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Australia-wide study ordered into school bullying
Bullying in Australian schools will be put under a microscope as the federal government looks to tackle the behaviour in the real world.
Nov 24, 2024
Slain woman's mother urges 'solidarity' to end violence
Thousands of people, including family members of Melbourne teenager Isla Bell, have descended on major cities to protest against gendered violence.
Nov 22, 2024
Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services
Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.
Nov 20, 2024
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Teens watching porn earlier spurs harmful attitudes
Young women are being exposed to porn at a much earlier age and even though teenagers know it's harmful, they admit to learning about sex and dating from it.
Nov 12, 2024
Israel sends rescue planes after attacks on soccer fans
Leaders of Israel and the Netherlands have condemned what they call antisemitic attacks on fans of soccer club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Nov 08, 2024
State repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge
A troubled 12-year-old girl's treatment before she was charged over a deadly Melbourne stabbing has been slammed by Victoria's children commissioner.
Oct 31, 2024
Women fleeing abuse need more income support: coroner
A Victorian coroner has made recommendations to state and federal governments after a woman was killed by a violent partner she was trying to flee.
Oct 29, 2024
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Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don't
Stark survey findings have highlighted a gender divide in Australia when it comes to confidence sexual harassment cases will be reported and addressed.
Oct 28, 2024
Man arrested after brother finds sister dead at home
A 35-year-old woman has been found dead by her family at home with a man known to her under arrest as police probe the tragedy.
Oct 28, 2024
Online predator who abused up to 3500 girls sentenced
An online predator who blackmailed as many as 3500 girls from around the world, including Australia, has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison.
Oct 25, 2024
Complex laws a barrier for DV survivors: legal group
Changes to family law will take domestic violence into account for decisions, but advocates say complexities will make it hard for survivors speaking out.
Oct 18, 2024
Long jail terms as non-fatal choking laws take effect
Long-awaited non-fatal strangulation laws have taken effect in Victoria, with perpetrators risking up to a decade in prison if found guilty of the act.
Oct 13, 2024
'Efficiency' required for tech-based DV policing move
People accused of serious domestic violence will either be behind bars or electronically monitored and NSW leaders believe the police force can handle the job.
Oct 11, 2024
Record $8m payout for abuse victim of infamous school
A Victorian public school sexual abuse survivor has reached a record $8 million settlement with the education department, closing the book on a 50-year quest.
Oct 10, 2024
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Early cases a key test for coercive control laws
New coercive control laws are set to be tested in court as police scramble to gather enough information to prosecute.
Oct 08, 2024
Record crime, but minister insists it's under control
Crime is increasing in Victoria as child offences escalate but the state's police minister says offending is under control.
Sep 26, 2024
Swim coach Dick Caine dies before sex abuse sentencing
A former swim coach to the stars has died weeks after a court found he sexually assaulted numerous young athletes in decades past.
Sep 25, 2024
More time for AVO breaches, control of serious abusers
New orders will aim to control serious domestic violence abusers as penalties increase for people who persistently and intentionally breach court orders.
Sep 25, 2024
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New bid to stop at-risk boys committing family violence
Young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence are set to be assisted through a national early intervention trial.
Sep 23, 2024
Australia's first women’s refuge honoured
Australia's first women's refuge has been awarded heritage honours 50 years after it was founded by journalist Anne Summers and other activists.
Sep 22, 2024
Survey of DV workers to help improve survivor support
Domestic violence workers will be surveyed about their experience on the job as part of a national poll.
Sep 18, 2024
Bulldogs attack big payout to sleazy volunteer's victim
The Bulldogs say a $5.9 million payout to a child sex abuse survivor is manifestly excessive as they try to overturn a jury's negligence verdict against them.
Sep 13, 2024
'Changing norms', new DV strategy to start in childcare
Instilling respect and resilience in preschoolers will help address soaring rates of family violence, the NSW government says as it charts a path to prevention.
Sep 13, 2024
Plan in train to stop violence against Indigenous women
A National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan will be developed to address rates of violence against Indigenous women and children.
Sep 11, 2024
Increased DV funding welcome, but more workers needed
Advocates have welcomed a funding boost for domestic and family violence but say more support workers are desperately needed in the sector.
Sep 06, 2024
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