Family’s anguish over double sex attacks on grandmother
A grandson rocked by brutal sex attacks on his beloved grandmother has made an emotional plea for information about the assaults that haunt his family.
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Man accused of raping airline crew member denied bail
A Fijian man accused of sexually assaulting a Virgin Australia crew member on New Year's Day could make a bid for freedom when he next faces court.
Man charged with sexual assault of crew member in Fiji
A man has reportedly been charged with rape and sexual assault after an airline crew member was allegedly attacked on New Year's Eve in Fiji.
Fiji ‘tarnished’ after alleged assault on flight crew
As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.
‘We are safe’: worry after air crew allegedly attacked
Alleged attacks on two Australian flight crews in Fiji has left locals worried about the impact the news would have on tourism for the Pacific nation.
Rape-charged UK rapper admits reckless driving
Rape-charged British YouTuber Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has told a court he will plead guilty to reckless driving.
Ex-husband jailed for 20 years in French mass rape case
A court in France has jailed the ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot for 20 years over her drugging and mass rape and imprisoned dozens of others in a landmark trial.
Tears as whistleblower who exposed pedophile cleared
A whistleblower has burst into tears after she was acquitted following allegations she leaked information about one of Australia's worst pedophiles.
Defiant Alan Jones welcomes jury test for abuse claims
Former talkback king Alan Jones has faced court for the first time and taken aim at police as investigators levelled more indecent assault charges against him.
Theatre boss to stand trial on sex offences charges
A large theatre group's former boss had some child sex offence charges dismissed but will still face trial on 48 offences allegedly committed over 19 years.
Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld
A man abused by a Bulldogs volunteer as a child has had his almost-$6 million payout from the AFL club more than halved, but his lawyers say it is still a win.
Accused Easey Street double killer awaits next hearing
The families of two women murdered in one of Australia's most notorious cold cases are hoping for closure as their accused killer awaits his next court date.
Killer Dawson fights ‘unreasonable’ teen sex verdict
Wife-killer Chris Dawson has claimed his conviction over sex with an underage student was not sound after his appeal against his murder conviction failed.
Moment of alleged Easey Street killer’s return revealed
A 65-year-old man arrested over Melbourne's infamous Easey Street murders nearly 48 years ago is just hours away from facing justice in Australia.
Easey Street families stare down alleged double killer
A man charged over one of Australia's most notorious cold case murders has faced court 47 years after the deaths of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett.
‘Irrevocable pain’: parents confront childcare rapist
Some of the many women abused as girls by child care worker Ashley Paul Griffith over 19 years have told a judge they have scars that will never heal.
Childcare inquiry urged after depraved rapist jailed
The parents of girls raped by Ashley Paul Griffith have called for an investigation into how he was able to keep offending in childcare centres for decades.
Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable
Dating apps are being told to do more to prevent sexual violence enabled by their platforms but there's a warning broader societal attitudes can't be ignored.
Silent Alan Jones to fight indecent assault charges
Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail after being, charged with 24 offences against eight victims between 2001 and 2019, when he dominated the airwaves.
Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond
Prominent Australians have responded to the dramatic arrest of Alan Jones as police hit the once-powerful broadcaster with more indecent assault allegations.
High Court limits church liability for child abuse
The High Court has found a Catholic diocese in regional Victoria is not liable for the sexual abuse of a young boy by a priest over 50 years ago.
High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages
The High Court has ruled an Aboriginal woman can pursue damages on some allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse while in state care in Queensland.
Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife
A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.
Lehrmann’s barrister hides identity to avoid ‘trolling’
Bruce Lehrmann will need to wait the better part of a year to appeal his defamation suit loss but the barrister due to represent him won't be revealed.
Four jailed for gang raping distressed Tinder date
Four men have been hit with a maximum cumulative jail sentence of more than 18 years after they jointly raped a crying, frightened woman in her apartment.
Gang rape quartet showed extreme violence: prosecutor
Four men involved in a gang rape have heard their victim recall the devastating impact their sexual assault has had on her.
Ex Abercrombie & Fitch CEO facing sex charges
A year after a BBC probe alleged Abercrombie & Fitch's former CEO was involved in sex trafficking, he, his partner and a third man are facing federal charges.
Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop
Bruce Lehrmann can pursue an "arguable" appeal of his defamation loss without stumping up a $200,000 security payment, a judge has said.
Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court
A British YouTube star and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel room blew a kiss to screaming fans as he emerged from court.
AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse
Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.
Man charged over ‘horrific’ 1988 rape of teenager
A man extradited to Victoria from Queensland has been charged over the "horrific" kidnap and rape of a teenager more than 35 years ago.