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Cult leader granted bail on child grooming charges

Cult leader granted bail on child grooming charges

A self-professed prophet accused of grooming a young girl for years will face constant supervision including wearing an ankle bracelet once released on bail.

Driving test assessor charged with attacking 3 women

Driving test assessor charged with attacking 3 women

Driving test assessor charged with attacking 3 women

Driving test assessor charged with attacking 3 women

Three women have allegedly been indecently assaulted by their driving test assessor during their practical in-vehicle examinations, WA police say.

Cult leader accused of grooming girl to be his 'queen'

Cult leader accused of grooming girl to be his 'queen'

Cult leader accused of grooming girl to be his 'queen'

Cult leader accused of grooming girl to be his 'queen'

A self-proclaimed cult leader accused of grooming a young girl for sex wants to be granted bail despite prior jail time for the abuse of two other girls.

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Man partied at 21st before trying to rape 90-year-old

Man partied at 21st before trying to rape 90-year-old

Shane Huici is facing more time behind bars after he broke into an aged care home and tried to rape a 90-year-old woman after a 21st birthday party.

Lehrmann case to reopen to test drugs and other claims

Lehrmann case to reopen to test drugs and other claims

Untested allegations that Seven Network reimbursed Bruce Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers will be examined by the judge who will decide his defamation case.

Ten wins 'exceptional bid' to reopen Lehrmann case

Ten wins 'exceptional bid' to reopen Lehrmann case

Judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's lawsuit against Network Ten has been delayed after an extraordinary bid to introduce new evidence at the eleventh hour.

Cop released ahead of trial on rape, stalking charges

Cop released ahead of trial on rape, stalking charges

A police officer accused of assaulting, stalking and raping a woman has been granted bail due to an "unacceptable delay" in him facing trial.

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Power at heart of Craig Kelly aide's sexual offending

Power at heart of Craig Kelly aide's sexual offending

Power at heart of Craig Kelly aide's sexual offending

Power at heart of Craig Kelly aide's sexual offending

Ex-political aide Frank Zumbo used the promise of a career in politics to sexually touch and assault young women, a Sydney court has been told.

Man jailed for nightclub sex assault on woman

Man jailed for nightclub sex assault on woman

Man jailed for nightclub sex assault on woman

Man jailed for nightclub sex assault on woman

A man who forced a woman to do sex acts against her will in exchange for drugs had a dysfunctional childhood that led to substance abuse, a court has heard.

Hillsong founder denied payout over failed abuse case

Hillsong founder denied payout over failed abuse case

Hillsong founder denied payout over failed abuse case

Hillsong founder denied payout over failed abuse case

The ex-leader of Pentecostal mega-church Hillsong will not have his legal costs paid despite prosecutors failing to prove he concealed his father's abuse.

Former basketball star Kendal Pinder jailed for rape

Former basketball star Kendal Pinder jailed for rape

Former basketball star Kendal Pinder jailed for rape

Former basketball star Kendal Pinder jailed for rape

A champion basketball player has been jailed for eight years for the latest in a long history of sexual crimes and could be deported from Australia.

Child abuse survivors in jail able to apply for redress

Child abuse survivors in jail able to apply for redress

Child abuse survivors in jail able to apply for redress

Child abuse survivors in jail able to apply for redress

Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse in prison will be able to apply to the national redress scheme after legislation passed the senate.

Navy captain cleared of sexually touching young girl

Navy captain cleared of sexually touching young girl

Navy captain cleared of sexually touching young girl

Navy captain cleared of sexually touching young girl

A navy captain has been cleared of allegations of abuse involving a 10-year-old girl after a court heard he was in "dad mode" when he entered her bedroom.

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

Sex offenders banned from working with children in SA

South Australia has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban convicted or accused child sex offenders from working with under age employees.

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Help for business to proactively stop sexual harassment

Businesses and employers will be given new tools and resources to help prevent sexual harassment at work as regulations require they take more action.

Pedophile conviction likely to be tossed due to gender

An ex-teacher who sexually abused a student five decades ago has a high chance of her conviction being quashed as it was based on a men-only law, a court says.

Criminal case against advocate's alleged abuser delayed

The criminal case against Manny Waks's alleged abuser has been delayed while the Israeli government is yet to tick off on witnesses' involvement.

'Male entitlement': six years for fake Uber predator

A man who pretended to be an Uber driver to pick up three different women before raping or sexually assaulting them will spend at least six years behind bars.

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Child-grooming raid followed 'cult recruitment calls'

A woman charged over alleged child grooming is accused of going to "extraordinary lengths" as part of her devoted life as the wife of a cult leader.

Decades in jail for impaired victims' 'monster' rapist

An ice user who referred to himself as a "monster" has been jailed for up to 28 years for cruel, violent, sexual acts with four cognitively impaired victims.

Join investigation into sexual violence in Gaza: Pocock

An independent senator has called on Australia to support investigations into sexual violence committed by both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

'Pack of lies' fake Uber driver blames his victims

A judge has called out a sex offender's "pack of lies" after he blamed his victims during police interviews, as the fake Uber driver's bail was revoked.

'Dad mode': navy man denies sexually touching girl

An Australian navy captain has denied sexually touching a 10-year-old saying he went into the girl's bedroom early one morning because "dad mode" kicked in.

Ex-NRL star wanted 'intimacy' but denies sexual touch

Former Souths and St George Illawarra forward George Burgess has admitted that he wanted to "be naughty" with a woman, but denies groping her buttocks.

Religious leader groomed girl to build new sect: police

The founder of a religious group and his partner told a young girl she had been chosen to procreate with him to build a new sect, police say.

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