8 h. ago ‘Fanciful’ claims or sexual assault? Jury to decide fate of WA outback pub manager

The jury in the case of an outback WA pub manager accused of sexually assaulting six of his workers at the Roebuck Bay Hotel have retired to determine verdicts on 13 charges.

Events

35 h. ago Former outback pub manager claims ‘rape me’ messages to worker were ‘work terminology’

Stewart Burchell has taken to the stand in his trial over a number of alleged sexual offences he is alleged to have committed while the manager of a famous outback pub.

Politics

54 h. ago WA outback pub manager grilled over alleged sex assaults against workers

Stewart Patrick Burchell gave evidence in his own trial on Monday afternoon.

Events

4 d. ago Jury taken behind the scenes of famed outback pub in trial of former manager

The trial has heard allegations of drug-taking, forged payslips and sexualised banter as the Roebuck Bay Hotel’s former manager stands accused of rape and indecent assault.

Politics

5 d. ago ‘It never happened’: Lawyer launches defence of former outback WA pub manager

Cross-examination of two witnesses took place on Friday, after their evidence was delayed earlier in the week.

Politics

6 d. ago Jury shown footage of outback WA pub manager’s alleged sex assault on security guard

Stewart Burchell is on trial in WA’s District Court after a number of women accused him of indecent assault and rape.

Events

7 d. ago Outback WA pub worker accuses manager of raping her after staff drinks

Stewart Burchell is on trial in WA’s District Court charged with indecently assaulting staff who worked with him at a famed Broome pub, and raping an English backpacker.

Politics

7 d. ago Outback WA pub worker alleges manager threatened her with her job after refusing sex act

Stewart Burchell is on trial in WA’s District Court charged with indecently assaulting staff who worked with him at a famed Broome pub, and raping an English backpacker.

Society

8 d. ago ‘Skimpy’ bartender accused of fabricating sexual assault complaint in ex

Stewart Burchell is on trial in the WA District Court, accused of raping and indecently assaulting backpackers who worked at the outback pub he managed.

Events