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Latest news: Assault
'A hitting man': ex-cop punched and stomped on woman
A former senior constable has admitted assaulting a woman multiple times over two years, causing her bruising, bleeding and on one occasion knocking her out.
Jan 08, 2025
'Drunken' couple in court after alleged Jetstar assault
A couple have been arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated on a domestic Jetstar flight and a passenger was assaulted outside the aeroplane's toilet.
Jan 06, 2025
Woman struck with axe handle before death: police
A man has been accused of using an an axe handle to strike his partner who died in hospital a day after the alleged assault.
Jan 06, 2025
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Fiji 'tarnished' after alleged assault on flight crew
As a probe continues into the alleged theft and sexual assault of two Virgin Australia crew, a Fijian MP says such incidents damage the nation's reputation.
Jan 02, 2025
Jail for man over 'vile and protracted' home invasion
A man has been jailed for six years after a violent home invasion in which a woman was tortured, with an accomplice allegedly threatening her with a gun.
Dec 19, 2024
Booze and bad attitudes a recipe for holiday violence
Drinking cultures and alcohol regulations are in the sights of anti-violence campaigners amid data showing domestic violence spikes during the festive season.
Dec 19, 2024
Athletics Australia calls on other potential victims
Disgraced pole vault coach Alex Parnov is accused of engaging in alleged predatory behaviour during his time at the West Australian Institute of Sport.
Dec 14, 2024
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Designer Wayne Cooper to fight charge of wife assault
UK-born, Australia-based fashion designer Wayne Cooper has pleaded not guilty to a domestic violence-related assault charge after being arrested at a hotel.
Dec 12, 2024
Top cop laments DV scourge after 'very violent murder'
A woman meant to be protected by a restraining order has been brutally murdered in her home as domestic violence issues keep top brass awake at night.
Dec 11, 2024
'Living nightmare': mother pays tribute to killed baby
A 26-year-old man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a 10-month-old boy he shook and dropped in a cot.
Dec 11, 2024
Storm star accused of targeting man in late-night brawl
Melbourne Storm star Shawn Blore and his brother allegedly punched and elbowed a man during a wild brawl outside a restaurant involving up to 15 people.
Dec 09, 2024
Disgraced ex-deputy mayor behind bars ahead of appeal
A former deputy mayor convicted of domestic violence and fraud will remain in jail after a "highly speculative" bail bid was rejected ahead of an appeal.
Dec 06, 2024
Taser cop devastated by pain of elderly victim's family
A senior constable who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman says he remains 'devastated' by her death, after learning his bail will be continued over Christmas.
Nov 29, 2024
Prison isolation looms for cop after fatal Taser shot
An officer who fatally tasered an aged-care resident is waiting to learn if he will be put into isolation in custody after his manslaughter verdict.
Nov 28, 2024
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Ex-footy star faces court over alleged drunken rampage
A former rugby league and union great is looking to have at least one assault charge dropped following an alleged rampage at a bar.
Nov 28, 2024
Cop who tasered 95yo in 'terrible tragedy' faces jail
A serving police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman is facing jail after being found guilty of manslaughter but will keep his job for now.
Nov 27, 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
'Dangerous cowards' on the run after cop stabbed
Two men described as "dangerous cowards" are on the run from police as an officer recovers from stab wounds after arresting a suspect in a chase.
Nov 22, 2024
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Jury still considering verdict for cop who tasered 95yo
After its first full day of deliberations, a jury has not decided if a police officer who tasered a 95-year-old will be convicted or acquitted of manslaughter.
Nov 21, 2024
Jury verdict still to come for cop who tasered 95yo
A jury has gone home for the day after three hours of deliberations failed to produce a verdict for a police officer who tasered an elderly woman.
Nov 20, 2024
Cop 'not the type of person' to taser 95yo unlawfully
A police officer on trial over the tasering death of an aged-care resident swore an oath to God to be truthful about why he fired his weapon, a jury has heard.
Nov 19, 2024
'Not the frailest I've seen': cop who tasered woman, 95
An elderly woman holding a knife was not meant to die after being tasered for being a threat as she approached police officers and paramedics, a jury has heard.
Nov 18, 2024
Judge who assaulted woman formally resigns
Supreme Court justice Gregory Geason has formally tendered his resignation after being found guilty of assault and emotional abuse.
Nov 18, 2024
Cop who tasered elderly woman should have 'evaluated'
Police should aim to use the least amount of force necessary when conducting their duties, a trial over the tasering death of an elderly woman has been told.
Nov 15, 2024
Cops 'did their best' by tasering great-grandmother
A police officer who attended a nursing home when a 95-year-old with dementia symptoms was tasered told colleagues that was the best they could have done.
Nov 14, 2024
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