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Ad campaign to tackle 'unacceptable' elder abuse

Ad campaign to tackle 'unacceptable' elder abuse

A $4.8 million ad campaign to raise awareness of elder abuse and expose the hidden form of cruelty will run over the coming months.

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Treat DV offences as extremist threats, centre says

Approaches used for extremists and stalkers of politicians should be applied to perpetrators of domestic violence, a report suggests.

CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite

CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite

CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite

CFMEU fined $168k over 'thuggish' bullying on worksite

The embattled union representing construction workers has had fines totalling $168,000 imposed by a court over "thuggish" bullying against safety inspectors.

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Doctors warn DV driving 'traumatised' staff out of jobs

Doctors warn DV driving 'traumatised' staff out of jobs

A peak body for emergency doctors is calling on the Northern Territory to make drastic changes to alcohol policy amid worsening rates of domestic violence.

Woman's memory questioned after judge's alleged assault

Woman's memory questioned after judge's alleged assault

A woman has recounted her judge partner allegedly assaulted her after finding a funny photo from a colleague on her phone, but her memory has been questioned.

First coercive control cases as cops confront DV deluge

First coercive control cases as cops confront DV deluge

Australia-first coercive control laws will require extra resources and time to enforce, the head of the nation's biggest police force says.

Dozens of kangaroos shot, run down in callous attack

Dozens of kangaroos shot, run down in callous attack

Conservation officers are investigating the deaths of dozens of kangaroos found in regional Victoria with gunshot and car crash wounds.

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'Shocking' report: half of sexual offenders target kids

'Shocking' report: half of sexual offenders target kids

'Shocking' report: half of sexual offenders target kids

'Shocking' report: half of sexual offenders target kids

Sobering statistics have painted a bleak picture of sexual offences across Australia, with men making up the overwhelming majority of perpetrators.

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

The prime minister has expressed heartbreak over "futures torn away" by domestic violence but is facing criticism over the funding of frontline services.

Man stays in custody after partner's alleged murder

Man stays in custody after partner's alleged murder

Man stays in custody after partner's alleged murder

Man stays in custody after partner's alleged murder

A man has faced court charged over the murder of his partner, who was found with two stab wounds at a western Sydney unit.

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

A worker from the Australian Federal Police has been suspended from duty and charged with attempted murder after a violent incident.

PNG minister to be appointed after Australian arrest

PNG minister to be appointed after Australian arrest

PNG minister to be appointed after Australian arrest

PNG minister to be appointed after Australian arrest

Jimmy Maladina has stepped down as Papua New Guinea's petroleum minister as he faces domestic violence charges in Australia.

Online child sex abuser's house forfeited to government

Online child sex abuser's house forfeited to government

Online child sex abuser's house forfeited to government

Online child sex abuser's house forfeited to government

The home of an online child sex abuse offender has been forfeited to the government after he was convicted of possessing thousands of articles of abuse content.

Online dating apps 'swipe right' on new safety code

Online dating apps 'swipe right' on new safety code

Online dating apps 'swipe right' on new safety code

Online dating apps 'swipe right' on new safety code

Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and eharmony are among popular online dating platforms to sign up to a voluntary industry code to crack down on sexual violence.

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Pedo cop likely had more victims after 50 boys groomed

Former police officer Paul Reynolds likely groomed or sexually abused more than 50 boys over 30 years and concealed it through his status.

Cross-continent run to raise domestic violence dollars

A woman who dribbled a soccer ball from the Gold Coast to Sydney has set her sights on an even bigger challenge to raise money for abuse survivors.

Coercive control, bail tweaks begin protecting women

Almost two years after passing parliament, laws criminalising coercive control have taken affect in NSW in a nation-first move designed to protect women.

Payman might cross the floor again despite party rebuke

Labor senator Fatima Payman has been iced out of a partyroom meeting as punishment for crossing the floor but remains unapologetic about her actions.

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Flatmate arrested over woman's share house killing

Police are speaking with the housemates of a woman stabbed to death at her share home as another assists police with inquiries over the killing.

Abused refugee women face additional hurdles

Refugee women who experience domestic violence have added layers of fear in reporting it due to visa insecurity and language barriers, a study has found.

Bus driver accused of fatal crash abused outside court

A bus driver has been abused while leaving court after being charged over a horror peak-hour crash that killed an 18-year-old woman in Brisbane's CBD.

Detective jailed for intercourse with sex crime victim

A former police detective has been thrown behind bars for having intercourse with a vulnerable sex abuse victim while investigating her allegations.

Love denies bullying as MP quits the Nationals in tears

WA Opposition Leader Shane Love has denied bullying his former Nationals colleague Louise Kingston.

Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites

Thefts of groceries and alcohol are increasing, with police citing the cost of living and high interest rates as factors turning non-offenders to crime.

Women lumped with exes' debts after escaping abuse

Australian women are increasingly seeking help for financial abuse as partners lump them with crippling company tax debts.

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