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‘Ruin me’: Hadley recalls teary complaint about Jones

‘Ruin me’: Hadley recalls teary complaint about Jones

Broadcaster Ray Hadley says a radio staffer broke down in tears and feared the loss of his career after he was allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones.

'Distressed' Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint

'Distressed' Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint

'Distressed' Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint

'Distressed' Alan Jones accuser made graphic complaint

A man was distressed and agitated when he told a friend he had been indecently assaulted by talkback titan Alan Jones, a court has been told.

Billions spent on men's violence 'after damage done'

Billions spent on men's violence 'after damage done'

Billions spent on men's violence 'after damage done'

Billions spent on men's violence 'after damage done'

Australia is spending billions in late responses to men's violence while investing "next to nothing" in stopping it before it escalates, new research says.

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'Dearth' in programs helping violent migrant men change

'Dearth' in programs helping violent migrant men change

A scarcity in family violence perpetrator programs tailored to migrant and refugee men is putting women at risk while underfunded services pick up the slack.

Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait

Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait

Facebook pages publishing AI depictions of Australian Holocaust survivors have been accused of cashing in on the memory of one of history's darkest chapters.

Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack

Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack

Former AFL icon and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will fight a prison sentence he received for assaulting a woman.

‘Great couple’: banter as man allegedly groped by Jones

‘Great couple’: banter as man allegedly groped by Jones

A radio station staffer and Alan Jones were jokingly called a "great couple" at an event where the younger man was allegedly indecently assaulted.

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'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence

'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence

'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence

'Tipping point' in AFL's problem with gendered violence

Amid an epidemic of violence against women, advocates hope discussion on the Sydney Swans allegations has pushed Australian elite football to a tipping point.

Childcare rapist step closer to interstate transfer

Childcare rapist step closer to interstate transfer

Childcare rapist step closer to interstate transfer

Childcare rapist step closer to interstate transfer

An attorney-general has lost a bid to fast-track the transfer of a notorious former childcare worker to another state to face hundreds of sex offence charges.

Accuser says Jones ‘a lot nicer’ after alleged groping

Accuser says Jones ‘a lot nicer’ after alleged groping

Accuser says Jones ‘a lot nicer’ after alleged groping

Accuser says Jones ‘a lot nicer’ after alleged groping

A former radio staffer says longtime shock jock Alan Jones ceased yelling at him and became much nicer after indecently assaulting him.

Domestic violence on the agenda at national cabinet

Domestic violence on the agenda at national cabinet

Domestic violence on the agenda at national cabinet

Domestic violence on the agenda at national cabinet

State and territory leaders will discuss with the prime minister responses to domestic violence when national cabinet next meets.

‘Dog’: Ray Hadley slams rival in texts to Jones accuser

‘Dog’: Ray Hadley slams rival in texts to Jones accuser

‘Dog’: Ray Hadley slams rival in texts to Jones accuser

‘Dog’: Ray Hadley slams rival in texts to Jones accuser

Prominent broadcaster Ray Hadley hit out at a colleague in foul-mouthed text messages referencing allegations of indecent assault against Alan Jones.

Alan Jones held 'extraordinary power', accuser says

Alan Jones held 'extraordinary power', accuser says

Alan Jones held 'extraordinary power', accuser says

Alan Jones held 'extraordinary power', accuser says

A former radio staffer has denied having power over talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions.

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

Almost one in three boys believe attempts to give equality opportunities to women have gone to far, and some claim feminism should be resisted with violence.

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'Adult-centric' violence services not made for children

An "adult-centric" approach to domestic and family violence is failing Australian children, who are facing wait times of up to six months to access support.

Alan Jones decried as 'grub' to famous media rival

A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host.

Report failed to spot alleged killer's violent history

Reports assessing serial abusers' risk of reoffending do not routinely include expired protection orders taken out against them, an inquest has been told.

Australia's system 'not built' for sex crime victims

Advocates are fighting for victims of sexual assault to receive as much legal help as possible against an ancient justice system not built for them.

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Church school finances questioned as more probes urged

A parliamentary probe is investigating the "unusual" finances of a school at the centre of serious misconduct, abuse and humiliation allegations.

Alan Jones's accuser felt silenced by 'golden goose'

The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school

An academically acclaimed private school being probed over forced labour and abuse claims uses religion as a "camouflage" for fraud, inquiry witnesses claim.

Alan Jones accuser's mum ‘in shock’ over allegations

The mother of an athlete who was allegedly repeatedly indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones says she should have protected him.

Elite school's students charged with sexual assault

Three teenagers who attend a prestigious private boys school have been charged with a sexual assault, with the alleged victim aged 14.

Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder

A police body camera has captured a man surrendering on the steps of a rundown home and being arrested for an alleged domestic-violence murder.

Alan Jones sex abuse trial stymied by last-minute delay

Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones’s fight against indecent assault and sexual touching charges has been delayed after it hit an unexpected snag.

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