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Calls for childcare register to include work histories

Calls for childcare register to include work histories

There are calls for the employment history of childcare workers to be included in a national register after an accused abuser was sacked but continued to work.

Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker

Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker

Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker

Parents shocked at charge against childcare worker

Children have been collected by worried parents from a childcare facility where a worker was charged with indecent treatment of a four-year-old.

‘Real ring of truth’ in sex abuse claims against MP

‘Real ring of truth’ in sex abuse claims against MP

‘Real ring of truth’ in sex abuse claims against MP

‘Real ring of truth’ in sex abuse claims against MP

The accounts of two men who claim they were separately sexually abused by a state MP have multiple similarities and a ring of truth, a court has been told.

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Psychologist found guilty of raping ninth teen patient

Psychologist found guilty of raping ninth teen patient

A former psychologist who admitted sexually abusing eight teen patients has been found guilty of the indecent assault and rape of another victim.

Parents' nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow

Parents' nightmare as alleged abuser work links grow

The spotlight is on childcare centre record-keeping as parents have been left distressed to learn an accused abuser worked at more sites than first thought.

Tests recommended for 800 children after abuse scandal

Tests recommended for 800 children after abuse scandal

Authorities have recommended 800 children undergo testing for infectious diseases after discovering an alleged sex offender worked at more childcare centres.

Accused abuser worked after childcare misconduct claims

Accused abuser worked after childcare misconduct claims

A state government has backed its handling of a childcare abuse scandal in the wake of fresh revelations about the man's worrying behaviour.

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‘Happy to be arrested’: ex-cop’s claim in MP sex trial

‘Happy to be arrested’: ex-cop’s claim in MP sex trial

‘Happy to be arrested’: ex-cop’s claim in MP sex trial

‘Happy to be arrested’: ex-cop’s claim in MP sex trial

A former police officer has been grilled about his failure to front the sexual abuse trial of a state MP when required.

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

Second childcare's CCTV promise after alleged sex abuse

A major childcare provider is following a rival in installing CCTV cameras at its centres after another former worker was charged with sexually abusing kids.

Diddy to be sentenced on October 3

Diddy to be sentenced on October 3

Diddy to be sentenced on October 3

Diddy to be sentenced on October 3

Sean "Diddy" Combs may ask the judge to set aside his conviction at his sentencing in October.

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

Childcare firm to roll out CCTV after alleged sex abuse

A parent is suing the childcare giant where several children were allegedly abused as the company promises changes starting with security cameras.

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

Cricketer accused of child abuse yet to enter plea

A former Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers fast bowler is facing charges of sexually abusing and grooming a child.

Psychologist tries to back-track child abuse admissions

Psychologist tries to back-track child abuse admissions

Psychologist tries to back-track child abuse admissions

Psychologist tries to back-track child abuse admissions

An ex-psychologist who'd pleaded guilty to sexually abusing eight young patients claims he was coerced into doing so on the advice he would get less jail time.

Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Deliberations continue in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial

Jurors will deliberate for a third day in the trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after reaching a partial verdict in his sex-trafficking trial.

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Predatory teacher’s vile attempt to blame schoolkids

A perverse primary school teacher who sexually abused eight students - including a four year old - claimed the abuse was a figment of their dreams.

Patient denies 'making up' alleged rape by psychologist

A former patient has been accused of lying to police and the court about an alleged sexual assault as a teen during a session with his psychologist.

Ex-detective's major loss after sexually touching teen

A former sex crimes detective who sexually touched a teenager he met when she reported a crime will remain behind bars after a failed appeal of his convictions.

Diddy used violence to traffic women, jury told

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces at least 15 years behind bars if convicted at his sex trafficking trial.

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MP’s alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on ‘prank’

A man has been grilled on whether he fell, passed out, or was pulling a prank in the moments before he was allegedly indecently assaulted by a state MP.

Psychologist's alleged victim denies 'nudity' remark

A man allegedly raped in a therapy session as a teen has denied lying that his psychologist watched explicit videos and suggested visiting a nude beach.

MP likened to ‘vampire’ after alleged sex assault

A state MP’s appointment as minister for families was akin to a vampire running a blood bank, his alleged sexual abuse victim has told a jury.

'Intense pain' during psychologist's alleged teen rape

A teenage boy felt pain and terror during an alleged consultation room sexual assault by his psychologist as his mother waited outside, jurors have heard.

Cindy's law: reforms close sexual violence loophole

Four decades after the "horrific" deaths of two teenage girls in the outback, new legislation aims to ensure sex offenders cannot escape punishment.

Lehrmann fight to halt rape trial set for court hearing

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann has applied to halt the former Liberal staffer's trial on rape charges and claimed police have illegally recorded conversations.

MP accused of plying teen with drinks before sex abuse

A state MP encouraged an emotional and intoxicated teenage boy to keep drinking before indecently assaulting him, a jury has been told.

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