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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

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

Bruce Lehrmann dodges conviction over drunken joyride

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

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

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.

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Unknown number of servicewomen gagged by ADF agreements

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.

Defence vows to respect rights of class action troops

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

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

'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.

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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

'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

'Disgraceful' bid to remove defence class action claims

'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

Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault

Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault

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

'It was horrible': elderly woman describes alleged rape

'It was horrible': elderly woman describes alleged rape

'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.

Accused from high-profile family denies raping woman

A man has repeatedly denied he raped a woman but admitted in evidence that he created a fake Uber receipt in the days afterwards.

'Deplorable': cops smash alleged satanic pedophile ring

'Deplorable': cops smash alleged satanic pedophile ring

'Deplorable': cops smash alleged satanic pedophile ring

'Deplorable': cops smash alleged satanic pedophile ring

Police have arrested four men who were allegedly part of an international satanic child sex abuse material ring operating out of suburban homes.

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Modest estate listed for prince accuser in court battle

Court documents suggest the estate of deceased Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre might have been worth less than half a million dollars when she died.

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Easey Street accused to face double murder trial

A magistrate has tossed out a rape charge as he committed a man to stand trial over the cold case double murder of two women nearly half a century ago.

Accused man from high-profile family on trial for rape

A man has denied he raped a woman at his home but admitted to a jury that he created a fake Uber receipt in the days afterwards.

Justice system failing shattered sex assault survivors

Legal literacy advocates want urgent reform in how the justice system handles sexual assault disclosures, starting with their first contact with police.

Teacher 'unaware' about risks of student sexual abuse

An ex-teacher has avoided compensating pupils she allegedly molested in the '70s after a court found she was unaware abusing the boys caused harm.

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'Morally worthless' pedophile teacher jailed

A 71-year-old former teacher who abused students over the course of almost 30 years has been sentenced, with a judge describing him as remorseless.

Masseur praised by radio star found guilty of rape

An alternative massage therapist publicised on the Kyle and Jackie O Show for his "magical" treatments has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a client.

Key date for Lehrmann rape trial finally revealed

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann now has a date for his attempt to avoid trial on two counts of rape that were first heard in court in early 2023.

Survivors find healing through music and creativity

Australians are being urged to recognise the ongoing prevalence of abuse in the community and advocate for justice and reform as part of a national campaign.

'Not guilty': man linked to accused childcare abuser

An alleged rapist linked to a notorious childcare abuse case has opted to fast-track dozens of charges to a higher court.

'100 per cent innocent': AFL star cleared on rape claim

Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.

Alan Jones' concerns ahead of mammoth sex abuse hearing

Sex abuse allegations against shock jock Alan Jones will be aired during a four-and-a-half-month-long court hearing which could involve more than 100 witnesses.

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