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Bishop acquitted of several sexual assault charges

A former bishop accused of hosting alcohol-fuelled parties so he could meet and sexually assault Aboriginal youths has been acquitted of seven charges.

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An 82-year-old Australian grandfather and his 18-year-old grandson cycled 5,300km through deserts and headwinds, raising $65,000 for MND support

An 82-year-old grandfather and his 18-year-old grandson completed a nearly 5,300-kilometre cycling journey across Australia after riding for six weeks from Broome to Bowral. The pair undertook the challenge to raise money and awareness for motor neurone disease, inspired by a family member who died from the condition.

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Aboriginal man testifies 'bishop groomed us' at BBQ

A former Catholic bishop gave whiskey to young Aboriginal men at a barbecue and then touched one of them inappropriately, a jury has been told.

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Bishop visited his abuse accuser in jail, jury told

A senior Catholic cleric accused of giving a young Aboriginal man alcohol before coercing him to have sex repeatedly visited his alleged victim in prison.

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Small plane crashes into crocodile-infested waters in Australia, all 7 onboard survive

A small plane carrying seven people crashed into crocodile-infested waters off Broome in Western Australia on Thursday morning, leaving one person injured but all onboard alive, The Australian reported.

The Times of India

'Here to stay': locals dig in with post-flood mud army

For the third time in six years, a regional community has welcomed the mud army as volunteers help waterlogged regions following widespread flooding.

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Good Friday as cyclone crosses coast as a tropical low

Remote coastal communities have escaped the worst of a cyclone after it crossed Australia's northwest coast as a weakened tropical low.

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Australia has a remarkable history of outdoor cinema. Here’s why Netflix will never beat it

In December 1916, as war raged in Europe, an entrepreneurial pearl diver took a chance on some bleeding-edge technology and installed an outdoor cinema in one of the country’s most isolated towns – Broome, Western Australia.

The Conversation

Australian Disney star removes snake from plane – and earns a free drink for his troubles

Rerekura’s Virgin Airlines flight was traveling from Broome to Perth on November 21

The Independent UK

Broome man who detained three Aboriginal children with cable ties told police he wanted ‘consequences’ for their trespassing

Matej Radelic – who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault – claimed minors were ‘trashing’ his pool in recording tendered in court

The Guardian - AU

Most of Australia’s First Nations languages don’t have gendered pronouns. Here’s why

If you visit Broome in Western Australia, you might be lucky enough to see Mary G perform. Mary G is a popular Gija comedian. On her website, English is used to describe Mary G as she and Mary G’s alter ego, Mark Bin Bakar, as he. But if you listen…

The Conversation

Four Vietnamese people found near Broome as Australia’s asylum boat policy under strain

Exclusive: ‘Unauthorised maritime arrivals’ arrive near WA town after two other boat arrivals in last week

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Children allegedly cable-tied in Broome driveway; West Gate protesters jailed; and UN report describes abuse of Palestinians

Video shows members of the public urging the man to release the children, who one witness alleged were ‘crying and shaking’

The Guardian - AU

Man charged after young Indigenous kids cable-tied

A man has been charged with aggravated assault after a confronting video went viral of three young Aboriginal children cable-tied at a home in Broome.

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WA man charged with assault after allegedly restraining children with cable ties in Broome

Video shared on social media shows man in driveway arguing with members of the public who are encouraging him to untie the children

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Lincoln to strengthen into a cyclone within 12 hours

A tropical low sitting off the West Australian coast near Broome is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone overnight, the Bureau of Meteorology says.

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Ex-bishop indicates not guilty plea to child sex abuse

A former bishop of Broome, Christopher Saunders, has appeared in court over historical child sex abuse allegations and indicated he will fight the charges.

The Guardian - AU

Former Broome bishop Christopher Saunders charged with historical child sex offences

Saunders, now 74, arrested and charged with 29 offences including indecently dealing with a child. The former bishop has indicated to a court he will plead not guilty

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Detectives return to Broome, ex-Bishop's home searched

Police say detectives are in Broome investigating historic child abuse allegations, amid media reports a former Catholic bishop's home has been raided.

The Guardian - AU

Child abuse detectives reportedly search home of former Broome bishop Christopher Saunders

Saunders has not been charged with any offence and denies allegations he sexually assaulted and groomed young Aboriginal men in WA over 50-year career

The Guardian - AU

Catholic bishop subject of Vatican investigation no longer in control of Broome charities

Christopher Saunders, who has denied accusations he sexually assaulted young Aboriginal men, was responsible for nine charities

The Guardian - AU

‘It was too dangerous for white men’: the racist history of pearl diving in Australia

Indentured Indigenous and Asian workers were forced by white bosses to dive in deadly conditions for decades. Now a dance troupe – including one former diver – hopes to tell the stories of those lost

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Premier backs tougher liquor laws for tourism hotspot

Stricter alcohol restrictions for tourist hotspot Broome are on the cards as community concerns mount about worsening anti-social behaviour.

The Guardian - AU

Broome Catholic bishop subject of Vatican investigation still in control of charities

Christopher Saunders, who has denied accusations he assaulted young Aboriginal men, remains responsible for nine charities, one with revenue of at least $1m

The Guardian - AU

Broome bishop facing abuse claims told royal commission of church’s ‘massive failure’ over allegations

Christopher Saunders, who denies grooming young boys, criticised the Catholic church’s response to child sexual abuse allegations at a royal commission in 2017

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