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Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

Huge sum offered to solve violent 'bush-doof' rape

A woman's violent rape on the sandy sidelines of a beach rave remains unsolved two years on, triggering fresh appeal and a $250,000 reward for new information.

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

'Horrific' figures as DV services given funding boost

Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

Ex-scout leader acquitted of historical child sex abuse

A former scout leader has been cleared of a child sex abuse charge dating back to the 1970s after doubt was cast over evidence heard at trial.

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Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal

An appeal by Bruce Lehrmann against his defamation loss to Network Ten has hit a snag, with his lawyer telling a court he is still chasing funds.

'Sadist' rapist has history of breaching supervision

'Sadist' rapist has history of breaching supervision

A serial rapist who harassed and attacked women across several decades will be subjected to additional supervision orders despite a history of breaching them.

Abuse of children overseas, online messages 'depraved'

Abuse of children overseas, online messages 'depraved'

A 40-year-old man who pleaded guilty to dozens of child sexual abuse charges, including offending overseas, will spend up to 12 years in jail.

Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

A lawsuit by actor Christie Whelan Browne alleging discrimination after she went public with sexual harassment complaints has been settled out of court.

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Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Possible talks to settle a lawsuit facing ex NRL-star Jarryd Hayne by his rape accuser have ended before they began, with the matter now to play out in court.

'It's your loss': chilling words after Tinder gang rape

'It's your loss': chilling words after Tinder gang rape

'It's your loss': chilling words after Tinder gang rape

'It's your loss': chilling words after Tinder gang rape

A woman gang raped by a several men says she was terrified as one by one they entered her bedroom and forced her into sex.

Childcare rapist unseen for years in 'broken' system

Childcare rapist unseen for years in 'broken' system

Childcare rapist unseen for years in 'broken' system

Childcare rapist unseen for years in 'broken' system

The parents of a girl raped by a childcare worker say there's "something broken in the system" that allowed him to commit more than 300 offences over 20 years.

Teen accused of rape denied bail over risk to community

Teen accused of rape denied bail over risk to community

Teen accused of rape denied bail over risk to community

Teen accused of rape denied bail over risk to community

A 16-year-old boy charged with stalking, rape and the sexual assault of a female jogger has been denied bail due to his potential risk to the community.

NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges

NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges

NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges

NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges

NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon will resign from parliament after being charged with 10 separate child-sex offences relating to an alleged assault in 2017.

Masseur charged with sexual assault of four clients

Masseur charged with sexual assault of four clients

Masseur charged with sexual assault of four clients

Masseur charged with sexual assault of four clients

A suburban massage therapist has faced court charged with 31 sexual assault offences with police alleging four women were attacked at a massage parlour.

Teen's killer to be released despite past parole attack

Teen's killer to be released despite past parole attack

Teen's killer to be released despite past parole attack

Teen's killer to be released despite past parole attack

A killer who was sent back to jail after attempting to rape a woman while on parole will be released into the community a second time.

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'Closure' for victims as serial rapist swim coach named

Former champion swimming coach Richard "Dick" Caine raped and sexually assaulted young athletes over several years, leaving lasting scars on his many victims.

Settlement talks flagged in Hayne rape accuser lawsuit

Despite no longer faces criminal charges, ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne still battles a civil lawsuit brought by his rape accuser.

Further medical delays in Grace Tame abuser's case

A court case for a man who sexually abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and allegedly harassed her online has been slowed because of his ill health.

Man found guilty over violent rape in luxury hotel

A man from NSW's north coast has been found guilty of viciously assaulting and raping a woman at the Star Grand after a night out in Sydney in 2022.

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Woman inflated fight into rape complaint, court hears

Lawyers for a man accused of raping and assaulting a woman at The Star casino and hotel have cast doubt on her version of events.

'Particular interest' in van after sex assault on teen

A man is behind bars accused of raping a teenager at knifepoint, as police appeal for information amid concerns he may have targeted other children.

Spike in redress claims after sexual abuse inquiry

An inquiry exposing government failings has led to a rise in claims to a national redress scheme by survivors of child sexual abuse in Tasmania.

Many Indian doctors end strike over student's murder

Medical professionals shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the nation.

Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic

Medical professionals have shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the country.

Budget blow as state's child sexual abuse payouts soar

Tasmania's budget deficit for 2023/24 is set to grow fourfold, mainly because of a $571 million increase in payouts to child sexual abuse survivors.

Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor

Women have marched across India in their hundreds of thousands as outrage and the demand for justice grew following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

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