Matthew Green pleads guilty to 36 child abuse offences

Matthew Green pleaded guilty to 36 child abuse offences including rape, making abuse material, and owning a child-like sex doll.

Why it mattersGreen was found during an investigation into Joshua Brown. That case revealed major failures in Victoria's child safety systems and led to widespread reforms.

AustraliaThe case stems from the high-profile Joshua Brown scandal in Victoria, where an accused childcare worker exposed systemic gaps in child protection that are now being prosecuted and reformed.

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Victoria's car thefts and break-ins surge far past every other state

Victoria's home break-ins nearly doubled NSW and Queensland combined, while Melbourne topped all other capitals in car thefts.

Why it mattersRising property crime drives up insurance premiums for all Victorians and signals a public safety problem the police alone cannot fix.