctional Centre has avoided prison, receiving a community corrections order instead. The decision has raised questions about justice for frontline prison workers.
Heartbreaking weekend on the Sunshine Coast as communities mourn two young lives lost in separate incidents - an e-bike collision and a dam drowning.
Prison officers at a Newcastle correctional facility have taken strike action after a convicted criminal received what they describe as a 'slap on the wrist' for assaulting multiple officers, raising concerns about workplace safety and judicial consequenc
Prison officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre have launched strike action, protesting what they call an 'unacceptable' sentence given to an inmate who assaulted staff members.
In a stunning court outcome, the men who kidnapped former Australian cricket star Stuart MacGill have avoided jail time despite their violent cocaine theft plot that left the sports legend traumatised.
Victoria Police launch investigation after convicted criminal Omar Altee was assaulted in custody. Exclusive details on the prison incident and ongoing safety concerns.
A violent altercation at Lake Macquarie has left one man with serious injuries while another faces court proceedings. Police responded swiftly to the incident that has rattled local residents.
From driving offences to theft and assault charges - get the full breakdown of cases heard at Geelong Magistrates' Court this Thursday, October 30.
A devastating incident at a T20 cricket warm-up in Ferntree Gully has claimed the life of a teenage player, sending shockwaves through the sporting community.
Shocking claims emerge from a Cairns naval base where a sailor allegedly drugged and assaulted a woman he met on dating app Hinge, with the case now before military court.
New Queensland crime statistics show a disturbing 12% surge in sexual assaults across the state, with regional areas recording the most significant increases.
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.
Nathan Rourke returns to County Court fighting his sentence for dangerous driving and assaults that left Geelong community stunned. Latest updates on the appeal.