Katanning hostel warden who abused dozens of boys to be released from jail
Dennis McKenna sexually abused 29 students at St Andrew’s Hostel in Katanning the 1970s and 80s while he was the warden.
Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
Katanning hostel warden who abused dozens of boys to be released from jail
Dennis McKenna sexually abused 29 students at St Andrew’s Hostel in Katanning the 1970s and 80s while he was the warden.
Katanning hostel warden who abused dozens of boys to be released from jail
Dennis McKenna sexually abused 29 students at St Andrew’s Hostel in Katanning the 1970s and 80s while he was the warden.
Coverage details
2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age published it almost at the same time, on November 4, 2026.
Key names in the coverage: Dennis McKenna, St Andrew, Katanning and Hostel.
