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10 steps governments can take now to stamp out child sexual abuse in care settings

Recent cases of prolific alleged child sexual abuse in Melbourne and other Australian early childhood education and care settings have shocked even experienced people who work to prevent child sexual abuse. Parents are right to be outraged, scared and uncertain.

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Snake on a plane! Flight delayed by two hours after 'dangerous looking' reptile found in plane's cargo hold

The tree snake was discovered as passengers were boarding a Virgin flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

Evening Standard

Second Man Charged In Relation To Melbourne Childcare Sexual Abuse Allegations

Two Melbourne men, including a childcare worker facing 70+ charges, have been arrested in a widening child abuse investigation.

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Parents are feeling anxious about men in childcare centres. Stronger rules would make everyone feel safer

Horrific allegations of child sexual abuse in childcare centres across Melbourne have put the role of men in early childhood education back in the spotlight.

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What are working with children checks? Why aren’t they keeping kids safe at daycare?

Disturbing allegations have emerged about a Melbourne childcare worker, who has been charged with more than 70 offences, including sexual assault and producing child abuse material.

The Conversation

Parents of kids in daycare are terrified following Melbourne abuse allegations. What can they do?

Parents have been left reeling by news a male Melbourne childcare worker has been charged with 70 counts related to the alleged sexual abuse of young children in his care.

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My night at the museum … for an ‘adult sleepover’, with lots of dinosaurs and no kids allowed

Museums around the world are opening up for grownups wanting to explore by torchlight and sleep among exhibits. Clem Bastow heads to Melbourne Museum to try one out

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Over 1,000 children in Australia urged to undergo STI tests after childcare abuse charges

Sex crime squad detectives said Joshua Brown had worked at 20 different childcare centres

The Independent UK

Priceline Apologises After Viral TikTok Alleges Racial Profiling At Highpoint Store

A Melbourne woman viral TikTok shared claims of being repeatedly singled out for security checks while shopping at Priceline Highpoint.

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Afternoon Update: Melbourne childcare worker charged with sex offences; NSW braces for storm; and a basketball player’s own goal

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan says she is ‘sickened’ by the ‘shocking and distressing’ allegations

The Guardian - AU

The Melbourne childcare sexual abuse charges: what we know so far and what affected families should do

Joshua Brown, 26, has been charged with more than 70 offences with police also investigating allegations of offending at a second Melbourne daycare centre

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne childcare worker charged with sexual abuse offences as 1,200 children to be tested for infectious diseases

Victoria police allege Point Cook man Joshua Brown sexually assaulted infants and children in his care at a western suburbs childcare centre

The Guardian - AU

Fa'alogo out, clubs hold breath after brutal NRL round

Melbourne winger Sua Fa'alogo will miss at least two months after tearing his hamstring, one of many high-profile NRL players injured during round 17.

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New York guard adds 'sauce' to United's NBL title bid

American guard Tyson Walker has been confirmed as Melbourne United's second import for the 2025/26 NBL season, joining Milton Doyle in Dean Vickerman's squad.

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The 5000-day curse broken by netball's Thunderbirds

The Adelaide Thunderbirds' bid for a championship hat-trick is back on track after they ended the Melbourne Vixens' five-game winning streak.

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Miserly Melbourne inflict major misery on Cronulla

With Eli Katoa and Jahrome Hughes the standouts, Melbourne have sent the Sharks packing from AAMI Park with a 30-6 win.

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Protest inside Parklea prison after Aboriginal inmate dies – as it happened

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"The Melbourne crew have Glasto by the baps and balls." Aussie punks Amyl and the Sniffers just ripped Glastonbury a new one

"The crowd in front of the Other Stage is a bubbling sea of pits, dancing, headbanging and fist-pumping"

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Molly masterclass helps Mavs hold on to stun Swifts

The Melbourne Mavericks have shocked the NSW Swifts by four goals behind a career-best night from Molly Jovic and two clutch defensive plays from Olivia Lewis.

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Goodwin wants Lever confident for Demons return

Melbourne's AFL loss to Gold Coast won't change coach Simon Goodwin's plan to get Jake Lever back loving football.

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Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.

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Storm's Bellamy names arch-rivals as NRL benchmark

While his own Melbourne Storm team searches for consistency, coach Craig Bellamy has named two rival clubs as the NRL benchmark.

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ACDC Tour Oz 2025: Melbourne, Perth, And More, Where To Get Tickets And What You Need To Know

AC/DC's Australian tour in 2025 sells out quickly, with extra dates added; fans eagerly await their iconic rock performances.

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Suns stirred, but not shaken, by string of losses

Gold Coast's star midfielder Matt Rowell has detailed the reasons for signing a two-year contract extension with the Suns.

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An Ingenious Inward Plan and "Big, Gutsy Gestures" Ensure the Owners of This Melbourne Home Feel Embraced

For her trusting clients, Chelsea Hing reworked the layout and used smart finishes and furniture to create a home built on reconnection

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