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High-profile rape accused remains hidden despite loss

A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.

Massage therapist sexually assaulted female clients

Massage therapist sexually assaulted female clients

Massage therapist sexually assaulted female clients

Massage therapist sexually assaulted female clients

A 65-year-old massage therapist has admitted sexually assaulting female clients during sessions, including one 12-year-old girl.

Repressed sexuality led to teacher's abuse of student

Repressed sexuality led to teacher's abuse of student

Repressed sexuality led to teacher's abuse of student

Repressed sexuality led to teacher's abuse of student

A female teacher jailed over sexual crimes involving a student would have found a more appropriate partner if she acknowledged her sexuality, a judge has said.

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'Lenient' sentences upheld for pair convicted of rape

'Lenient' sentences upheld for pair convicted of rape

A Victorian court has thrown out an appeal against the community corrections orders handed down to two men convicted of raping a young woman.

Uni staff report 50 per cent spike in sexual harassment

Uni staff report 50 per cent spike in sexual harassment

Almost a third of university staff have reported experiencing sexual harassment at work, with the main perpetrators said to be colleagues and managers.

Fake cop raped, stole from 'terrified' sex workers

Fake cop raped, stole from 'terrified' sex workers

Shivan Suresh Agravat bought fake police paraphernalia to deceive women into thinking they would be arrested if they refused to have sex with him.

Order of Australia medallist denies stealth-rape

Order of Australia medallist denies stealth-rape

Sydney dermatologist Liang Joo Leow has faced the Victorian County Court, accused of raping another man by removing a condom without consent.

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Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

Permanent uni student safety body touted over taskforce

A taskforce may not be the best way to address university student sexual assault, with a standalone body floated as a better option by education minister.

Independent review launched into alleged pedophile cop

Independent review launched into alleged pedophile cop

Independent review launched into alleged pedophile cop

Independent review launched into alleged pedophile cop

A former senior police officer who died while being investigated over child sexual abuse allegations will be the subject of an independent review.

High-profile rape accused claims 'health risk' if named

The solicitor for a high-profile man accused of rape has submitted a letter from the man's psychologist who has been seeing him regularly via telehealth.

Hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health

Hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health

Hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health

Hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health

Prosecutors dropped charges against a 13-year-old boy accused of raping a fellow patient in a Perth hospital over fears for his alleged victim's mental health.

Disability provider failed to warn assaulted worker

Disability provider failed to warn assaulted worker

Disability provider failed to warn assaulted worker

Disability provider failed to warn assaulted worker

A non-profit has been fined after failing to provide a safe workplace for a carer sexually assaulted by a disability client known to pose a risk.

No bail for ex-cop on abuse charge despite jail threats

No bail for ex-cop on abuse charge despite jail threats

No bail for ex-cop on abuse charge despite jail threats

No bail for ex-cop on abuse charge despite jail threats

A former senior constable accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy has been denied bail after a judge said his alleged conduct was too serious for his release.

Concerns over AI grooming, bullying and sexual images

Concerns over AI grooming, bullying and sexual images

Concerns over AI grooming, bullying and sexual images

Concerns over AI grooming, bullying and sexual images

Large-scale grooming, the generation of sexual images and cyber bullying have been raised as potential risks artificial intelligence creates for school kids.

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Sexual assaults plague Australia's mental health wards

More than 1000 people reported being sexually assaulted or harassed during their time in Australian mental health wards.

Backpacker rapist to remain in jail indefinitely

A man who lured a German backpacker to a farm with a fake job advert then restrained, drugged and raped her has had his jail term extended indefinitely.

Accused rapist's identity suppressed before new Qld law

A high-profile man accused of rape has been granted name suppression before new Queensland legislation allowing him to be identified comes into effect.

Police funeral for alleged pedophile cop 'a mistake'

A full police funeral provided to a senior officer who died by suicide while being investigated for child abuse offences was regrettable, Tasmania Police says.

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'Can't wait to play': Sri Lankan batter cleared of rape

International Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of raping a Tinder date by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.

Child abuse risk at detention centre 'live and current'

It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.

Abuse survivors hope 'watershed' report sparks reform

Survivors and their families have urged a state government to make cultural change and act swiftly on recommendations in a report examining child sexual abuse.

Kids in care sexually abused for decades, inquiry finds

Tasmania's premier has apologised to child sexual abuse survivors after an inquiry found failings across multiple government institutions.

NT Police officer accused of rape to be paid in prison

A police officer accused of raping and choking a woman in the Northern Territory has been refused bail.

Vatican's sex abuse report on WA bishop to go to police

A Vatican report that found a longstanding bishop of Broome sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men is to be forwarded to West Australian police.

Cricketer accused of 'stealthing' condom in 'wild' sex

An allegation a Sri Lankan cricketer secretly removed his condom during sex with a woman in a "vulnerable" position should be believed, a court has heard.

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