New charges for man linked to alleged childcare abuser
A man accused of possessing child abuse material and bestiality offences has failed to keep his case hidden from the public after he was handed fresh charges.
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Prince Andrew gives up his Duke of York title
Prince Andrew has stopped using his remaining titles and honours and will no longer be known as the Duke of York, completing his banishment from royal life.
Defence lawyers question historical rape DNA evidence
Lawyers for a man accused of raping an elderly woman in the early 1980s have questioned the strength of DNA evidence used to charge him four decades later.
Parents of alleged victims of monk abuse reveal shock
The loved ones of several girls allegedly sexually abused by the chief monk at their Buddhist temple have spoken to a jury in the second week of his trial.
Prince ‘felt entitled’ to have sex with Giuffre: memoir
A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre accuses Prince Andrew of being "entitled - as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright".
Open-home rape, abuse claims as estate agent on trial
A real estate agent accused of raping and sexually abusing three women at multiple open homes is fighting the allegations in court.
‘We are in this together’: Prince Andrew told Epstein
Prince Andrew was in contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein much longer than he previously claimed, according to UK media reports.
Courts ‘will not see’ humiliated rapist ex-MP again
A disgraced ex-politician who sexually abused two intoxicated men while in office would help the community if spared jail, a judge has heard.
Head monk allegedly abused children as young as four
Multiple young children were allegedly sexually abused by a head monk at a Buddhist temple, including at Sunday school and in prayer rooms.
Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs insists he's a changed man as he faces the possibility of years in jail after being convicted in a sordid criminal case.
Man on life sentence for stabbing murder wins appeal
A man who fatally stabbed a young footballer has had his murder conviction set aside after a prosecutor asked him to rate his own level of honesty.
Murder, attempted rape accused to face fresh charges
A bystander stopped a man from sexually assaulting a woman soon after he allegedly committed a fatal stabbing outside a shopping centre, police say.
Kisses with pupil ‘cultural’, sex-offender teacher says
A teacher who kissed a 17-year-old student on the lips has denied seeking sexual gratification, telling a court he was forming a bond during a time of tragedy.
Barber accused of six-hour gang rape to be released
The oldest member of a four-strong gang of teenagers charged with a "brutal" gang rape will be allowed to run his barber shop while on bail.
How ‘Night Stalker’ rapist was unmasked after 30 years
Tenacious police have revealed how they identified a serial rapist dubbed the "Night Stalker" decades after he terrorised women of the inner suburbs.
‘Bit light’: NRL star’s verdict on lying cop’s sentence
A judge found an ex-police officer who lied at the trial of former Origin forward Jack de Belin was suffering severe mental health issues at the time.
Retired MP backs rapist ex-colleague as victims lament
A disgraced politician guilty of sexual abuse while in office extinguished the dreams of his victims, leaving them living in fear, a court has been told.
Shock jock Jones’ alleged public sex abuse revealed
Former radio powerhouse Alan Jones is accused of indecently assaulting his alleged victims in public places including restaurants and the Sydney Opera House.
‘Disgust, anger, grief’: mother’s rage at abuse charges
A mother is begging for answers after a childcare worker was charged with producing child abuse material but police say their cautious approach is necessary.
Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the UK's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
‘Woman’s nightmare’: man jailed for decades-old rape
A court has heard how a victim's life was ruined by a violent rape nearly 40 years ago as her attacker was sentenced to more than nine years behind bars.
‘Night Stalker’ serial rapist accused ready to plead
An alleged serial rapist accused of a crime spree that terrified millions of Australians has foreshadowed that he will plead guilty to some charges.
Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has embroiled himself in another court case by pursuing the boss of the national corruption watchdog.
‘Shameful’: state takes out crime hotspot title again
A domestic violence prevention advocate hopes reforms will help make an impact as one state retains its unwanted title as Australia's hotbed of crime.
Pacific taste of the Australian dream goes up in smoke
A Pacific mobility scheme giving islanders the chance at earning life-changing salaries in Australia is well-received but hurdles are still hurting locals.
Child sex offenders to be known in public registry
New laws will allow parents in one state to search for child sex offenders who live nearby but some groups say the changes could do more harm than good.
‘Sinister element’: claim jury misguided over gang rape
An appeals court has been told a jury may have misinterpreted evidence regarding three men convicted of rape at a buck's party due to erroneous directions.
Ten accused of fabricating Bruce Lehrmann ‘whodunnit’
Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson withheld Bruce Lehrmann's identity to manufacture a mystery and boost ratings, a court has been told.
Lehrmann called ‘national joke’ on return to lion’s den
Already ridiculed over a failed lawsuit, Australia's "national joke" Bruce Lehrmann is challenging findings he likely raped colleague Brittany Higgins
Tired backpacker’s evidence leads to rape retrial
A farmer convicted of pressuring a young woman into sex by threatening her job and migration status has won an appeal after trial evidence was deemed unfair.
‘Utterly brutal’: man’s multiple life term appeal fails
A man who argued he should be given credit for calling an ambulance after subjecting a woman to weeks of torture will continue to serve multiple life sentences.