Child abuse
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
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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
Woman who exposed depraved paedophile found not guilty
She is the former colleague of childcare worker Ashley Griffith, who was sentenced to life behind bars over 1600 child abuse offences.
- Fraser Barton
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- Queensland Police
Mother complained about childcare rapist 13 years before he was caught
Police have now launched an investigation into the handling of her 2009 complaint over Australia’s worst paedophile.
- Dan Nolan
- Analysis
- Naked City
The high-tech sleuthing banks are using to help cops catch crooks
Former AFP officer turned bank executive Chris Sheehan says banks and law enforcement have a common interest.
- John Silvester
Bulldogs’ payout to sex-abuse victim halved on appeal to $2.6 million
A landmark sexual abuse payout of almost $6 million has been more than halved after the Western Bulldogs Football Club won an appeal.
- Brittany Busch
Girl once accused of Footscray murder pleads to be let outside
An application to keep the 13-year-old in a secure facility for another six months has been approved by the Supreme Court.
- Emily Woods
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