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Latest news: Sexual Assault
Ritual and predatory abuse: racing's dark side revealed
A review into Victorian racing has revealed a dark side of the $4.7 billion industry, fraught with abuse and harassment including violence against children.
Sep 13, 2023
Dawson's teen lover sues NSW for his 'perverted' action
The female student who moved into Chris Dawson's home after he murdered his wife has sued the State of NSW saying its negligence led to her sexual abuse.
Sep 12, 2023
Bid to keep German backpacker's rapist behind bars
Queensland's attorney-general has applied in the Supreme Court for a man who raped a backpacker to stay behind bars when his sentence ends next month.
Sep 11, 2023
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Man jailed after woman carried into city park, raped
One of two men who carried an intoxicated woman into a Brisbane park and took turns raping her has been jailed for eight years.
Sep 05, 2023
Bid to jail teacher for sex with student thrown out
An appeal court has upheld a teacher's community work sentence for having sex with a student, after prosecutors failed in an attempt to have her jailed.
Sep 05, 2023
Six men charged with more than 100 child sex offences
Queensland detectives have charged six men with more than 100 child sex offences, and are urging parents to talk to their children about keeping safe online.
Sep 05, 2023
Police charges after child abuse inquiry referrals
Ten people have been charged by police as a result of a commission of inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
Sep 01, 2023
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Child abuse inquiry hands over final report
The 3500-page final report of a Tasmanian inquiry examining child sexual abuse in state-run institutions will be made public in late September.
Aug 31, 2023
Gillard's ex-partner faces sexual assault conviction
Former prime minister Julia Gillard's ex-partner Tim Mathieson faces a sexual assault conviction after a court diversion chance was taken off the table.
Aug 31, 2023
'Protecting interests': child abuse inaction condemned
Tasmania's institutions failed to recognise child sexual abuse, manage risks and investigate complaints, inquiry commissioners say after weeks of testimony.
Aug 30, 2023
Charges laid over Harry Garside intimate purple wig pic
The ex-girlfriend of Harry Garside has been hit with additional charges after allegedly displaying an intimate photo of the boxer in a purple wig in her home.
Aug 30, 2023
Senior Comanchero bikie faces fresh assault charges
New sexual assault charges have been laid against a former senior bikie already in custody over accusations he groomed and abused a girl.
Aug 29, 2023
NSW uni receives two sexual misconduct reports a week
A top NSW university has reported receiving more than 100 sexual misconduct reports in one year, as the sector grapples with pressure to act more quickly.
Aug 29, 2023
Man jailed for raping masked intruder in home
A man will spend at least four years in jail after a jury found him guilty of raping another man who forced his way into a home, but not guilty of manslaughter.
Aug 29, 2023
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WA MP found guilty of indecently dealing with a child
A jury has found West Australian MP James Hayward guilty of two counts of child sex abuse and acquitted him of two others.
Aug 28, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann denies false sex abuse claims are 'rare'
Expert analysis claiming that false sexual assault complaints aren't common will be opposed by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers in his cases against two broadcasters.
Aug 28, 2023
'You ruined me': Orkopoulos victims reveal abuse trauma
The victims of a pedophile former NSW MP have described the torment his abuse has had on their lives, leaving long-lasting scars on them and their families.
Aug 25, 2023
Dentist’s teen victim wishes she never entered clinic
A Sydney dentist is facing jail time for sexually touching five of his patients, including a 15-year-old girl who says she has not been the same since.
Aug 25, 2023
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Catholic Church can be sued by Pell accuser's family
The Catholic Church has lost its challenge over a ruling opening it to liability for damages in a claim brought by the father of an alleged sexual abuse victim.
Aug 25, 2023
Sisters hope to put trauma behind them as abuser jailed
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer has been jailed 15 years for sexually abusing two Melbourne sisters when they were students between 2004 and 2007.
Aug 24, 2023
Sisters validated after ultra-Orthodox abuser jailed
Sisters sexually abused and groomed by their former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer felt validated as a judge jailed her for 15 years.
Aug 24, 2023
Accused teen groomer fears jail risk with bail denial
A 55-year-old man who faces 21 charges over the alleged grooming and sexual abuse of a teenage boy and girl has failed in his bid for release.
Aug 24, 2023
High-profile rape accused seeks to keep name suppressed
A high-profile man accused of rape will seek a suppression order in response to pending legislative changes in Queensland that might release his name.
Aug 23, 2023
MP fighting child abuse charges 'confessed to wife'
West Australian MP James Hayward sent an email to his wife admitting child abuse before he was charged, his trial has been told.
Aug 21, 2023
Former childcare worker on more than 1600 charges
A former childcare worker's matter has been brought before Brisbane Magistrates Court after he was accused of committing more than 1600 child abuse offences.
Aug 21, 2023
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