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Accused murderer's 'self-serving' lies after ex's death

Accused murderer's 'self-serving' lies after ex's death

A builder accused of murdering his ex-partner during a rage-filled argument tried to cover up his heinous crime through a series of lies, a jury has heard.

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

‘Absolute hell’: slain woman’s troubling texts about ex

A woman who was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner described being strangled, spat on and attacked in harrowing messages to a friend.

Rental changes end 'impossible choice' for DV survivors

Rental changes end 'impossible choice' for DV survivors

Rental changes end 'impossible choice' for DV survivors

Rental changes end 'impossible choice' for DV survivors

Improved rental protections for survivors of domestic violence will offer them a safer pathway out of abuse.

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Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Homeless deaths an indictment on support systems

Australians experiencing homelessness are more likely to die from overdose, suicide or coronary heart disease, with potentially nine avoidable deaths every day.

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Christians push back on 'very dangerous' cult laws

Protecting vulnerable people from harmful behaviour within cults could be problematic for legitimate religious groups, Christian leaders say.

Child heard woman cry for help before finding her dead

Child heard woman cry for help before finding her dead

A man accused of killing his ex-partner was "fake crying" when police arrived to find her body, a child has told a court.

Domestic violence leave laws fall short for survivors

Domestic violence leave laws fall short for survivors

Domestic violence leave laws are poorly understood and disconnected from broader systems of support, with many employees missing out on protection.

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Bereaved mum's next fight after DV murder sentence win

Bereaved mum's next fight after DV murder sentence win

Bereaved mum's next fight after DV murder sentence win

Bereaved mum's next fight after DV murder sentence win

The mother of a woman murdered by a former partner is hoping to redefine her daughter's legacy as she pushes for more prison time for offenders.

Concreter wailed after allegedly killing ex-partner

Concreter wailed after allegedly killing ex-partner

Concreter wailed after allegedly killing ex-partner

Concreter wailed after allegedly killing ex-partner

A concreter accused of violently murdering his ex-partner during a domestic argument was incoherent as he tried to revive her before paramedics arrived.

'Trying to kill me': woman dies after call for help

'Trying to kill me': woman dies after call for help

'Trying to kill me': woman dies after call for help

'Trying to kill me': woman dies after call for help

A man accused of murdering his ex-partner after she rang triple zero for help was heard sobbing as first responders surrounded her body.

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

'Tip of the iceberg': record human trafficking reports

Human trafficking reports in Australia have soared to a record high, with people increasingly aware of the signs and warning police.

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

Officer charged for child abuse and bestiality material

A police constable has been charged with possessing child abuse and bestiality material after a property was searched.

Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison

Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison

Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison

Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs insists he's a changed man as he faces the possibility of years in jail after being convicted in a sordid criminal case.

Adult-centric systems failing young victims of violence

Adult-centric systems failing young victims of violence

Adult-centric systems failing young victims of violence

Adult-centric systems failing young victims of violence

Experts sound the alarm over child and youth victim-survivors of family violence falling through the cracks because of an adult-centric support system.

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Dating profiles of serious DV offenders on police radar

Domestic violence offenders can now be forced to report dating app profiles and activity to police under court powers to curb perpetrator behaviour.

Gambling harm impacting mental health and relationships

Gambling rates are on the rise in Australia with the practice linked to serious issues including suicidal thoughts, domestic violence and financial stress.

Colours, rhymes and characters help tackle tricky topic

A children's book about a domestic abuse situation aims to help kids caught up in family violence and explain the topic in a way they can understand.

Murder charge after DV incidents end in two deaths

Two people have died following separate suspected domestic violence attacks, including a man who was unable to be revived after he was arrested.

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Coercive control laws defended despite few charges

Coercive control laws are on the right track, officials say, despite just nine charges being laid since the legislation took effect a year ago.

Violence against women put in spotlight amid conflicts

International approaches to ending gender-based violence will be examined as Australia welcomes delegates for the fifth world conference of women's shelters.

'Disgust, anger, grief': mother's rage at abuse charges

A mother is begging for answers after a childcare worker was charged with producing child abuse material but police say their cautious approach is necessary.

Trump fails to overturn expensive defamation verdict

A US federal court judge ruled President Trump is not entitled to immunity from a defamation verdict regarding his denial of the rape of writer E Jean Carroll.

Man fined for sending menacing 'bullet' messages to PM

A man claims he was abusing alcohol at the time he sent two menacing social media posts to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

‘Immature’ superyacht worker avoids jail for kidnapping

A superyacht worker who abducted his ex-girlfriend in an “extremely terrifying” ordeal has been handed a three-year intensive correction order.

Parents to get more information about childcare safety

A website allowing parents to compare childcare centres is getting a safety overhaul following multiple abuse allegations in the sector.

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