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How TV star caught sick pedo on TikTok
After she found out a young girl was being followed on TikTok by a man, Madeleine West discovered something shocking that led her straight to the federal police.
‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’: What Aussie star said to abuser
Former Neighbours star Madeleine West has revealed what she told the “monster” who sexually abused her for years. Read her victim impact statement.
Star’s confession: ‘I thought it’d be easier to be dead’
Madeleine West first revealed she was a survivor of child sex abuse during the launch of the Predatory podcast. Following the jailing of her abuser, we revisit West’s powerful opinion piece. Warning: Distressing content
‘I handed them evidence’: How cops miss abused Aussie kids
Vital clues that could lead to young sexual abuse victims are being overlooked – but an unlikely source could help bring paedophiles to justice. See how.
‘Shame, blame, confusion’: West’s new crime-fighting role
Actor Madeleine West has a new weapon in her fight to bring sex predators to justice.
‘Abhorrent’: Moment Madeleine West stunned MPs
Madeleine West has shocked MPs with an experiment that proved how badly exposed Aussie children are to sexual predators.
‘Cockroach of the net’: Where paedos target kids
A leading expert has revealed the “cockroach” of the internet, because of the danger it places children in. See the full list of where predators lurk online.
Madeleine West’s abuse hell: Why she changed her name
The former Neighbours and Underbelly actor is revealing a deeply personal part of her life as part of a mission to help other Aussies. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic
Busted: Queensland’s child porn monsters exposed
They are some of Queensland’s worst offenders who were convicted of possessing child abuse material. This is how they were busted.
Sextortion stings: 450 sickos blackmailing kids for cash
Australian children are being blackmailed by more than 450 creeps online who have been identified by police.
‘Something’s not right’: Moment paedo exposed to wife
It was meant to be one of the happiest days of her life instead pregnant Georgia discovered the truth about her husband.
Anorexia, self-hatred: Madeleine West’s secret demons
After going public with her childhood sexual abuse, former Neighbours star Madeleine West has revealed new details about her private mental torment. Warning: Graphic.
Revealed: NSW paedophiles behind bars
They preyed on young boys and girls and even though in some cases it took decades, these convicted child sexual offenders were sent to prison. See the list of the most recent sentences.
‘We’re coming for you’: Predators exposed in new podcast
Madeleine West joins forces with former police detective Gary Jubelin to expose the sexual predators targeting our most vulnerable. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic
‘No one’s safe’: Why Australia needs a sex offender registry
Child sex abuse victim-survivor advocates say it’s time Australia had a sex offenders registry as child protection systems continue to have their flaws. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic
SA child sexual offenders and their vile crimes
They are among South Australia’s worst sexual offenders, men who acted on their sick fantasies, perpetrating horrible crimes against innocent children. Here’s how they were busted.
Victorian child sex offenders and their vile crimes
They are offenders who acted on their sick fantasies, perpetrating horrible crimes against innocent children. Here’s how they were busted.
New ‘pink batts’ cash cow: Aussies dudded
Law firms have been accused of using the National Child Sex Abuse Redress scheme as a way to make fast cash off victim-survivors, who are losing out.
Paedo cash stash: Super loophole change slammed
Child sex offenders could still shield most of their super from compensation claims by victims, and legal experts and advocates say current law reform proposals don’t go far enough.
South Australians busted with vile child abuse material
They are some of SA’s worst offenders with a sickening attraction to child abuse material. This is how they were busted.
Victorians caught with vile child abuse material
They are some of Victoria’s worst offenders with a sickening attraction to child abuse material. This is how they were busted.
Named and shamed: NSW men caught with child abuse material
They have different professions and come from different parts of NSW but they have one thing in common — they have all been charged with possessing horror child abuse material. See the list.
Faces of evil: Qld’s paedophiles and their vile crimes
These are some of Queensland’s worst convicted paedophiles, men who committed horrendous sexual crimes against children. Warning: Graphic
Your partner is a secret paedo: What you must know
Natalie Walker takes thousands of calls from Aussies who have just found out their partner has done the unthinkable. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Distressing
‘Grubs’: Ex-inmate reveals how paedos are protected in jail
High profile former inmate Russell Manser has revealed what really happens to child sex offenders behind bars. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic
‘Deviant, nasty’: We’re being infested by paedophiles
They are “nasty” and willing to repeat their evil crimes. Now experts reveal why Australia will be overrun by paedophiles. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic
‘Sex acts’: How Madeleine West found paedos online
Madeleine West wanted to see what her kids were doing online — and she was confronted by something “no children should see”. Listen to the podcast. WARNING: Graphic
Cop’s ‘chilling’ interview with paedophile
Former homicide detective Gary Jubelin has shared the “chilling” interview he had with a killer and paedophile and why he still thinks about it.
How I found sex offenders near me
One Australian state has a sex offender registry. This is how it works and what the nation can learn from other countries which have registries to keep track of paedophiles.
‘Bombshell’ finding among Aussie kids
There is a sinister link between criminal activity and sex abuse in Australia that every family must be aware of. Warning: Graphic
‘I got my revenge’: Survivor strikes back at stepdad
Her stepfather sexually abused her for years and told her he would kill her and her family. Then she shocked him by doing something unexpected. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic
Penbo: The stories too shocking to air on radio
There are some things so shocking listeners wouldn’t like to hear on the radio while they’re getting ready to start their day – but that has to change, argues David Penberthy.
Sickos’ nemesis: Old lady exposes creeps
She is a “little old lady with a cane” — but has made it her duty to expose sick creeps who want to stay hidden. Warning: Distressing
Hinch: ‘Why I’d go to jail again’
Derryn Hinch went to jail for naming two of the worst serial offenders in Melbourne and says he would do it again. Here’s why he says the laws are in serious need of change.
Breen: ‘Taboo subject difficult for me to talk about’
It’s a taboo subject but one that can’t be ignored any longer – the way we respond to these evil criminals needs to change, argues Neil Breen.
Hadley: Judges have to ‘lock up these creatures’
Some members of the judiciary have to be carried kicking and screaming to put paedophiles behind bars, but we can’t give up the fight, argues Ray Hadley.
One photo Aussie parents shouldn’t put online
Experts have revealed how Australian parents can give away every detail about their kids to predators. Listen to the podcast and see their tips.
‘Am I going to end up being like Dad?’
Families are plunged into crisis after a parent is caught doing the unthinkable. Their child then utters the words you shouldn’t hear.
New paedo code Aussies must know
More Aussie paedophiles are using a new lingo to try and excuse their behaviour. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic
Sex toys in mail: Act Aussies can’t stop
Australians are being forced to undertake a grim task to stop sickos finding them. But it’s not easy when they hit a massive roadblock.
Aussie paedos, sex offenders, jailed abroad
A shocking number of Australians are in jail overseas after being charged with child sex offences. See the horrifying list.
‘Dirty rotten paedophiles’: Jubelin unleashes
Former homicide detective turned top podcaster Gary Jubelin reveals the one thing he is “sick of hearing” when it comes to cases involving child sex offenders.
‘That’s me’: Moment Madeleine West broke down
Madeleine West has told of the moment she reacted to listening to an abuse survivor’s harrowing story. Warning: Graphic
Instagram ‘fuels’ child-like sex doll trade; sick items seized
Instagram has been slammed for allowing companies selling child-like sex dolls to promote themselves on Instagram. But the problem is much bigger.
How to keep your kids safe from sex predators
In one year alone, Australian authorities received more than 33,000 reports of online child sexual exploitation. Here’s how to help protect your children.
‘Porn, sex’: The rules my son lives by
Jen Hoey has very strict rules for her son after his older sister was exposed to a predator. Here’s why and how it’s changed their family.
Exposed: How paedos hide on the dark web
A covert AFP investigator has revealed how child abuse rings are evading detection before they get caught in the act. Listen to the podcast. WARNING: Graphic
Cop busts six worst myths about paedophiles: Test yourself
A former specialist child interviewer and a detective, who has investigated cases of child sexual abuse, explains common myths about paedophiles Aussie parents don’t know.
What makes sick paedophiles tick
Parents are being warned — the profile of what a paedophile is has changed — and some of their motives are being driven by revenge. Listen to the podcast. Warning: Graphic
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