The discovery of a horrific incest cult hidden within a family home left those who uncovered the disturbing truth utterly shocked. A harrowing incestuous network, established by two great-great grandparents in a remote farming valley, was revealed, having remained hidden…[Continue Reading...]
In the new podcast former sect members reflect on end times, warnings of ‘astral larvae’ lurking in nightclubs and being in thrall to charismatic leaders – and the embarrassment and shame they feel now Dave Mullins can’t quite believe he…[Continue Reading...]
For five months, survivors shared their harrowing experiences to a Victorian parliamentary inquiry shedding light on religious fringe groups and cults. Survivor accounts detailed allegations of child sexual abuse, psychological manipulation, forced isolation, brutal beatings, and fearmongering. The inquiry received…[Continue Reading...]
The Federal Opposition says the ‘softly, softly’ approach needs to change as the Government defends their stance on the return of the so-called ISIS brides group from Syria. Legislation has been proposed by the coalition that would make it a…[Continue Reading...]
A series of murders that shocked the nation and chilling behavioural patterns hiding in plain sight form the heart of a gripping new 7NEWS true crime podcast, set to rewrite how we understand the country’s most dangerous offenders. Launching this…[Continue Reading...]
With an illustrious past life as a trades hall, theatre venue and hub for the orange-robed Rajneesh cult in the wild 80s, few homes can lay claim to such a colourful past. Built in 1904 as the Fremantle Trades Hall,…[Continue Reading...]
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has begun an investigation into the charity status of the controversial group Shincheonji, following an inquiry by ABC. This Christian sect has been labeled an “apocalyptic Christian cult” due to its aggressive recruitment…[Continue Reading...]
In short: Former Shincheonji members have told the ABC they were pressured into making significant financial contributions to the church to secure their place in Heaven. Shincheonji's Melbourne branch receives tax advantages as a registered charity. What's next? The Australian…[Continue Reading...]
The abuse Samantha endured started slowly. Her then-partner Callum Fairleigh would monitor her location, questioning her movements. He would snap, becoming verbally abusive and hurling vile insults. He hid her keys, disputed her credit card charges and attempted to isolate…[Continue Reading...]
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) says it is investigating fringe Christian group Shincheonji, which featured prominently in the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into cults and fringe groups. Following questions from the ABC, the ACNC confirmed it was investigating Shincheonji…[Continue Reading...]
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