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Latest news: Sexual Assault
'Bit of a monster': Lehrmann fights to recover diaries
Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is locked in a tussle with the federal corruption watchdog over the seizure and alleged distribution of his personal diary.
May 27, 2026
Women's sex abuse nightmare at hands of 'monster' monk
The former child victims of a head monk have detailed the devastating impacts of his sexual offending on them decades later after he was convicted.
May 25, 2026
Genealogy tech under microscope in sexual assault case
A man accused of three sexual assaults has been refused bail despite his lawyer saying she has not seen the untested DNA evidence the case hinges on.
May 22, 2026
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Online chats lead to teacher's child grooming charges
A high school teacher has been charged with grooming a child and possessing a significant amount of child abuse material after a dawn raid on his home.
May 22, 2026
Queen was 'very keen' for Andrew to become trade envoy
The UK government has released documents on the hiring of former prince Andrew as a trade envoy, saying it found no evidence of proper vetting for the role.
May 21, 2026
Mum faints as twins bailed over disturbing sex crimes
The mother of twin brothers accused of sexually assaulting a drugged teen more than a decade ago has collapsed after learning her sons would be freed on bail.
May 21, 2026
Former doctor charged with 94 counts of rape
A former doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting 15 women at a private health centre after being charged with almost 100 counts of rape.
May 19, 2026
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Ex-premier's partner banned from contact in rape case
The partner of a former state premier will surrender his passport as part of bail conditions after being accused of rape and deprivation of liberty.
May 14, 2026
Pedophile ex-magistrate fights indefinite detention bid
A 2019 medical report finding a pedophile ex-magistrate was not unwilling to control his sexual urges means a fresh report is unnecessary, a court has heard.
May 13, 2026
State clears rape kit backlog and cuts DNA delays
A state plagued by forensic failures has cleared a backlog of rape kits and slashed major crime delays by 70 per cent, promising faster justice for victims.
May 11, 2026
Ten's mammoth Lisa Wilkinson legal bill brawl locked in
Thousands of legal costs claimed by journalist Lisa Wilkinson after defending Bruce Lehrmann's defamation suit will be combed over during a lengthy court clash.
May 07, 2026
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over Epstein ties
Howard Lutnick has appeared before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, trying to explain to contact with the financier after his 2008 conviction.
May 06, 2026
Funding supports healing for sexual violence survivors
Grants will be handed out to help victim-survivors of sexual violence access grassroots services to support their healing and recovery.
May 06, 2026
Rapist re-sentenced after losing High Court appeal bid
A rapist whose convictions were reinstated after prosecutors took his case to the High Court has now been re-sentenced on appeal.
May 06, 2026
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Alan Jones attacks 'bad' sex-abuse search warrants
Former veteran radio host Alan Jones is seeking evidence police invalidly raided his home as he mulls a bid to stop his prosecution for sexual abuse.
May 05, 2026
Domestic violence laws to crack down on covert stalking
Domestic violence perpetrators who use tracking devices to covertly stalk and harass will face imprisonment as new laws aim to address tech-facilitated abuse.
May 05, 2026
Weinstein accuser grilled over emails as testimony ends
Jessica Mann has completed her cross-examination as the defence introduced several emails between her and former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein.
May 02, 2026
Rape charges 'shock' surgeon partner of former premier
A former state premier's partner says he is shocked by the allegations against him after being charged with rape, sexual assault and deprivation of liberty.
May 01, 2026
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DNA order as man charged over cold case abduction, rape
Police have been granted permission to take DNA from a man accused of abducting and raping a youth mother in 1985 after she returned to her unlocked car.
May 01, 2026
Ex-Liberal MP continues fight against child sex charges
An ex-state MP still denies he sexually assaulted a teen in a car park toilet as a retrial is scheduled eight months after jurors failed to reach verdicts.
May 01, 2026
Weinstein lawyers question his accuser at rape retrial
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers lawyers say everything that happened between the movie mogul and Jessica Mann was consensual and part of a caring relationship.
Apr 30, 2026
'Different outcome' possible with victim law reforms
An advocate who spent years pursuing her alleged abuser believes her case may have turned out differently if state government law reforms had been in place.
Apr 29, 2026
Weinstein treated me 'like he owned me': rape accuser
Actor Jessica Mann has testified, for the third time in six years, about the day she says movie mogul Harvey Weinstein raped her in a Manhattan hotel.
Apr 28, 2026
Magistrate’s son to face trial over child abuse charges
The son of a magistrate will face trial accused of 129 charges including dozens for alleged child sexual offences, a court has ruled.
Apr 27, 2026
Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’
Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.
Apr 24, 2026
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