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Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Suspended jail term for abusive former Miss Australia

Verbal and physical abuse by a one-time Miss Australia winner of her then-husband was a serious example of family violence.

Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

Indigenous kids in focus for 'broken' care system probe

The number of Indigenous youths in out-of-home care and the youth justice system will form a key part of an inquiry into a troubled child-safety system.

Uni dropout stabs brother, mum after graduation lie

Uni dropout stabs brother, mum after graduation lie

Uni dropout stabs brother, mum after graduation lie

Uni dropout stabs brother, mum after graduation lie

A gamer typed "I'm going to die" to friends after being subjected to a ferocious stabbing attack by his younger brother on the eve of a huge lie being exposed.

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Hollywood and sport stars issue anti-violence plea

Hollywood and sport stars issue anti-violence plea

Hugh Jackman, Eric Bana and Usman Khawaja are among prominent Australian men featured in an anti-family violence campaign to be played at a major footy clash.

Stolen generations redress hailed a 'powerful moment'

Stolen generations redress hailed a 'powerful moment'

Redress for stolen generations means more than just money for many of the survivors who were removed from their families, advocates say.

'Living in cardboard box': child deaths under review

'Living in cardboard box': child deaths under review

A report into dozens of child deaths has indicated kids were being lost in a state's residential care system that had "forgotten how to care".

Petition to parliament pushes for four-day working week

Petition to parliament pushes for four-day working week

Greater work-life balances and time with family are just some of the reasons Sunshine State residents are petitioning for a four-day work week.

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Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Tried and true names most popular for babies in 2024

Australian parents-to-be are sticking with tried and true names, with Oliver, Noah, Isla and Charlotte topping the baby name charts again.

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Young families bear the brunt of cost-of-living crisis

Calls are mounting for government relief from high childcare fees as analysis shows young families are struggling most from rising living costs.

Discrimination case launched over child removals

Discrimination case launched over child removals

Discrimination case launched over child removals

Discrimination case launched over child removals

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have launched legal action against the Western Australian and NSW governments over child removals.

Woman who left ill mother for weekend away dodges jail

Woman who left ill mother for weekend away dodges jail

Woman who left ill mother for weekend away dodges jail

Woman who left ill mother for weekend away dodges jail

A Sydney woman, the live-in carer for her chronically ill mother, has avoided a jail term for failing to provide her the necessities of life.

Divorce could become safer and easier for DV survivors

Divorce could become safer and easier for DV survivors

Divorce could become safer and easier for DV survivors

Divorce could become safer and easier for DV survivors

Family law reforms will make it easier for domestic violence survivors to separate from their partners and get better outcomes from their divorces.

Early intervention programs for Indigenous DV victims

Early intervention programs for Indigenous DV victims

Early intervention programs for Indigenous DV victims

Early intervention programs for Indigenous DV victims

Aboriginal victims of domestic violence and their families will have access to more specialist and early intervention services.

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

Fraud claim binned as Pratt love child chases fortune

The love child of late billionaire Richard Pratt cannot pursue allegations of "fraudulent bad faith" after she was excluded from the magnate's mammoth estate.

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Royal commission to tackle 'scourge' of family violence

SA's Royal Commission into Domestic, Sexual and Family Violence has started, aiming to deliver transformative change that protects families.

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.

Social workers undervalued in domestic violence crisis

As social workers are faced with increasing levels of domestic violence, a study has found they are routinely underpaid compared with their qualifications.

DFV victim safe spaces in every Qld police station

Designated private safe spaces have been implemented in every police station across Queensland for domestic and family violence victim survivors.

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Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states

Passengers as young as 13 years old will be able to order a ride under a new service being launched by Uber in three states and territories.

Play challenges perceptions of growing up mentally ill

A coming-of-age play exploring the struggles of a mother-daughter relationship navigating mental illness aims to encourage audiences to question their beliefs.

Australian adoption numbers drop to record low

The number of children being adopted in Australia has dropped to a record low after falling by 98 per cent over half a century.

Indigenous women leading plan to end family violence

Advocates believe the federal government is moving in the right direction to help end family and domestic violence against First Nations women and children.

SA to hold inquiry into domestic, sexual violence

Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced South Australia will hold a royal commission into domestic, family and sexual violence after attending a roundtable.

'Epidemic' of violence against women a national crisis

Politicians say the epidemic of violence against women is a national crisis, with calls for more to be done after a spike in deaths over the past 10 days.

Program seeks to promote respect among men and boys

The federal government is funding a social media trial intended to promote respect and build supportive relationships among young men and boys.

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