'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters

One day2 outlets reported this in 4 reports over 1 day - a further 2 reports reprinted copy already published elsewhere

All 4 reports on Thu, 8 October 2026

What it is about

Dhamma Sarana Temple Naotunne Vijitha Australian Associated Victorian County Court National Sexual Abuse Australian Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Swedish Keysborough, Victoria, Australia Springvale, New South Wales, Australia County Court Melbourne Melbourne temple

Who published it, and when

original reportcopyfirst to report

cootamundraherald.com.au

yasstribune.com.au

katherinetimes.com.au

ABC News (Australia)

8 Oct, 02:24over 1 hour8 Oct, 03:41

How it spread - 2 original reports, 2 reprints

Thu, 8 October 2026
2 reports
- cootamundraherald.com.au02:24first to report
  'Insane': child-abusing monk lauded by supporters
  A head monk who betrayed the trust of six young girls and their families when he lured them...
  2 reprints
  - yasstribune.com.au8 Oct, 02:24their copy
  - katherinetimes.com.au8 Oct, 02:24their copy
- ABC News (Australia)03:41
  Monk who preyed on girls at Melbourne temple handed 13-year sentence
  A County Court judge ordered Naotunne Vijitha, 71, to serve 13 years and 2 months for sexually abusing six girls at a Melbourne temple.