Child abuse
‘We failed these children’: Education department apologises to two child sex-abuse victims
The minister has said sorry after victims of a paedophile teacher were subjected to “shocking” failures by the Department of Education.
- Noel Towell, Hannah Hammoud and Caroline Schelle
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How a Queensland child died homeless and hungry after living out of a box
The boy’s death was among 70 highlighted in a report that reveals how children are slipping through a system that has “forgotten how to care”.
- Fraser Barton and William Davis
Sydney tennis coach jailed for a decade over sexual abuse of students
More than a dozen community members, including a disgraced inner west priest, wrote reference letters for the coach ahead of his sentencing.
- Amber Schultz
‘Unimaginable suffering’: Missing four-year-old girl found allegedly tortured
“The alleged physical abuse this little girl endured is amongst the worst I have seen in my career,” a senior police officer said.
- William Davis
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Religious group guilty of killing girl by putting faith before medicine
Fourteen members of “The Saints”, including the girl’s parents, were found guilty of manslaughter after withholding her diabetes medication to trust in God.
- Cloe Read
Woman charged after nine-year-old boy found dead
The 24-year-old woman was taken into custody after emergency services were called to a Townsville home on Saturday night.
- Courtney Kruk
Sex abuse charges dropped against AFL Hall of Famer Carl Ditterich
The Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions was concerned there were no reasonable prospects he would be convicted.
- Rachael Ward and Holly Hales
From ultrasound photos to family blogs: How ethical is posting children online?
Shari Franke’s memoir is the first by a former child influencer. While extreme, her story raises questions about the implications of sharing content of kids online.
- Lauren Ironmonger
Jelena just needed people to believe in her. She was lucky enough to find three
The star player-turned-commentator says she is “extra proud” of what she has achieved after her tennis career.
- Jordan Baker
Sam Altman’s younger sister files lawsuit claiming he sexually abused her
The OpenAI chief and founder denies the allegations, which are similar to claims his sister Anne Altman has long made online.
- Cade Metz
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