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Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio

Swimming champ testifies in abuse case against physio

A former Australian Olympic gold medallist has been recalled to court after it emerged she had not produced all relevant communications in a committal hearing.

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

'Callous' rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

Barber denies gang-raping teen for six hours in her car

A 19-year-old man is set to stand trial over allegations he participated in the hours-long gang rape of a teenage girl in her own vehicle.

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Sick acts of bestiality producer 'Beast Boy' revealed

Sick acts of bestiality producer 'Beast Boy' revealed

A producer of bestiality material who filmed himself in sexual acts with pets and farm animals also instructed others how to replicate such depravity.

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

'So evil': woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court

Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.

'Be careful': warning as ex-Marist brother jailed

'Be careful': warning as ex-Marist brother jailed

A former Marist brother who molested a teen pupil in a school office 40 years ago has been told not to mention anything about his crimes if asked in prison.

‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

‘Lifelong sentence’ for masseur’s sex assault victim

A traumatised woman has been unable to go to the dentist or get a haircut for two years after she was sexually assaulted during a massage session.

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How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

How the Silvagni rape case was shrouded in secrecy

The son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni managed to have his court proceedings suppressed from the moment he was first charged with rape.

Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.

Lehrmann inquiry head can't shake corruption finding

Lehrmann inquiry head can't shake corruption finding

Lehrmann inquiry head can't shake corruption finding

Lehrmann inquiry head can't shake corruption finding

The head of a forensic review into Bruce Lehrmann's criminal prosecution breached public trust by leaking witness statements and other documents to media.

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

Intruder found guilty of raping aged-care resident

A judge has found a man guilty of raping a 76-year-old woman during a New Year's break-and-enter, rejecting his claims they only had a scuffle in the dark.

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Trio overturn convictions for bucks party gang rapes

Three men jailed for gang raping multiple teenagers during a bucks party weekend have had their convictions quashed on appeal.

Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him

Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him

Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him

Rape-accused intruder argues elderly woman attacked him

A would-be thief accused of an aged care centre rape has testified his alleged victim said "you’re not getting away with this" before he was able to escape.

Child sex survivor's message after abuser found guilty

Child sex survivor's message after abuser found guilty

Child sex survivor's message after abuser found guilty

Child sex survivor's message after abuser found guilty

Child sex abuse victim and advocate Manny Waks has urged other victim-survivors to take their allegations to police after a jury convicted his abuser.

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Rapist from high-profile family remanded into custody

A man from a high-profile family has lost his freedom amid emotional courtroom scenes after being convicted of raping a woman inside his own home.

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

After failing to overturn a damaging defamation judgment, Bruce Lehrmann has dodged serious consequences on a car charge in a magistrates court.

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

Unknown number of servicewomen gagged by ADF agreements

The defence force chief is offering to review non-disclosure orders for victims of sexual misconduct but stopped short of committing to a blanket annulment.

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Defence vows to respect rights of class action troops

The Australian Defence Force has given women in its ranks the green light to sign up to a landmark class action against the Commonwealth, alleging sexual abuse.

Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar bill after second loss

Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been left with a seven-figure legal bill after losing two high-profile battles against findings he is probably a rapist.

'Pure evil' rapist's appeal win rejected by High Court

A rapist's appeal against his convictions has been reversed by Australia's highest court after prosecutors challenged the decision to allow him a re-trial.

High-profile accused told series of lies: prosecutor

Prosecution and defence have laid out their final arguments in the rape trial of a man from a high-profile family ahead of the jury's deliberations.

'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

The defence force faces backlash as it seeks to exclude complaints of sexual violence and harassment experienced by female members overseas from a class action.

Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault

A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.

'It was horrible': elderly woman describes alleged rape

A 76-year-old aged-care resident seen distressed and half-naked after being allegedly raped told her son she feared her assailant was going to kill her.

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