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Rapist jailed for 'extremely frightening' hotel attack

Rapist jailed for 'extremely frightening' hotel attack

A man who violently raped a woman multiple times at a luxury hotel had a "concerning" ongoing denial about the true nature of his offending, a judge has said.

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.

High Court limits church liability for child abuse

High Court limits church liability for child abuse

High Court limits church liability for child abuse

High Court limits church liability for child abuse

The High Court has found a Catholic diocese in regional Victoria is not liable for the sexual abuse of a young boy by a priest over 50 years ago.

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High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages

High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages

The High Court has ruled an Aboriginal woman can pursue damages on some allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse while in state care in Queensland.

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Workplaces aren't tracking scourge of sexual harassment

Almost all Australian workplaces have formal sexual harassment and discrimination policies, but more than one in four aren't monitoring incidents.

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Bruce Lehrmann will need to wait the better part of a year to appeal his defamation suit loss but the barrister due to represent him won't be revealed.

Four jailed for gang raping distressed Tinder date

Four jailed for gang raping distressed Tinder date

Four men have been hit with a maximum cumulative jail sentence of more than 18 years after they jointly raped a crying, frightened woman in her apartment.

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Ex-cop gets suspended sentence after 'sexting' teens

Ex-cop gets suspended sentence after 'sexting' teens

Ex-cop gets suspended sentence after 'sexting' teens

Ex-cop gets suspended sentence after 'sexting' teens

A former police officer has been convicted but will not go to jail despite asking two teenage girls for nude photographs and videos in exchange for money.

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

Retrial ordered for soldier jailed over barracks rape

A soldier jailed for sexual assault and rape has successfully appealed his convictions, with the court finding there was a miscarriage of justice.

Gang rape quartet showed extreme violence: prosecutor

Gang rape quartet showed extreme violence: prosecutor

Gang rape quartet showed extreme violence: prosecutor

Gang rape quartet showed extreme violence: prosecutor

Four men involved in a gang rape have heard their victim recall the devastating impact their sexual assault has had on her.

Ex-women's A-League coach jailed for 'appalling' rape

Ex-women's A-League coach jailed for 'appalling' rape

Ex-women's A-League coach jailed for 'appalling' rape

Ex-women's A-League coach jailed for 'appalling' rape

A French-born women's football coach could be deported from Australia after he was jailed for at least 20 months for raping a woman he met on a dating app.

Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court

Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court

Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court

Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court

A British YouTube star and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel room blew a kiss to screaming fans as he emerged from court.

Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop

Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop

Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop

Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop

Bruce Lehrmann can pursue an "arguable" appeal of his defamation loss without stumping up a $200,000 security payment, a judge has said.

Ex Abercrombie & Fitch CEO facing sex charges

Ex Abercrombie & Fitch CEO facing sex charges

Ex Abercrombie & Fitch CEO facing sex charges

Ex Abercrombie & Fitch CEO facing sex charges

A year after a BBC probe alleged Abercrombie & Fitch's former CEO was involved in sex trafficking, he, his partner and a third man are facing federal charges.

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Man charged over 'horrific' 1988 rape of teenager

A man extradited to Victoria from Queensland has been charged over the "horrific" kidnap and rape of a teenager more than 35 years ago.

Vindication for victims as pedophile counsellor jailed

A former school counsellor who used hypnosis to sexually abuse young boys will most likely die in jail after receiving a minimum two-decade prison sentence.

AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse

Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.

More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen

A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.

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Serial rapist banned from owning horses

A serial rapist will be monitored and banned from owning or taking care of animals, as he faces bestiality charges following his release from jail.

Lehrmann's 'only shot' at income on OnlyFans: lawyer

In resisting a bid for "unemployable" Bruce Lehrmann to pay $200,000 ahead of a defamation appeal, his lawyer says he deserves a chance to clear his name.

Ex-cop sought explicit pics from teen girls via 'sexts'

A former police officer who chatted with two teenage girls on social media seeking sexually explicit images and video wants to avoid jail for his crimes.

UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail

A British YouTuber and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a hotel room following a performance in Perth, has been granted bail.

No jail for stalker ex-cop who tracked woman

An ex-constable's success in therapy means he will not be jailed for stalking a woman, installing a GPS tracker on her car and shattering her phone's screen.

Ex-ADF soldier avoids more jail for teen's sex assault

A former soldier will not face any extra prison time after a County Court judge ordered him to undertake community work for the sexual assault of a teenager.

Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school

A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.

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