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.
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.
Canberra teachers speak out on daily physical assaults and disruptive behaviour in ACT public high schools, as reported incidents surge. Education Minister acknowledges more must be done.
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.
Central Coast teacher Mia Sheppard, known as 'Crunchy', is spending eight weeks working as an elf in Santa's Lapland workshop. Discover her magical journey from the Australian summer to the Arctic winter.
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.
The Australian-Irish community mourns the sudden death of beloved teacher and athlete Sarah Halpenny in Melbourne. A fundraiser has surpassed $300,000 AUD.
Wollongong PE teacher Phil Saunders has had all charges against him dismissed in local court. Read the magistrate's detailed reasoning and the emotional courtroom outcome.
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.
Townsville school community bids an emotional farewell to beloved teacher aide Julie Waters after her remarkable 41-year career. Read the heartwarming story.
Norlane's Natasha Singh has been named Geelong's Best Kindergarten Teacher for 2025. Discover her inspiring journey and teaching philosophy that won over the community.
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.
A critical Santa shortage in Western Australia has agencies issuing an SOS for teachers and coaches. With under three weeks to go, find out how the festive season is at risk and who's stepping up.
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.
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 51-year-old relief teacher in Adelaide has been charged with child sexual offences, prompting letters to parents from multiple schools. The man is on bail and due in court next year.