Accuser says Alan Jones groomed and groped him
A former radio staffer claims he was groomed for years by talkback titan Alan Jones, whom he has accused of indecently assaulting him on eight occasions.
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Alan Jones decried as ‘grub’ to famous media rival
A former radio station staffer described talkback titan Alan Jones as a "grub" while disclosing alleged indecent assaults to another prominent radio host.
Report failed to spot alleged killer’s violent history
Reports assessing serial abusers' risk of reoffending do not routinely include expired protection orders taken out against them, an inquest has been told.
‘Criminal gang’: fraud claims encircle acclaimed school
An academically acclaimed private school being probed over forced labour and abuse claims uses religion as a "camouflage" for fraud, inquiry witnesses claim.
Alan Jones’s accuser felt silenced by ‘golden goose’
The second week of Alan Jones's sexual misconduct trial has ended, as an ex-radio staffer alleges a power imbalance stopped him bringing forward claims earlier.
Alan Jones accuser’s mum ‘in shock’ over allegations
The mother of an athlete who was allegedly repeatedly indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones says she should have protected him.
Victims asked to come forward after threatening calls
Police have asked more victims to come forward after a man was accused of targeting women and making sexual threats during thousands of phone calls.
Ex-BBL cricketer jailed for abusing teenage fan
A former professional cricketer who has been jailed twice for child sexual offences used his prominence as a sportsperson to gain access to young people.
Police bodycam shows calm arrest over alleged DV murder
A police body camera has captured a man surrendering on the steps of a rundown home and being arrested for an alleged domestic-violence murder.
Jones accuser had ‘seen a ghost’ after alleged groping
An athlete couldn't meet his girlfriend's eye after returning from an overnight stay with radio giant Alan Jones. Then came the allegations of assault.
Activists faced ‘hellish fury’ over violent game ban
Gamers unleashed a torrent of online abuse against five female activists to silence them after they stopped the sale of rape, incest and torture games.
Control tactics, abuse ‘rife’ at church private school
Former students and church members have detailed disturbing claims of financial, psychological and social control at a religious private school.
Lawyers urge US judge for release of Tate brothers
Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate say their "extraordinary public visibility" makes them a low flight risk, as they fight for bail.
Jones’s alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court
An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light.
Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones
A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true".
Ex-AFL star Winmar pushes for no jail time over assault
Former AFL icon Nicky Winmar has already suffered punishment from the sporting world for assaulting a woman, a sentencing hearing has been told.
Female politicians facing ‘deadly trajectory’ of abuse
From "nudification" technology to deepfake videos, AI is scaling up the online abuse against female politicians in an attempt to silence women in power.
Athlete’s request for Alan Jones after alleged groping
A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.
Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt
A former athlete has detailed multiple alleged indecent assaults at the hands of Alan Jones as well as concerns about owing the talkback titan a sizeable debt.
Jones’ alleged victim feared he could ‘lose everything’
A former athlete has described the tension between being grateful to and fearful of Alan Jones as he accused the talkback titan of indecently assaulting him.
‘Vindication’: apology for survivors of school abuse
Watching a state government apologise for widespread failings at public schools was surreal but validating, a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse says.
Families may wait longer for triple murder crash trial
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend, a good Samaritan and a random motorist in a highway crash might not keep his trial date due to an absent prosecutor.
Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress
Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.
French modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead
A French modelling scout, whose name appeared 2000 times in the Epstein files, has died of a heart attack, prosecutors say.
Family violence victim’s legacy is saving women’s lives
On the eighth anniversary of Samantha Fraser's death, a charity set up in her honour is helping save women's lives by funding personal safety devices.
Family violence declining, breakthrough study suggests
Promising data has found women are experiencing less domestic violence, despite more instances of people reporting the social scourge to police.
New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls
Social media companies would be compelled to name and shame anonymous online abusers under state-first legal protections to help guard kids online.
System ‘fails’ youth on intimate partner violence
Young men are slipping through the intimate partner violence safety net because of a lack of programs targeting their needs, a roundtable has heard.
Family violence victims to lose vital access to justice
Vital volunteers who help victim-survivors of family violence navigate the justice system will be ripped from family courts unless urgent funding is secured.
‘Tunnel vision’ concealing abuse-driven suicide
Investigators are routinely missing abuse linked to suicides, with staffing shortfalls and training gaps revealed on the front line of family violence.
Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans
Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.