From The Front: Three more years for Chris Da...

Hedley and the team are back to dissect Judge Sarah Huggett’s three-year sentence for Chris Dawson’s unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl. But in another court, a new drama plays out as education authorities try to dodge accountability for his crimes. We hear the first-hand ...  Show more

Three books on this remarkable story are published: Hedley Thomas’ book The Teacher’s Pet, Shanelle Dawson’s memoir My Mother’s Eyes, and lawyer Rebecca Hazel’s The Schoolgirl, Her Teacher, and His Wife. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's ...  Show more

After 36 long years, failed police investigations, two coronial inquests, and countless appeals from Lyn's family, the case is stronger now - and once again it's in the hands of the office of the DPP. Regardless of their decision, the NSW police commissioner pledges to keep in ...

Details emerging about life for the 13 children of David and Louise Turpin reveal unthinkable torture and abuse that allegedly went on for years. Police found the malnourished siblings chained and hog-tied in the home after one of the teen daughters escaped and called 911.  Na ...

Nearly 37 years after Lyn Dawson disappeared, police have arrested Chris Dawson over the alleged murder of his wife, taking him into custody and preparing his extradition to Sydney where he will face court. When the knock on the door came, the 70-year-old was calm. The timing ...

As James and Jennifer Crumbley awaited sentencing for their conviction for involuntary manslaughter, both sought to avoid jail.

Their son Ethan Crumbley is serving life in prison for the school rampage where four were killed and seven others were injured. The gun used w ...