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Ex-Big Bash player to change child abuse plea: lawyer

Ex-Big Bash player to change child abuse plea: lawyer

A fast bowler who played a handful of games for the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers is set to change his plea over child sexual abuse allegations.

Child sex trial told of ex-footy champion's 'dark side'

Child sex trial told of ex-footy champion's 'dark side'

Child sex trial told of ex-footy champion's 'dark side'

Child sex trial told of ex-footy champion's 'dark side'

Former Australian Rules star Barry Cable allegedly abused an eight-year-old girl at his family home when his wife was sleeping, a court has been told.

Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes

Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes

Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes

Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes

An ex-MP accused of sexually assaulting a teen in a toilet faces a possible retrial after jurors acquitted him of eight charges and were deadlocked on two.

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Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

Woman speaks after sexual assault at squatters' unit

A victim of a terrifying sexual assault is appealing for public assistance to help find the man responsible, speaking out about the horrific late-night attack.

Teacher admits having sex with teenage student

Teacher admits having sex with teenage student

More than 18 months after her arrest, a female teacher has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two male students.

Teen 'lied' before bathroom hook-up with ex-Liberal MP

Teen 'lied' before bathroom hook-up with ex-Liberal MP

A former Liberal politician only had sex with a teen in a car park toilet after the boy lied about his age to sign up to an adult site, a jury has heard.

'Nothing that I saw': ex-MP denies underage hook-up

'Nothing that I saw': ex-MP denies underage hook-up

A former state politician believed an alleged underage victim was 17 after seeing him by street light and in a car park bathroom, a court has heard.

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Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

Alleged CBD laneway rapist has freedom bid fail

A 22-year-old Frenchman remains in custody after failing to secure accommodation to support his bail bid, after allegations he raped a woman in a laneway.

Brand pleads not guilty to new charges including rape

British comedian Russell Brand has pleaded ‌not guilty in ‌a London court to two additional charges of ‌rape ‌and ⁠sexual assault.

'Not ready': teen's struggle with ex-MP's alleged abuse

'Not ready': teen's struggle with ex-MP's alleged abuse

'Not ready': teen's struggle with ex-MP's alleged abuse

'Not ready': teen's struggle with ex-MP's alleged abuse

A man who claims to have been sexually abused as a teen by an ex-MP has said the event was hard to process for his young mind.

Ex-PM ensnared in legal battle over Higgins scandal

Ex-PM ensnared in legal battle over Higgins scandal

Ex-PM ensnared in legal battle over Higgins scandal

Ex-PM ensnared in legal battle over Higgins scandal

Former aide Fiona Brown will enter mediation with the Commonwealth after alleging the then-prime minister let her down after Brittany Higgins' rape claim.

Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial

Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial

Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial

Alleged victim breaks down at ex-MP's child sex trial

A man allegedly sexually assaulted by a former state MP in a car park bathroom has sobbed in court after seeing photos of the crime scene.

'Ruined my life': rape survivor demands justice

'Ruined my life': rape survivor demands justice

'Ruined my life': rape survivor demands justice

'Ruined my life': rape survivor demands justice

The survivor of an unsolved 40-year-old rape has recalled her abduction and assault: "This is the nightmare that everyone fears and it was happening to me."

Man to face trial over granny's 'reprehensible' rape

Man to face trial over granny's 'reprehensible' rape

Man to face trial over granny's 'reprehensible' rape

Man to face trial over granny's 'reprehensible' rape

A man has been committed to stand trial over a 1983 rape of a grandmother, but has been cleared of her 1981 sexual assault.

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Man’s vow after allegedly sexually assaulting teen

A mentally ill man has promised not to do anything wrong as he prepares to fight allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in broad daylight.

Charges over spate of beach sex attacks in late 1990s

An elderly man has been charged with a string of sexual assaults on young girls and women almost 30 years ago.

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

The chief of the Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed his support for serving women to join a class action alleging sexual abuse and harassment.

French rape accused fled state after alleged attack

A French national allegedly groped an intoxicated woman in a nightclub before dragging her to a nearby laneway and raping her.

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Masseur raved about by radio star jailed for rape

A masseur whose services were praised by a radio show host has been condemned for raping a vulnerable young client as she lay blindfolded.

'Intrusive': trainee masseur's vile assault on client

A trainee masseur has been jailed for sexually assaulting a shocked client during an appointment.

Rideshare driver 'targeted hotel' before alleged rape

A rideshare driver has allegedly scoped and targeted his victims outside a popular LGBTQI venue before sexually assaulting them.

Serial sex predator facing indefinite detention bid

Prosecutors are trying to have a serial sexual predator detained indefinitely because they say he is unwilling to control his sexual instincts.

Hoiby searched his name and 'rape' before charges

Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has broken down in tears as he began his testimony during his trial for rape charges.

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

The son of Norway’s crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape charges which could see him spend up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

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