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.
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.
A Frederick Irwin Anglican School teacher faces charges of sexual penetration and possessing child exploitation material. The alleged abuse occurred between 2024 and 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 are exploring facial recognition technology to identify child sex offenders as shocking figures reveal a 35% surge in reports. Read about the proposed crackdown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The ACT government has retracted claims that affirmative consent laws boosted sexual offence reports after a data bungle. Read the full story on the corrected review and its findings.
WA unveils a decade-long strategy to combat sexual violence as reports hit a 32-year high. New funding extends vital legal and forensic support for survivors. Learn more.
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.
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.
Discover the outstanding North Queensland student-athletes of 2025, celebrated for their dual excellence in academics and sport. Meet the future stars from Townsville and beyond.
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.
The ACT government moves to stop child sex offenders using good character references to reduce sentences. New family violence safety notices also proposed.
A Canberra man's repeated rape of a customer in an arts store caused her 'years of pain' for his fleeting pleasure, a court heard. The ACT Supreme Court will sentence him next week.
An 18-year-old woman is fighting for life after an alleged sexual assault at a Casula park. A 27-year-old man has been charged and refused bail. Police urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New research reveals over 15% of sexual harassment incidents happen at work social events. Experts from UniSA outline crucial steps for employers and employees to respond and prevent harm.