22-year sentence for woman in horrific cross-border abuse case
A woman receives a 22-year prison term for a prolonged campaign of horrific abuse against a young girl, spanning from Ukraine to Perth. Read the shocking details of the case.
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Father jailed 15 years for child sexual abuse of daughter
A Lake Macquarie father has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing his daughter and other children. His victims, now adults, speak out to empower others and shed the shame they never deserved to carry.
MLC Swim Coach Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl he met on social media. Read the shocking court details.
Geelong Swim Coach Charged with Child Sex Abuse
Jayden Brian, a former Methodist Ladies' College swim coach, faces court charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in Geelong. Read the latest details.
Brisbane Swim Coach Charged with Child Sex Abuse
A former swimming coach at Brisbane's Methodist Ladies' College has been charged with sexually abusing a child. The alleged offences occurred in 2022. Read the full story.
Townsville swim coach charged with child sex abuse
A former swim coach at a prestigious Townsville school has been charged with sexually abusing a child. Read the latest on the shocking case and the police investigation.
MLC Swim Coach Charged with Child Sex Abuse
A head swim coach at Melbourne's Methodist Ladies' College faces nine charges, including grooming and possessing child abuse material, after a police investigation. Read the latest court details.
Australian man extradited for child sex abuse
John Michael Kaleel, 69, has been extradited from Australia to Los Angeles to be sentenced for child sexual abuse. He fled after his conviction. Read the full story.
109-year-old WWI message in bottle found on WA beach
A 109-year-old message in a bottle from WWI soldiers found on an Esperance beach has reunited families. They now seek a national museum to preserve this poignant piece of Australian history.
Geelong lifeguard left in tears over slide rule
A Geelong lifeguard was reduced to tears after a parent screamed at her for enforcing a crucial water slide safety rule. The incident highlights the abuse faced by pool staff.
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.
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.
Remembering the Hunter's deadly 1939 heatwave
As a severe heatwave looms, we revisit the Hunter's 1939 furnace that killed scores, halted work, and left a tragic mark on local records. Discover the history to understand the present.
Man granted bail over alleged historical sexual assaults
A 33-year-old Whitlam man faces court over alleged repeated rape and indecent assault of his ex-partner in the early 2000s. He has been released on conditional bail. Support services information included.
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.
A Year of Illawarra Mercury's History Column Highlights
Explore a fascinating year from the Illawarra Mercury's history column, featuring tales of drunken tree-chopping, fiery ships, political threats, and vintage crime. Dive into 170 years of local stories.
1912's 'Ideal WA' book reveals state's forgotten vision
A rediscovered 1912 book, 'The Ideal Western Australia', reveals the ambitious social blueprint for the state. Explore the untold history of WA's planned future.
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.
Historic Roxy Cinema in Nowra reopens after major flood repairs
Nowra's beloved 90-year-old Roxy Cinemas has triumphantly reopened after severe flood damage. Discover the careful restoration that blends modern upgrades with cherished Art Deco heritage.
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.
Man loses VCAT bid to bypass Working With Children Check
A Victorian man's attempt to avoid a Working With Children Check due to historical offences has been rejected by VCAT. The tribunal upheld the need for child safety. Read the full ruling.
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.
Bishop's Waltham: A Crossroads of Tumultuous English History
Discover Bishop's Waltham, a tranquil English town with a violent past hosting Romans, Vikings, Normans, and Napoleon's defeated admiral. Explore its scars and survival. Read more.
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.
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