Alan Jones accuser's mum 'in shock' over allegations The mother of an athlete who was allegedly repeatedly indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones says she should have protected him. AAP · Aug 13
Morning Mail: Coalition’s energy rules ‘timebomb’, Trump’s spokeswoman resigns, Europe enjoys solar blackout Crowds wowed as sky goes dark over western Europe; slashing construction regulations would punish poorer families, critics say The Guardian - AU · Aug 12
'Very sad': ex-Wallabies, league star Brian Smith dies Former Wallabies and rugby league player Brian Smith has died of cancer at age 59. AAP · Aug 12
Alan Jones sex abuse trial stymied by last-minute delay Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones's fight against indecent assault and sexual touching charges has been delayed after it hit an unexpected snag. AAP · Aug 12
Alan Jones’s alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching The Guardian - AU · Aug 11
Jones accuser had 'seen a ghost' after alleged groping An athlete couldn't meet his girlfriend's eye after returning from an overnight stay with radio giant Alan Jones. Then came the allegations of assault. AAP · Aug 11
Power, trust and money in focus at Alan Jones trial A former athlete became emotional as he spent days telling a court he endured multiple unwanted kisses and gropes by radio giant Alan Jones as a teen. AAP · Aug 7
‘Number 1, struggle street’ and a $1,200 stipend: inside the first week of Alan Jones’s trial The former broadcaster’s alleged victim says he just wants justice – but the defence says allegations of indecent assault are a ‘concoction’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 7
Complainant wants to ‘humiliate’ Alan Jones by revealing intimate details of alleged assaults, defence tells court Barrister alleges ‘account of penis wiggling is an attempt to humiliate’ broadcaster who has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching The Guardian - AU · Aug 7
Journalists at Alan Jones’s trial off to ‘inauspicious’ start as spelling error and rogue mobile phone antagonise judge Awkward moments in court as media companies dedicate significant resources to the coverage. Plus: a new boycott campaign targets the Tele The Guardian - AU · Aug 7
Jones's alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light. AAP · Aug 7
Morning Mail: Women speak out against Ralph Carr; parent visa ‘horror stories’; trauma on the bird flu frontline Ralph Carr accused of ‘terrifying’ behaviour; decades-long wait for parent visas; locals traumatised over bird flu outbreak The Guardian - AU · Aug 6
Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty The Guardian - AU · Aug 6
Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true". AAP · Aug 6
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Alan Jones trial: judge makes non-publication order as cross-examination of complainant continues – as it happened Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster faces 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty
AAP · Aug 4 Athlete's request for Alan Jones after alleged groping A former athlete has told a court he asked Alan Jones for a favour after the radio giant allegedly indecently assaulted him on multiple occasions.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Afternoon Update: betting giants deny drug and sex worker allegations at inquiry; Alan Jones trial continues; and going down with the ship Sportsbet and Tabcorp say there is no evidence to substantiate claims made by anti-gambling campaigners
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4 Alan Jones paid student athlete he is accused of indecently assaulting $110,000 over a decade, trial hears Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3 Alan Jones trial day two – as it happened Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3 Morning Mail: Alan Jones’s ‘credibility’ defence; cuts to flexible learning in Victoria; privacy fears over $89 smart glasses Trial of veteran broadcaster under way; Montessori and Steiner streams shut down in Victoria; Tehran says it’s not ready to restart talks with US
AAP · Aug 3 Alleged victim of Alan Jones feared $110,000 debt A former athlete has detailed multiple alleged indecent assaults at the hands of Alan Jones as well as concerns about owing the talkback titan a sizeable debt.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3 Alan Jones argues ‘rivalry’ and ‘treachery’ but after decades wielding the sword of public opinion, he’s the one on trial His legal strategy was apparent from the very first. Jones will, it was explicitly stated, seek to undermine the ‘credibility and reliability’ of his accusers
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Former elite Australian rugby coach, 85, on trial for indecent assault IN FULL
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3 Afternoon Update: Alan Jones trial hears cash, car and kissing allegations; Luke Bateman tells inquiry gambling firms gave him cocaine; and Indigenous leaders focus on future The former broadcaster who is accused of indecent assault and sexual touching has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges
The Conversation · Aug 3 Closed court, no jury: a legal expert explains what’s happening with Alan Jones’ trial The criminal trial of former radio 2GB host and Wallabies coach Alan Jones, who turned 85 in April, has begun.