2 h. ago Six arrested over child sexual exploitation in South Australia

Six men were arrested for alleged child sexual exploitation in a joint operation between South Australia Police and the AFP.

Events

41 h. ago She stood by her mother Gisele Pelicot in France’s shocking rape trial. They no longer speak

Caroline Darian supported her mum as her father was revealed to be a sexual predator. Yet on realising she was his “second victim”, she felt abandoned.

Events

64 h. ago Childcare executive told worried parents to stop being emotional in wake of sex abuse charges

Affinity Education’s chief operating officer was forced to apologise to parents whose children attended a centre where alleged paedophile Joshua Brown worked.

Society

65 h. ago Moved around ‘like a paedophile priest’: How rapist Scott Hawken hunted victims

Female guards working for Corrective Services NSW have been subjected to years of sexual abuse from their colleagues despite repeated complaints.

Events

3 d. ago Scott sorry for outburst at AFL employee, Smith apologises to photographer

Bailey Smith sent a text message saying sorry to a News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session, while Chris Scott has also been forced in an apology.

Politics

3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Former umpire in court over Brownlow betting probe

Bailey Smith sent a text message apologising to News Corp photographer after he verbally abused her at an open training session on Wednesday. Meanwhile, former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

3 d. ago Good Samaritan bravely rescues woman attacked by sexual predator

A good Samaritan has bravely rescued a woman who was being attacked by a sexual predator while on her morning walk.

Events

3 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

3 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Trump activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot at college campus; Sussan Ley apologises to Indian community after dismissing Jacinta Price

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Events

3 d. ago Liberals scramble to reorganise state council as director resigns over disparaging remarks

Stuart Smith apologised for his comments, which mocked women and a Liberal colleague, and said he was resigning for the good of the party.

Politics

3 d. ago Security guard claims she didn’t report sexual harassment at outback WA pub due to ‘stigma’

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

Events

3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Trump activist Charlie Kirk fatally shot at college campus; Sussan Ley apologises to Indian community after dismissing Jacinta Price

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Events

3 d. ago Smith apologises to photographer; Bombers players will have major say on Merrett captaincy; Former umpire appears in court

Essendon chief Craig Vozzo has refused to guarantee Zach Merrett will remain as captain if he stays at the club, Jeremy Howe has a positive update for Pies fans, and former AFL umpire Michael Pell has faced court.

Events

3 d. ago Ley apologises to Indian community as key figures back Price sacking

After the firebrand senator was dumped from the opposition front bench, key figures have fallen in line to support their leader’s decision.

Politics

3 d. ago Liberal Party state director resigns after texts mocking women and MP

Stuart Smith apologised for his disparaging comments, saying he was resigning for the good of the party.

Politics

4 d. ago Police officer randomly attacked by ‘crazed’ man at a Sydney pub

The cop went to the pub to check out a noise complaint, but was unprovokedly attacked by the man who threatened to kill him.

Events

4 d. ago Moments before fatal Porepunkah shooting filmed by family member

Police have criticised the release of images that appear to show Dezi Freeman barricading himself inside a bus with his wife and two-year-old son, railing against allegations of historical sexual abuse.

Events

4 d. ago Jacinta Price refuses to back Sussan Ley, or apologise for Indian migrant comments

The firebrand senator gave a hastily arranged six-minute press conference in Perth on Tuesday afternoon, after days of pressure from colleagues who wanted her to apologise.

Events

5 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

5 d. ago Liberal MPs apologise to Indian community as colleagues, PM add to pressure on Price

The federal Liberal Party descended further into infighting on Tuesday as Julian Leeser and several members of the NSW Liberals apologised to the Indian community for Jacinta Price’s comments.

Politics