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Daily Mail
7 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Man sentenced for raping seven-year-old girl at his wife's Melbourne daycare centre
A man has been found guilty of raping a seven-year-old girl at his wife's Point Cook daycare business, as broader investigations into alleged childcare abuse continue. The offender, then in his 40s, was sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison for the assaults, which took place between February 2021 and August 2022. He repeatedly sexually assaulted the seven-year-old girl in the lounge room of his family home in Melbourne 's south-west, where the daycare was run. The offender, who cannot be named, emigrated from the Philippines in 2002 and is now 50 years old. The girl, who had been attending the home since she was two years old, told police she felt 'scared' and 'tricked' by the man. The victim's mother told the court she felt as though she had failed her daughter. 'I blame myself for what happened,' she said, according to the Herald Sun. 'The anxiety, the helplessness, the fear that I failed her is like running a marathon I never signed up for. And it never ends.' The girl first revealed details of the abuses to a doctor after complaining to her older sister of pain in her genital area in November, 2022. Victoria Police then opened an investigation and located a CCTV camera in the lounge room of the Point Cook residence, but no relevant recordings had been kept. The presiding judge described the offender as calculating and manipulative. 'Child sex offending is particularly grave,' she said. 'You breached the trust of your victim and her family and led her to believe your wife knew of the offending so it was alright. 'Your offending was opportunistic, committed on occasions where your wife was not in the vicinity. 'Your actions were abhorrent and as conceded by your counsel, the offending was humiliating, demeaning and objectifying.' A Department of Education spokesman told Daily Mail Australia family daycare at the residence has been banned to prevent further risks to children's safety. It is understood Victoria's early childhood regulator has opened a new investigation following recent developments. The leafy Melbourne suburb has been at the centre of a scourge of alleged child sex offending, including the alleged daycare abuses of Joshua Dale Brown, 26. Brown faces 72 charges including producing and transmitting child abuse material, sexually touching a child under 16 and sexual penetration of a child under 12. Out of caution, health authorities initially recommended STD screening for 1,200 children, before adding a further 800 children. A Daily Mail Australia report indicated a child linked to a daycare centre Brown worked at had been infected with a sexually transmitted disease. The 50-year-old offender in the present case will spend at least nine years and nine months behind bars. He will be required to undergo a sex offenders treatment program and will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Married at First Sight's 'wildest bride ever' caught in explosive bust-up with bridesmaid during wedding shoot
Married At First Sight's new season has only just begun filming and already the drama is hitting the fan. New bride, blonde bombshell Rebecca Zukowski, was pictured shooting her wedding in Sydney's Centennial Park this week where a bust-up with one of her bridesmaids was caught on camera. The 2026 MAFS bride raised eyebrows during filming after a fiery outburst on set saw her accuse a bridesmaid of trying to upstage her on her big day. Pictures show Rebecca looking less than impressed with one of the members of her wedding party, who appeared visibly upset during the nuptials. Insiders say she's already bringing serious drama before the season even begins, and will 'make incredible television' on what is reportedly MAFS' wildest year yet. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The 2026 bride raised eyebrows during filming after a fiery outburst on set saw her accuse a bridesmaid of trying to upstage her on her big day Rebecca is a seasoned businesswoman with over two decades' experience in the hospitality, tourism and real estate industries. She has been described by friends as 'fun, loyal and loud' – a firecracker ready to ignite the experiment and shake things up. 'She's wild – think Jamie [Marinos] – just with years of experience,' one source close to production dished. 'She was overheard yelling on her balcony in between takes – it was a whole moment.' According to her LinkedIn, the bride is a 'results-driven Operations Manager with 20+ years of extensive leasing management, business development and key account management experience.' She's also a force when it comes to leadership, boasting skills in 'change management, business improvement and operating large-scale tourism and residential facilities.' But it's not just her business background that's caught the attention of producers. 'She's the type of girl who will back you 100 percent – but don't cross her, because she'll call it out without blinking,' another friend said. 'She's got this larger-than-life energy and doesn't tone herself down for anyone. We're all so excited to see her on screen.' 'She's a no-nonsense kind of woman. She says what everyone else is too scared to say,' one production insider added. 'She's going to make incredible television.' So far, little is known about her groom, named Steve. Daily Mail Australia can reveal the cast for season 13 has finally been locked in, despite behind-the-scenes setbacks, with production now in full swing across Sydney. According to insiders, the new season almost didn't make it to the altar on time after multiple cast dropouts and a last-minute casting scramble left producers racing to fill key roles. 'Producers were scrambling behind the scenes right up until filming started,' one well-placed source told Daily Mail Australia. 'There were multiple cast dropouts and several roles had to be urgently filled at the last minute.' Despite the early chaos, production is now in full swing, with all eyes on whether this season will live up to its explosive predecessors.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Real estate auction coach sends the internet into meltdown with his instructional video on how body language can connect with bidders
A bizarre video from a property auctioneer in which he instructs real estate agents on the best body language techniques to get higher bids has sent the internet into a spin. Brent Ilicic, a coach who has conducted more than 5,000 property auctions, this month shared the how-to clip in which he showed what appears to be series of dance moves to explain how footwork and hand position play a huge role in his job. The video caused a buzz on social media with many viewers questioning if the clip was 'for real'. Mr Ilicic this week told Daily Mail Australia he is indeed serious and that his 13 years experience as a successful auctioneer gave him unique insights. In the educational video, Mr Ilicic ran through a mock auction and how he would establish rapport with those bidding on a property. 'Body language plays a huge part in this: footwork, legs, chest, arms, eyes, smile,' he explained. Of particular import is having 'palms to the ceiling' and facing a person who bids while leaning in their direction, which he then demonstrates by fielding multiple bids from different imaginary buyers in quick succession. 'A couple of rapid fire bids coming from the right and to the left. Boom. Boom. Boom. It's like a bit of a dance. Flowing left to right and through the middle.' Mr Ilicic, who runs his own masterclass course, said the video was intended to help prospective auctioneers tackle one of the biggest hurdles they face. 'I coach beginners and what they struggle with is how to move their body,' he told Daily Mail Australia. The clip divided viewers with many finding the unusual promotional video 'hilarious' and 'informative' while others mocked the technique. 'Cringey, but don't hate the player hate the game. I mean salespeople use all sorts of techniques … weird as it looks, it might actually work for him,' one said. 'This is a joke right? Right?' another said. One viewer declared on Instagram: 'I just started yelling bids at my phone, this is incredible stuff.' 'Who needs Raygun when we have talent like that?' one said, referring to viral Olympic break-dancer Rachael Gunn. One particularly unimpressed viewer mused that 'real estate agents must be the least self aware people alive'. Mr Ilicic said he was 'surprisingly comfortable' with the negative responses as he's also received overwhelming positive feedback from existing and prospective clients. 'I've had a lot of people follow me and inquire about the training from that video,' he said. He also broke down why the video might look a little strange to some people. 'I don't just coach, I'm doing [auctioneering] every week as well in front of a crowd and in the training video I've slowed down and amplified what I do for coaching purposes.' 'I've got a few techniques that I use to help get [my clients'] bodies moving in different ways in the training room so I can see what works for them. 'I wouldn't coach unless I knew how to coach and I wouldn't coach if I hadn't done it successfully myself.' 'The proof is in the pudding – I've conducted a lot of auctions successfully for many years.'
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Nursery ‘paedo', 26, who ‘gave child STD' prompted cops to advise 2,000 kids to get tested ‘after campaign of abuse'
A CHILD from a daycare centre where an alleged paedo is accused of carrying out dozens of sex attacks has reportedly contracted an STD. Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with raping and abusing eight children aged from five months to two years old in a horror case that has rocked Australia. 2 Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with a string of horror child sex offences Credit: Facebook The child educator worked across 23 daycare centres in Victoria, sparking fears that he spread sexually transmitted diseases to the young children. The parents of some 2,000 children have been urged by state authorities to test their kids for infections in the wake of his arrest. Sources told Daily Mail Australia one child who attended one of the Melbourne daycare centres where Brown was employed has now tested positive for gonorrhoea. While the Victorian government denied the claim, the Department of Health refused to reject the report. Read more about Australia here A spokesman said: "Test results we've received to date as part of this investigation reaffirm that the risk is low." Tests are ongoing after the mass panic sparked by Brown's arrest on July 1. Cops did not reveal if Brown himself had tested positive for an STI but said the manner of the alleged abuse means children should get checked. The alleged attacker worked at 23 centres over eight years from January 2017 to May 2025. Most read in The US Sun Police say he carried out the abuse on eight children between April 2022 and January 2023. He is expected to be hit with further charges beyond the 73 he currently faces for sexually penetrating children, sexual activity in the presence of a child and contaminating food. 2 Cops say the majority of Brown's offences took place at the Creative Gardens Early Learning Centre in Point Cook Credit: Facebook He has also been charged with producing and transmitting child abuse material, and sexually touching a child under 16. Brown appeared in court yesterday and will return in February after the magistrate approved a police request for an extension. Horrified parents have questioned how Brown passed screening to work with children. While he had a valid Working with Children Check, he was allegedly reported to state authorities two years ago for his behaviour, though it was unrelated to sexual misconduct. In response, childcare operator G8 Education said they would accelerate the rollout of security cameras across 400 centres. Brown was arrested after cops started investigating another man, Michael Simon Wilson, for the alleged rape of a teenage boy in a nearby area. Detectives examining Wilson's devices found material linking him to Brown and the two men are known to each other, sources told ABC. Wilson has been hit with 45 charges including rape, bestiality and possessing child abuse material. The pair are yet to enter a plea and it is unclear how they know each other. However they have appeared together in a photo shared online by Brown's partner. Brown has employed top barrister Rishi Nathwani KC to his defence, who is trying to have his client's charge sheets withheld from the media. But Magistrate Donna Bakos told him they are already a matter of public record. Cops say the majority of Brown's offences took place at the Creative Gardens Early Learning Centre in Point Cook.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Nursery ‘paedo', 26, who ‘gave child STD' prompted cops to advise 2,000 kids to get tested ‘after campaign of abuse'
Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with a string of horror child sex offences SICK & TWISTED Nursery 'paedo', 26, who 'gave child STD' prompted cops to advise 2,000 kids to get tested 'after campaign of abuse' A CHILD from a daycare centre where an alleged paedo is accused of carrying out dozens of sex attacks has reportedly contracted an STD. Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with raping and abusing eight children aged from five months to two years old in a horror case that has rocked Australia. 2 Joshua Dale Brown, 26, has been charged with a string of horror child sex offences Credit: Facebook The child educator worked across 23 daycare centres in Victoria, sparking fears that he spread sexually transmitted diseases to the young children. The parents of some 2,000 children have been urged by state authorities to test their kids for infections in the wake of his arrest. Sources told Daily Mail Australia one child who attended one of the Melbourne daycare centres where Brown was employed has now tested positive for gonorrhoea. While the Victorian government denied the claim, the Department of Health refused to reject the report. Read more about Australia here DEATH RIDDLE Prime suspect in brutal cold case killing mysteriously found dead on hols A spokesman said: "Test results we've received to date as part of this investigation reaffirm that the risk is low." Tests are ongoing after the mass panic sparked by Brown's arrest on July 1. Cops did not reveal if Brown himself had tested positive for an STI but said the manner of the alleged abuse means children should get checked. The alleged attacker worked at 23 centres over eight years from January 2017 to May 2025. Police say he carried out the abuse on eight children between April 2022 and January 2023. He is expected to be hit with further charges beyond the 73 he currently faces for sexually penetrating children, sexual activity in the presence of a child and contaminating food. 2 Cops say the majority of Brown's offences took place at the Creative Gardens Early Learning Centre in Point Cook Credit: Facebook He has also been charged with producing and transmitting child abuse material, and sexually touching a child under 16. Brown appeared in court yesterday and will return in February after the magistrate approved a police request for an extension. Horrified parents have questioned how Brown passed screening to work with children. While he had a valid Working with Children Check, he was allegedly reported to state authorities two years ago for his behaviour, though it was unrelated to sexual misconduct. In response, childcare operator G8 Education said they would accelerate the rollout of security cameras across 400 centres. Brown was arrested after cops started investigating another man, Michael Simon Wilson, for the alleged rape of a teenage boy in a nearby area. Detectives examining Wilson's devices found material linking him to Brown and the two men are known to each other, sources told ABC. Wilson has been hit with 45 charges including rape, bestiality and possessing child abuse material. The pair are yet to enter a plea and it is unclear how they know each other. However they have appeared together in a photo shared online by Brown's partner. Brown has employed top barrister Rishi Nathwani KC to his defence, who is trying to have his client's charge sheets withheld from the media. But Magistrate Donna Bakos told him they are already a matter of public record. Cops say the majority of Brown's offences took place at the Creative Gardens Early Learning Centre in Point Cook.
