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Latest news: Sexual Assault

Police chief expects more Brand accusers to speak out

The head of London's police "wouldn’t be surprised" if many more alleged victims of Russell Brand came forward following his rape conviction.

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

System silos are harming sexual abuse survivors

Regulators are pushing for urgent systemic change, as Australia's sexual violence commissioner warns that a lack of coordination is hurting victims.

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

Strangulation support 'grinding to a halt' amid uptick

A gathering of international and local advocates, experts and policymakers has discussed non-fatal strangulation and sexual violence against older women.

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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.

Resource hub to keep children safe from sexual harm

Resource hub to keep children safe from sexual harm

A hub supporting young people's sexual safety will equip them, their parents and practitioners with resources to recognise or respond to harmful behaviours.

Lehrmann could face trial after judge calls out delays

Lehrmann could face trial after judge calls out delays

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has received a tentative date for his criminal trial after telling a court he could not find a barrister to represent him.

'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

'Horrific': hundreds more charges for vile child abuser

A twisted pedophile serving life in prison has been charged with a slew of extra child abuse offences following a "challenging and traumatic" inquiry.

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Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment

Australia's top general has asked a senator to give him a heads up next time after she went over his head to make a sexual harassment investigation public.

Brand rejects charges as he takes stand in rape trial

Comedian Russell Brand has denied rape allegations during his UK trial and says a documentary about his alleged behaviour has had a devastating effect of him.

'Yum': Teacher jailed for having sex with student

'Yum': Teacher jailed for having sex with student

'Yum': Teacher jailed for having sex with student

'Yum': Teacher jailed for having sex with student

A former teacher has been sentenced for having sex with a 17-year-old student and sexually touching a younger student after exchanging explicit messages online.

Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges

Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges

Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges

Childcare rapist pictured in extradition on new charges

A man described as "Australia's worst pedophile" has been seen for the first time in years while being transported interstate to face more charges.

Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex

Former comedian Russell Brand was quizzed by police four times between November 2023 and July 2025 following allegations of sexual assault.

Brand ‘laughed after groping radio station worker’

A woman has told Russell Brand's rape trial that the comedian appeared to find it funny after grabbing her and forcefully kissing her.

'I hate who I am': serial rapist speaks after 30 years

'I hate who I am': serial rapist speaks after 30 years

'I hate who I am': serial rapist speaks after 30 years

'I hate who I am': serial rapist speaks after 30 years

A serial rapist has testified on oath he is a changed man after his lawyer's bid to explain his crimes was met with firm scepticism by a sentencing judge.

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Diddy moved from New Jersey to Pennsylvania prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the US rap mogul sentenced to four years in prison for sex crimes, has been moved to another prison.

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.

Elder Mick Mundine in court on sexual abuse allegations

A prominent Indigenous Elder and businessman has faced court accused of historical sexual assault.

Violence and sexual harm of Australian children rising

A national abuse crisis is brewing, with a study showing a new generation of boys and girls are becoming victims of physical violence and sexual harm.

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Russell Brand fronts court for rape, sex assault trial

The 51-year-old comedian and podcaster has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges against him.

Molly's murderer set to appeal, dashing family's hopes

The man who murdered Molly Ticehurst has flagged his intention to appeal his jail sentence, which attracted widespread criticism for its perceived leniency.

Australian bishop concedes justice delay in abuse case

A top Australian Catholic bishop defended the church’s decision to let police take the lead in the case against former WA bishop Christopher Saunders.

Disability carer accused of assaulting teen in care

Police have acknowledged the courage of a teen for coming forward after a disability support worker was accused of grooming and indecently assaulting the boy.

'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters

A head monk who betrayed the trust of six young girls and their families when he lured them away with lollies at his temple has been jailed.

The non-fatal act that raises domestic homicide risk

Non-fatal strangulation drastically raises domestic homicide risk and sometimes leaves victims with brain injuries that go unnoticed by police, experts warn.

Bishop's victims praised for bringing down powerful man

A Vatican investigator says the conviction and sentence of a powerful former bishop is a good result for the Indigenous victims he abused at boozy barbeques.

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