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Latest news: Sexual Assault
Territory's prison lockdowns surge amid crime crackdown
A territory's crime crackdown and tough new bail laws have led to a surge in lockdowns in an overcrowded and understaffed prison system.
Jun 12, 2025
Child grooming practices hiding in plain sight
A social media campaign aims to educate people about grooming, an insidious precursor to child sexual abuse with survivors often known to the perpetrator.
Jun 11, 2025
Origin star stops 'creepy' NRL teammate groping woman
Ex-NRL Brisbane player Teui "TC" Robati has been acquitted of two rape charges but admitted a sexual assault while on a night out with his then-teammates.
Jun 11, 2025
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Ex-teacher bailed after 'false' student abuse claim bid
An ex-high school teacher accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student has been granted bail despite allegedly asking the teen to lie about what happened.
Jun 06, 2025
Student's testimony enough to back Dawson sex verdict
Evidence by one of Chris Dawson's former students was enough to prove he sexually abused her around the time he killed his wife, a court has found.
Jun 06, 2025
Man accused of sexually abusing children over decades
A man is facing accusations he sexually abused dozens of children across more than three decades while housing and providing schooling for alleged victims.
Jun 04, 2025
Alleged sex assault victim respects MP 'immensely'
A political staffer has told a jury he has immense respect for the former cabinet minister who allegedly sexually assaulted him after an event at parliament.
Jun 03, 2025
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Experts flag increasing sexual violence in conflicts
For the first time, Australia is hosting an international conference on conflict-related sexual violence, drawing attention to the issue in the Indo-Pacific.
Jun 02, 2025
Diddy's ex-assistant too traumatised to answer his call
Sean “Diddy” Combs' ex-personal assistant was so terrified when she saw the music mogul calling her in late 2023 that she threw her phone across the room.
May 30, 2025
Actor Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape charges
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to rape, sexual assault and indecent assault relating to four women more than two decades ago.
May 30, 2025
Cop in bid to overturn sexual abuse convictions
A detective is attempting to overturn convictions that he sexually touched a 19-year-old without her consent, including in a police station interview room.
May 30, 2025
Rapist energy healer who fled Australia jailed
A spiritual healer who fled Australia after being charged with rape and sexual assault has been jailed for his "predatory and opportunistic" offending.
May 30, 2025
'Sugar daddy' plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls
A plastic surgeon will spend at least four years behind bars for sexually abusing girls he met through sugar daddy websites and social media.
May 30, 2025
Second woman tells jury Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former personal assistant has testified that the US hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her.
May 29, 2025
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MP’s lawyers attack alleged sex abuse victim’s report
A political staffer has been accused of fabricating his account of the day after he was allegedly sexually assaulted by a state MP.
May 29, 2025
Stunt performer sues Kevin Costner over rape scene
A stunt performer on Horizon 2 is suing Kevin Costner and the film's production companies for an unscripted rape scene.
May 28, 2025
'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour
Independent senator Fatima Payman has formally complained about a male colleague for sexually suggestive comments, urging others to stand up for themselves.
May 28, 2025
Political staffer’s fears after alleged MP sex assault
A political staffer has revealed he didn’t report allegedly being sexually assaulted by a state MP because he didn’t think it would be taken seriously.
May 28, 2025
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Details of MP's alleged sexual abuse of men revealed
A state MP is accused of preying on a teenager and later a work colleague by sexually abusing them after they had been drinking, a court has been told.
May 27, 2025
Rapper Kid Cudi to testify at Diddy's trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking trial continues with evidence from rapper Kid Cudi after the court finishes hearing from a former aide to the music mogul.
May 22, 2025
Father exposes teacher's alleged abuse of teen student
A teacher facing further possible charges after allegedly sexually abusing her 17-year-old student was arrested after his father raised the alarm.
May 22, 2025
'Shroud of secrecy': Lehrmann seeks unredacted texts
A lawyer for ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who is accused of two counts of rape, claims the investigation into the case is "shrouded in secrecy".
May 22, 2025
Concerning rise triggers mandatory DV sentencing laws
New laws have restored mandatory sentencing for domestic violence order breaches, with a territory saying it ensures perpetrators face real consequences.
May 21, 2025
Diddy's ex to resume testimony at sex-trafficking trial
R&B singer Cassie returns to the witness box after a day spent recounting grotesque details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs.
May 14, 2025
French court finds Depardieu guilty of sexual assault
French actor Gerard Depardieu’s fall from grace is complete after he was found guilty and sentenced for sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021.
May 13, 2025
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