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Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer

Police fear an accused triple murderer may be receiving assistance to avoid arrest as they ramp up the search for the alleged gunman.

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

'Brazen' judge comments highlight family court failures

Domestic violence survivors are being dismissed and silenced by the family court system, as experts say it is not set up to protect women and their children.

Act now: urgent rally cry after sports coach slain

Act now: urgent rally cry after sports coach slain

Act now: urgent rally cry after sports coach slain

Act now: urgent rally cry after sports coach slain

The brutal murder of a 21-year-old sports coach revealed clear actions required to address violence against women but experts say they fell on deaf ears.

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Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Man in critical condition after pepper-spray arrest

Man in critical condition after pepper-spray arrest

A critical incident has been declared after a man who was pepper-sprayed by police while being arrested suffered a medical episode.

Double murder case reaches court as relationship probed

Double murder case reaches court as relationship probed

A man accused of murdering a woman and her partner did not apply for bail with police investigating relationships between him and his alleged victims.

Man charged with murder after couple killed in stabbing

Man charged with murder after couple killed in stabbing

A man is set to face court charged with double murder following the fatal stabbing of a couple in an early morning attack.

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Russell Brand faces new charges of rape and assault

British authorities have brought new charges of rape and sexual assault against comedian Russell Brand.

'Divorce season' peaks with women left disadvantaged

'Divorce season' peaks with women left disadvantaged

'Divorce season' peaks with women left disadvantaged

'Divorce season' peaks with women left disadvantaged

A spike in relationship breakdowns heading into the end of 2025 is being driven by cost-of-living strains, which will likely result in a busy 'divorce season'.

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

Trump features in newly released Epstein photos

President Donald Trump is featured in three of 19 photos shared by the Democrats, who say they are reviewing 95,000 images from Jeffrey ‍Epstein's estate.

DV royal commission prompts $674 million response

DV royal commission prompts $674 million response

DV royal commission prompts $674 million response

DV royal commission prompts $674 million response

South Australia has committed $674 million across 10 years to implement recommendations of its Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.

Police privacy breach puts DV survivors' lives at risk

Police privacy breach puts DV survivors' lives at risk

Police privacy breach puts DV survivors' lives at risk

Police privacy breach puts DV survivors' lives at risk

Police failed to protect survivors of domestic and family violence after inadequate safeguards resulted in a serious privacy breach, putting lives at risk.

'Silence is complicity': men urged to speak on violence

'Silence is complicity': men urged to speak on violence

'Silence is complicity': men urged to speak on violence

'Silence is complicity': men urged to speak on violence

Disrupting perpetrators' violent behaviour is at the heart of a landmark strategy to end gender-based violence in Australia's most populous state.

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

Change to DV policing urged after woman set alight

A man murdered his partner in an apparent violent act of jealousy, prompting recommendations for change to police domestic violence procedures.

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'Harrowing' failures to track down horrific pedophile

Australia's worst pedophile should have been stopped long before he was finally caught and sentenced to life in prison, a review has found.

Retail workers detail horrific abuse ahead of Xmas rush

Almost all retail and fast food workers have documented verbal abuse while one in 10 have been spat on, sparking calls for better protections.

Positive male roles highlighted in push to end violence

Men have important and influential roles in promoting healthy attitudes towards women to help prevent violence against them, AFL captains and male leaders say.

More victims identified in childcare sexual abuse probe

Accused former childcare sexual abuser Joshua Brown is facing dozens of additional charges after authorities identified a further four alleged victims.

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Watching violent porn linked to sexual violence

Men who watch violent pornography are twice as likely to engage in sexual violence, according to a study on the impact of the proliferation of porn.

Smart cars being weaponised in domestic violence cases

Frontline services are witnessing an increase in technology-facilitated abuse, including victims being monitored in smart cars and cameras in cat feeders.

Fear of retribution stopping workers from speaking out

A fear-based culture of silence is leaving essential female workers scared to report experiences of sexual or gender-based harassment in their workplaces.

Women don't know where to turn during 'pervasive' abuse

Economic abuse often precedes physical violence but support services can be confusing to navigate, leading to barriers to women accessing help.

Funding boost as demand for major DV helpline soars

A free domestic violence hotline that's seen a dramatic spike in calls is getting a significant funding boost to ensure people get the help they need.

'Phenomenal' rates of violence against Indigenous women

The 16 Days of Activism against gendered violence will focus on ending digital abuse, with those on the frontline saying access to new phones can save lives.

Justice system failing shattered sex assault survivors

Legal literacy advocates want urgent reform in how the justice system handles sexual assault disclosures, starting with their first contact with police.

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