WA teacher charged with sexual abuse of student
A Frederick Irwin Anglican School teacher faces charges of sexual penetration and possessing child exploitation material. The alleged abuse occurred between 2024 and 2025.
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Teacher charged over alleged sexual abuse of student
A 33-year-old teacher from a Perth Anglican school faces multiple charges over alleged persistent sexual conduct with a teenage boy. She will appear in court later this month.
Police seek missing toddler from Bundaberg
Queensland Police urgently seek public help to find a missing three-year-old boy from Thabeban, last seen on Central Ave. Serious welfare concerns held.
Mandurah teacher charged with sexually abusing student
A 33-year-old WA teacher faces multiple charges for alleged persistent sexual abuse of a male student. She will appear in Mandurah Magistrates Court on January 27.
Illawarra father to fight newborn assault allegations at trial
An Illawarra man will face a District Court trial accused of grievous bodily harm after his newborn son suffered multiple fractures. The father has pleaded not guilty.
Albanese's Royal Commission refusal sparks criticism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces accusations of self-interest for refusing a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse. Critics demand accountability. Read the full story.
Family violence order breaches top Geelong crime, police cite tech
Breaches of family violence orders remain Geelong's most reported crime, with police highlighting technology's dual role in both facilitating abuse and aiding enforcement. Read the latest data.
92 Children Rescued, 18 Charged in AFP Philippines Sting
A major AFP operation in the Philippines rescued 92 children and charged 18 facilitators. 13 Australians face charges for alleged involvement in the vile child exploitation trade. Read more.
Young boy found alone on Christmas Day in Sydney's southwest
A young boy was discovered wandering alone on a suburban street in Mt Annan on Christmas morning. Police are urgently seeking his parents or carers. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Mount Isa man jailed for child sex crimes
A Mount Isa man has been sentenced to six years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of a young girl. Read the full details of the District Court case.
WA Police consider facial recognition to catch paedophiles
WA Police are exploring facial recognition technology to identify child sex offenders as shocking figures reveal a 35% surge in reports. Read about the proposed crackdown.
Canberra stepfather jailed for decade over child sexual abuse
An ACT Supreme Court judge has jailed a man for 10 years for sexually abusing his stepdaughter, a crime the victim says broke her family and left her 'broken in every way'. Read the full court report.
Ex-school staffer charged with child sex crimes in Tasmania
A 70-year-old former Tasmanian school employee faces charges of persistent sexual abuse of a child. The alleged crimes occurred between 2018 and 2020. Support is available.
Systemic failures allowed childcare worker to abuse 65 children
A damning review finds Queensland's lack of a reportable conduct scheme allowed a paedophile childcare worker to abuse 65 kids over two decades. Read the shocking details.
Coronial Inquest into Death of Indigenous Boy in Care
A coronial inquest will investigate the death of a 10-year-old Indigenous boy in Western Australia. The probe will examine the state's child protection system and its duty of care.
Illawarra court roundup: Crypto theft, child abuse, stunts
A former Dragons star faces crypto theft charges, a man admits years of stepdaughter abuse, and reckless stunts headline a busy week in Wollongong and Port Kembla courts. Read the full wrap-up.
Experts Back Law Change for Child Car Seat Age
Australian road safety experts are calling for new laws to keep children in the back seat until age 13. Learn about the evidence and the push for change.
Newcastle Real Estate Boss Faces Decades of Misconduct Claims
Fresh allegations of indecent assault and harassment against ousted Newcastle real estate figure Anthony Di Nardo span three decades, with more than 20 women now speaking out. Read the full investigation.
Childcare centre fined $32k for leaving boy on bus
A Perth childcare centre has been hit with a $32,000 fine after a five-year-old boy was left alone on a locked bus. The State Administrative Tribunal found multiple breaches of national law.
Record $2.5m fine for disability provider over abuse
Hunter-based Lifestyle Solutions hit with a landmark $2.5 million penalty for failing NDIS participants in a Central Coast group home. Read the shocking details of abuse and neglect uncovered by the court.
Man avoids jail for threatening judge over wife's sentence
A Perth man who threatened the judge who jailed his wife for their son's abuse has been given a suspended sentence. Read the full details of the disturbing case.
Alleged satanic child abuse ring busted in Sydney
NSW Police have arrested four men, including a self-styled journalist and Lady Gaga superfan, for allegedly running an international network distributing child abuse material. Read the shocking details.
ACT bans 'good bloke' claims for paedophiles
The ACT government moves to stop child sex offenders using good character references to reduce sentences. New family violence safety notices also proposed.
Alleged satanic child abuse ring leader arrested in Sydney
A self-described journalist and Knox Grammar alumnus is accused of leading an international network distributing ritualistic child abuse material. Four men arrested in Sydney raids.
Man raped teen after seeking her age on Reddit
A Canberra man sexually abused a 13-year-old girl he met on Reddit after explicitly asking for her ID. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Smart car tech weaponised in domestic abuse, eSafety warns
Australian authorities report a surge in tech-facilitated abuse, with smart cars used to control victims via GPS and remote locks. Experts call for safety reforms.
Govt announces $30M AI safety crackdown, national plan
The federal government unveils a $30 million AI safety institute and national roadmap, targeting AI-generated child abuse material and aiming to harness AI's economic potential safely. Learn the details.
Former Marist brother admits guilt in historic child sex abuse case
An 85-year-old former Marist brother has pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a homeless 16-year-old boy in the ACT in 1980. Malcolm John Dickson changed his plea an hour into his Supreme Court trial.
Corruption Scandal in Offshore Detention Revealed
A major whistleblower has detailed systemic corruption in Australia's offshore detention contracts. Discover the shocking allegations and the political fallout. Read the full investigation.
WA Moves on 'Banned in One, Banned in All' Child Checks
Western Australia is set to introduce crucial reforms to Working With Children Checks, ensuring a national 'banned in one, banned in all' approach. Read the latest on this critical child safety legislation.
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