Fate of Bruce Lehrmann defamation cases on the line
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is set to learn whether he can continue his defamation lawsuits against Ten and News over their Brittany Higgins rape reports.
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Duo who raped friend after 21st avoid more jail time
Shaun Bloomfield and Luke Merryfull, who had their convictions overturned before again being found guilty of rape, have avoided more time behind bars.
Former church youth worker charged with abusing teens
A former youth worker has been arrested over allegations he sexually abused two teenagers while in a position of authority in a Perth church.
ABC sued over Higgins and Tame address to Press Club
Court documents show Bruce Lehrmann is suing the ABC over its broadcast of a National Press Club joint address by Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame.
‘Vulnerable’ Hayne spared jail for the time being
An application to detain former NRL star Jarryd Hayne prior to sentencing has been refused after he was found guilty on two counts of rape.
Former NSW minister guilty again of abusing minors
Ex-NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 counts of sexually abusing and supplying drugs to teenage boys.
Bruce Lehrmann files defamation case against the ABC
Bruce Lehrmann has launched his third defamation lawsuit over media organisations' coverage of rape allegations against him, this time targeting the ABC.
Jury finds Jarryd Hayne guilty on rape charges
The jury in Jarryd Hayne's third rape trial has returned guilty verdicts a week after retiring to deliberate in the NSW District Court.
High-profile rape suspect may call witnesses at hearing
The defence counsel for a high-profile man accused of rape in Queensland may call on witnesses to testify in an attempt to prevent the matter going to trial.
Malka Leifer awaits sentence on sex abuse charges
Ex-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer is waiting to hear how long she will spend in prison after a jury found her guilty of sexually abusing two sisters.
Leifer sexual abuse verdicts bittersweet for sisters
A jury has found former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer guilty of 18 sexual abuse charges against two former students at the Adass Israel School.
Judge asks indecisive Jarryd Hayne jury to persevere
With jurors in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault trial unable to reach a unanimous verdict after 17 hours, a judge has urged perseverance in the deliberations.
Malka Leifer abuse jury push on for verdicts
Jurors considering the sexual abuse case against Jewish ultra-Orthodox former school principal Malka Leifer have been urged to push following a deadlock.
Jury retires as third Jarryd Hayne rape trial closes
A jury considering whether Jarryd Hayne is guilty of sexual assault has been told they're not in court to judge if the ex-NRL player was nice or polite.
Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann unreasonably waited to file his defamation cases over reports on rape claims by Brittany Higgins, a judge has heard.
‘It never leaves you’: New hunt for 1982 sex attackers
Three rapists are being hunted more than 40 years after a woman was abducted and assaulted in Melbourne, with police making a fresh call to turn themselves in.
‘Horror’ rapist fresh out of jail when jogger attacked
A woman clawed at mud trying to break free as she was dragged into a Melbourne creek and nearly drowned by a man who repeatedly raped her.
Rugby star’s assault case to return to court in April
Kurtley Beale's rugby career remains in limbo after his sexual assault case was mentioned in a Sydney court ahead of a new court date next month.
Jurors retire to consider Malka Leifer abuse verdict
Jurors have retired to consider their verdicts on 27 sexual abuse charges against former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer.
Rapist who ‘took child’s innocence’ given probation
Queensland man Kurt Robert Bush has been released on probation after spending almost nine months in custody for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl.
Alleged victim’s mum recounts Hayne’s visit to home
The family of a woman Jarryd Hayne is accused of sexually assaulting have told court what happened when the former NRL player visited their house.
Lehrmann sure of ‘millions in defamation’ from reports
Before being charged, Bruce Lehrmann told his girlfriend he could get "millions in defamation" over media reports about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.
Archbishop claims $1.9m altar boy payout ‘excessive’
Archbishop Peter Comensoli is appealing a $1.9 million payout to a victim of a pedophile priest, arguing factors outside the abuse caused some of his injuries.
Teen ‘screamed’ during MP’s alleged abuse in office
A man says alleged sexual acts performed on him by a former NSW Labor MP in exchange for money and cannabis left him screaming and in pain.
Hayne trial hears of blood after alleged sex assault
A third trial of former NRL star Jarryd Hayne, accused of sexually assaulting a woman in her own home, has heard of the alleged incident's bloody aftermath.
Hayne trial hears woman’s evidence of alleged assault
A woman has recounted what happened in a suburban Newcastle bedroom, where she claims she was sexually assaulted by former rugby league star Jarryd Hayne.
Defence calls for not guilty in Malka Leifer abuse case
Former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's barrister has urged jurors to find her not guilty in his closing arguments in her sexual abuse trial.
Principal sex abuse case lag a disadvantage: Barrister
Former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer's barrister has described delays between allegations of abuse and her trial as being a disadvantage to her.
Jail for rapist of woman with intellectual disability
Queensland man Stewart Glen Duce has been jailed in Brisbane District Court for sexually assaulting a "vulnerable" woman after being invited to her unit.
Malka Leifer’s former student accused of ‘blatant lies’
A former student who says she was sexually abused by ultra-Orthodox Jewish teacher Malka Leifer has been accused of telling "blatant lies" to jurors.
Ten, News seek to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation
Network Ten and News Corp will aim to prove rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins as part of their defence against Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action.