Rape accused claims ‘errors’ in ruling to unmask him
A magistrate's decision that naming a high-profile rape accused would not further risk his safety or mental health is being challenged in the Supreme Court.
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High-profile rape accused remains hidden despite loss
A high-profile man accused of rape has been denied a court order to keep his name suppressed but he still cannot be identified.
Order of Australia medallist denies stealth-rape
Sydney dermatologist Liang Joo Leow has faced the Victorian County Court, accused of raping another man by removing a condom without consent.
High-profile rape accused claims ‘health risk’ if named
The solicitor for a high-profile man accused of rape has submitted a letter from the man's psychologist who has been seeing him regularly via telehealth.
Accused rapist’s identity suppressed before new Qld law
A high-profile man accused of rape has been granted name suppression before new Queensland legislation allowing him to be identified comes into effect.
Backpacker rapist to remain in jail indefinitely
A man who lured a German backpacker to a farm with a fake job advert then restrained, drugged and raped her has had his jail term extended indefinitely.
Child abuse inquiry’s final findings to be revealed
A commission of inquiry into Tasmanian government responses to child abuse allegations in state-run institutions will release its final report.
‘Litany’ of failures to protect children from abuse
An inquiry has found failings across multiple state government agencies in responding to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
Kids in care sexually abused for decades, inquiry finds
Tasmania's premier has apologised to child sexual abuse survivors after an inquiry found failings across multiple government institutions.
Child abuse risk at detention centre ‘live and current’
It will take years to close a troubled youth detention centre described as being a "live" sexual abuse risk, Tasmania's government says.
Sexual assault verdict looms for star Sri Lankan batter
International cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka is about to learn if he's been found guilty of raping a woman by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.
Star Sri Lankan batter not guilty of ‘stealthing’
International cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been acquitted of raping a Tinder date by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.
‘Can’t wait to play’: Sri Lankan batter cleared of rape
International Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of raping a Tinder date by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.
Cricketer accused of ‘stealthing’ condom in ‘wild’ sex
An allegation a Sri Lankan cricketer secretly removed his condom during sex with a woman in a "vulnerable" position should be believed, a court has heard.
Vatican’s sex abuse report on WA bishop to go to police
A Vatican report that found a longstanding bishop of Broome sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men is to be forwarded to West Australian police.
Cricket star breaks down with cops over rape allegation
Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was in tears during a police interview after being arrested for raping a Tinder date at her Sydney home.
‘Thousands of pages’ of phone data sought in rape case
Prosecutors in the case of a high-profile man accused of rape have reviewed thousands of pages of data from the alleged victim's phone.
Dating apps told to take action to protect users
The federal government has told online dating platforms to create a voluntary code to better protect Australians or face the consequences.
Cricket star denies ‘stealthing’ woman during sex
A Sydney woman was in complete shock when Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka allegedly removed his condom during sex.
Vatican report says Broome bishop a sexual predator
A longtime Catholic bishop of Broome groomed and sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men, a Vatican investigation has found.
Woman grilled over rape claim against cricket star
A woman claiming Sri Lankan international batsman Danushka Gunathilaka stealthily removed his condom has been questioned by his lawyer over the allegation.
Appeal denied for man who raped and murdered neighbour
A man has argued his conviction for murder should be overturned because there was evidence to suggest an unnamed burglar had killed his elderly neighbour.
Tow truck driver jailed over ‘predatory’ sex assaults
A tow truck driver sexually assaulted a woman in her home while on bail for the same offence against a teenager in almost identical circumstances.
Ritual and predatory abuse: racing’s dark side revealed
A review into Victorian racing has revealed a dark side of the $4.7 billion industry, fraught with abuse and harassment including violence against children.
Uni responses to rape slammed as a ‘searing indictment’
Australian universities have been slammed over their handling of sexual assault, accused of protecting their brands ahead of the safety of students.
Dawson’s teen lover sues NSW for his ‘perverted’ action
The female student who moved into Chris Dawson's home after he murdered his wife has sued the State of NSW saying its negligence led to her sexual abuse.
Bid to keep German backpacker’s rapist behind bars
Queensland's attorney-general has applied in the Supreme Court for a man who raped a backpacker to stay behind bars when his sentence ends next month.
Man jailed after woman carried into city park, raped
One of two men who carried an intoxicated woman into a Brisbane park and took turns raping her has been jailed for eight years.
Six men charged with more than 100 child sex offences
Queensland detectives have charged six men with more than 100 child sex offences, and are urging parents to talk to their children about keeping safe online.
Police charges after child abuse inquiry referrals
Ten people have been charged by police as a result of a commission of inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmania.
‘Protecting interests’: child abuse inaction condemned
Tasmania's institutions failed to recognise child sexual abuse, manage risks and investigate complaints, inquiry commissioners say after weeks of testimony.