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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen
A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
Lehrmann’s ‘only shot’ at income on OnlyFans: lawyer
In resisting a bid for "unemployable" Bruce Lehrmann to pay $200,000 ahead of a defamation appeal, his lawyer says he deserves a chance to clear his name.
UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail
A British YouTuber and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a hotel room following a performance in Perth, has been granted bail.
Man jailed after leaving victim’s body in wheelie bin
A man has been jailed for 18 years.after killing an acquaintance, hiding his body in a wheelie bin and then raping a young woman while she walked home at night.
Star A-League striker set for trial after rape denial
Central Coast Mariners striker Angel Torres has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including that he raped a woman and then deprived her of her liberty.
France mass rape accused ‘can only imagine nightmare’
A Frenchwoman sexually abused by dozens of strangers after being rendered unconscious by her husband has received an apology from one of more than 50 accused.
Childcare rapist to face sentencing for 307 offences
A childcare worker who admitted dozens of rapes of young girls is due to face sentencing after a prosecutor pleaded not to keep the families of victims waiting.
Bruce Lehrmann breaches orders in defamation appeal
An appeal by Bruce Lehrmann against his defamation loss to Network Ten has hit a snag, with his lawyer telling a court he is still chasing funds.
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‘Horrific’ figures as DV services given funding boost
Frontline services supporting women and children fleeing domestic violence won't get an immediate funding boost, as Australian leaders agree to a new package.
‘It’s your loss’: chilling words after Tinder gang rape
A woman gang raped by a several men says she was terrified as one by one they entered her bedroom and forced her into sex.
Childcare rapist unseen for years in ‘broken’ system
The parents of a girl raped by a childcare worker say there's "something broken in the system" that allowed him to commit more than 300 offences over 20 years.
NSW Liberal MP quits seat, denies child-sex charges
NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon will resign from parliament after being charged with 10 separate child-sex offences relating to an alleged assault in 2017.
‘Closure’ for victims as serial rapist swim coach named
Former champion swimming coach Richard "Dick" Caine raped and sexually assaulted young athletes over several years, leaving lasting scars on his many victims.
Indian doctors end one strike over student rape, murder
Medical professionals have shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the nation.
Indian doctors strike over rape and murder of medic
Medical professionals have shut down India's hospitals in protest over the rape and murder of a young doctor whose death triggered outrage across the country.
Budget blow as state’s child sexual abuse payouts soar
Tasmania's budget deficit for 2023/24 is set to grow fourfold, mainly because of a $571 million increase in payouts to child sexual abuse survivors.
Protests sweep India over rape and murder of doctor
Women have marched across India in their hundreds of thousands as outrage and the demand for justice grew following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.
Advocate’s alleged abuser to fight charges at trial
The alleged abuser of victim advocate Manny Waks has been committed to stand trial after pleading not guilty to historical child sexual offences.
Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins’ allegations
Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial the pressure of the Higgins saga caused her to break down in parliament.