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Violence against women in immigration detention rife

Violence against women in immigration detention rife

Women in Australian immigration detention centres suffer multiple forms of violence at the hands of their partners, detainees and staff, research shows.

Ex-NRL player Robati's rape accuser to record evidence

Ex-NRL player Robati's rape accuser to record evidence

Ex-NRL player Robati's rape accuser to record evidence

Ex-NRL player Robati's rape accuser to record evidence

A judge has granted an application to declare a woman accusing a former NRL player of raping her as a witness in need of extra protection.

Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Rugby star Kurtley Beale cleared of raping woman

Kurtley Beale has been found not guilty of raping a woman or sexually touching her in a toilet cubicle after a jury took just hours to clear the rugby star.

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Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

Woman 'curated' Beale rape allegation, lawyer argues

A woman who claims to have been raped by rugby star Kurtley Beale has been labelled "manipulative" by his lawyer in a closing address to his trial's jury.

High Court rejects Catholic Church abuse challenge

High Court rejects Catholic Church abuse challenge

The High Court has rejected the Catholic Church's bid to overturn a ruling that will allow an abused choirboy's father to sue for damages as a secondary victim.

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

Jury to rule on consent in Kurtley Beale rape case

A woman who accused rugby star Kurtley Beale of rape has been "staunchly consistent" in her version of the events, a NSW court has heard.

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

'I messed up': Beale called agent after rape allegation

Kurtley Beale called his player-agent Isaac Moses and told him he had "messed up", after being confronted with sexual assault allegations, a court has heard.

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Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim

A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told

Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance

Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance

Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance

Higgins feared being 'passenger' in rape story: fiance

Brittany Higgins' consent was taken away in an alleged Parliament House rape and she needed to feel like she was back in control, her fiance told a journalist.

'Abusive' Craig Kelly aide faces likely jail time

'Abusive' Craig Kelly aide faces likely jail time

'Abusive' Craig Kelly aide faces likely jail time

'Abusive' Craig Kelly aide faces likely jail time

Frank Zumbo, former office manager to Craig Kelly, has been found guilty of indecently assaulting four young women he hired to work in the ex-MP's office.

No charge upgrade yet for accused nursing home rapist

No charge upgrade yet for accused nursing home rapist

No charge upgrade yet for accused nursing home rapist

No charge upgrade yet for accused nursing home rapist

A 90-year-old woman who died after allegedly being raped had been a private person, as was her family who did not want her name revealed, a magistrate said.

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

'Convince him he's guilty': Beale accuser's call notes

A woman's mindset prior to calling rugby star Kurtley Beale with rape allegations has been called into question at his trial.

Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual

Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual

Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual

Beale rape accuser denies toilet act consensual

A woman accusing rugby star Kurtley Beale of raping her in a toilet cubicle has faced a grilling by his lawyer, including whether she invited him to join her.

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser

A secret police recording captured the moment rugby star Kurtley Beale was confronted by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in a toilet cubicle.

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Woman says 'desperate' Beale forced her into sexual act

Kurtley Beale's sexual assault trial has been told the "desperate" rugby union star forced a woman to give him oral sex at a Bondi hotel in December 2022.

Ex-NRL star Hayne in second bid to quash rape verdicts

Jarryd Hayne will watch on as lawyers fight to overturn his convictions following three trials and a guilty verdict on two counts of rape.

Rape allegation against cop added to raft of DV charges

A senior constable facing multiple allegations including rape, assault and stalking has been hit with another charge of sexual intercourse without consent.

Beale's trial delayed before accuser gives evidence

Kurtley Beale has pleaded not guilty before a jury that will have to wait to hear from the woman he is accused of groping and sexually assaulting at a pub.

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Beale jury shown alleged grope before sexual assault

The jury judging if Kurtley Beale groped and sexually assaulted a woman has seen CCTV from the night as his lawyer argues a "quite different version of events".

Nurse accused of raping patient recovering from surgery

A Geelong nurse has faced the first day of a trial where he is accused of raping a patient while the man was recovering from surgery at a private hospital.

Rugby star Beale faces jury for alleged bar sex assault

Australian rugby union star Kurtley Beale has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Sydney pub, a claim he denies.

'No parole' declaration for double murderer, rapist

A man sentenced to life behind bars for raping and murdering two girls in 1995 cannot apply for parole until May 2032 following a Parole Board declaration.

Man, 51, jailed for indecent treatment of four girls

A 51-year-old man who indecently treated four girls is expected to be transferred from prison to immigration detention after being sentenced.

Ex-Marist teacher fights 'unfair' NZ child sex trial

A convicted child sex abuser who taught at Canberra's Marist College has dementia and should not be extradited to face charges in New Zealand, his lawyer says.

Ex-maths teacher 'almost immediately' groomed student

A former maths teacher at an elite Sydney private school is on trial over an alleged sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female student in the 1980s.

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