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Minister warns UK media still has sexual abuse problem

Minister warns UK media still has sexual abuse problem

The British media industry hasn't changed enough to prevent another celebrity rapist such as Russell Brand preying on women, the UK culture minister says.

‘Nail in the coffin’: top journalist's Alan Jones probe

‘Nail in the coffin’: top journalist's Alan Jones probe

‘Nail in the coffin’: top journalist's Alan Jones probe

‘Nail in the coffin’: top journalist's Alan Jones probe

The esteemed journalist who broke the story of Alan Jones’s alleged indecent assaults spoke colourfully about her investigation in a recorded chat.

Star journalist faces Alan Jones at sexual abuse trial

Star journalist faces Alan Jones at sexual abuse trial

Star journalist faces Alan Jones at sexual abuse trial

Star journalist faces Alan Jones at sexual abuse trial

Media rivalries and motives have been scrutinised as a star investigative journalist testified in Alan Jones’s fight against indecent assault allegations.

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Jones’s alleged teen victim denies lying about groping

Jones’s alleged teen victim denies lying about groping

A man has hit out at claims he lied, standing firmly by his recollection of being kissed and groped by talkback titan Alan Jones as a 17-year-old boy.

Teen’s mum trusted Alan Jones before alleged groping

Teen’s mum trusted Alan Jones before alleged groping

A mother says she trusted Alan Jones to mentor her son before the teen reported being French-kissed without consent at the radio giant's home.

Brand' rape trial hears from first alleged victim

A woman who accuses Russell Brand of raping her told police she felt dirty after the alleged attack and "thought it was my fault", his London trial has heard.

Prosecution labels Brand a ruthless sexual predator

Actor and comedian Russell Brand is a “ruthless and manipulative” predator who raped and groped women to satisfy his sexual appetite, a UK court has been told.

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Russell Brand arrives for second day of rape trial

Jury selection is due to finish for the rape and sexual assault trial of actor and comedian Russell Brand, who's accused of offences over a 10-year period.

Russell Brand due in court for rape, sex assault trial

British comedian Russell Brand is preparing to stand trial in a London court, accused by six women of committing sex crimes spanning a decade.

'Lie': teen denies milking Jones for financial support

'Lie': teen denies milking Jones for financial support

'Lie': teen denies milking Jones for financial support

'Lie': teen denies milking Jones for financial support

A man who was allegedly indecently assaulted by Alan Jones as a 17-year-old has denied trying to deceive the radio giant over several years.

Teen felt ‘violated’ after alleged Alan Jones groping

Teen felt ‘violated’ after alleged Alan Jones groping

Teen felt ‘violated’ after alleged Alan Jones groping

Teen felt ‘violated’ after alleged Alan Jones groping

A 17-year-old boy felt too vulnerable to have a shower after talkback titan Alan Jones allegedly kissed and groped him without consent, a judge has heard.

Newsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age

Newsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age

Newsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age

Newsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age

Australian media academics warn readers will happily consume news from sources they do not trust as professional journalism becomes harder to distinguish.

Alan Jones liked champions of sport, butler testifies

Alan Jones liked champions of sport, butler testifies

Alan Jones liked champions of sport, butler testifies

Alan Jones liked champions of sport, butler testifies

The man who ironed Alan Jones's underwear has testified about the steady stream of high-profile athletes at his waterfront home in Circular Quay.

Executive ‘stunned and upset’ after alleged Jones grope

Executive ‘stunned and upset’ after alleged Jones grope

Executive ‘stunned and upset’ after alleged Jones grope

Executive ‘stunned and upset’ after alleged Jones grope

An executive has been described as visibly upset when confiding in a colleague that he had been subjected to unwelcome sexual touching by Alan Jones.

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Alleged victim felt ‘powerless’ against ‘pig’ Jones

An executive says he referred to Alan Jones as a "pig" when disclosing allegations he had been groped by the radio giant at an event.

Alan Jones’s alleged teen victim withdrawn from trial

Prosecutors have withdrawn an indecent assault charge related to a 17-year-old boy midway through veteran broadcaster Alan Jones’s trial.

Accuser wishes alleged Jones kiss ‘never happened’

A prominent athlete says he has been forced to replay the memory of Alan Jones kissing him without consent, which has become etched in his mind.

‘Generous’ Alan Jones supported accuser in tough times

A prominent athlete who has accused Alan Jones of indecent assault says the talkback titan was supportive professionally and personally.

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Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

The year 2025 is being described as the worst of the century for freedom of expression, media rights, access to justice and more.

'Sultan Of Sequins', designer to stars, Bob Mackie dies

US costume designer Bob Mackie, known as the “Sultan Of Sequins” and the “Rajah Of Rhinestones” is being remembered for his "genius and extraordinary designs".

Athlete ‘defiantly’ pushed Jones off after alleged kiss

A prominent athlete says he pushed Alan Jones away when the talkback titan allegedly subjected him to unwanted kissing and sexual touching.

The Pitt leads Emmy nominees with 25 nods

Hollywood will host America’s most coveted TV honours as the stars of the small screen prepare to walk the red carpet at the 78th annual Emmy Awards ceremony.

FitzSimons 'proud' of calling Jones 'malignant tumour'

Author and journalist Peter FitzSimons says he is very proud of describing Alan Jones as a ‘malignant tumour’ requiring excision in an article.

Jones accuser 'sunken and diminished': ex-minister

A former MP has told Alan Jones’s marathon indecent assault hearing that one of the alleged victims looked uncomfortable in the radio host's presence.

David Attenborough laments ‘terrible plight’ of planet

David Attenborough has lamented the “terrible plight of our wonderful planet” in a speech delivered on his behalf at Britain's National Television Awards.

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