Former radio host Peter Lang accused of rape, child abuse offences

The next steps in the case against a former Sunshine Coast radio host facing multiple allegations of rape and abuse involving children can now be revealed.

Sunshine Coast radio personality Peter Lang.

A former media presenter and fundraising personality who is facing 20 allegations of committing child abuse offences and a further two charges of rape will return to court in the new year to stand trial.

Sunshine Coast man Peter Lang, 65, faces a slew of charges including 11 of carnal knowledge of a child under 16, two of indecent treatment of a girl under 16, seven of indecent treatment of a child under 14 and two charges of rape.

He has not entered pleas.

Mr Lang had a long career in Queensland media, including working in radio at 92.7 MixFM on the Sunshine Coast.

It was previously reported he was involved in starting a charity.

He will return to the Maroochydore District Court where his trial is scheduled to begin on March 4, 2024.

Originally published as Former radio host Peter Lang accused of rape, child abuse offences