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Case binned for parents over arranged marriage 'kidnap'

Case binned for parents over arranged marriage 'kidnap'

A mum and dad accused of detaining and attacking their daughter after she refused to marry a cousin have had criminal charges against them dropped in court.

Ex-husband spills beans on Britney in revealing memoir

Ex-husband spills beans on Britney in revealing memoir

Ex-husband spills beans on Britney in revealing memoir

Ex-husband spills beans on Britney in revealing memoir

A former husband of Britney Spears says he penned a revealing memoir for the sake of their kids but the pop star accuses him of white lies and gaslighting.

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Two of Australia's biggest stars have called an end to their 19-year union, citing “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences” in divorce papers.

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Mum allegedly beat daughter for not marrying cousin

Mum allegedly beat daughter for not marrying cousin

A mum who allegedly slammed her daughter's head into concrete and attacked her with a garden hose over a refusal to marry a cousin can return home.

Mother convicted over forced marriage loses appeal

Mother convicted over forced marriage loses appeal

A woman who was convicted of forcing her daughter to marry the man who would later kill her has lost an appeal against her three-year jail term.

Mother's mercy plea in forced marriage jail term appeal

Mother's mercy plea in forced marriage jail term appeal

The first person in Australia convicted of causing a person to enter into a forced marriage has challenged her three-year jail term in the Court of Appeal.

Man jailed for attempting to forcibly marry teens

Man jailed for attempting to forcibly marry teens

A NSW man has been jailed for attempting to orchestrate separate forced marriages for two of his teenage children, who were then aged 15 and 17.

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Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Complex case: dead mother, mower and husband's contacts

Women who allegedly had relationships with the husband of a mother-of-three, whose body was found near a ride-on lawnmower, have been asked to contact police.

Buck's party gang rapist had 'no remorse' for victims

Buck's party gang rapist had 'no remorse' for victims

Buck's party gang rapist had 'no remorse' for victims

Buck's party gang rapist had 'no remorse' for victims

A lawyer involved in the gang rape of three teenage women during his buck's weekend has showed no empathy towards the victims, a judge has noted.

Shadows reveal role in buck's party gang rape: crown

Shadows reveal role in buck's party gang rape: crown

Shadows reveal role in buck's party gang rape: crown

Shadows reveal role in buck's party gang rape: crown

Shadows seen on a naked body in a dark bedroom allegedly showed a man joined his brother and friend in gang raping two teens at a buck's party north of Sydney.

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

Mum forced daughter into two marriages: court hears

A mother who forced her daughter to marry a man who would go on to kill her should be jailed to send a message to the community, a court has been told.

Guilty verdicts for trio over buck's night gang rape

Guilty verdicts for trio over buck's night gang rape

Guilty verdicts for trio over buck's night gang rape

Guilty verdicts for trio over buck's night gang rape

A jury has found three men guilty of gang-raping three women at a rented apartment during a buck's party weekend.

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

Woman found guilty of forcing daughter into marriage

A woman has been found guilty by a jury of coercing her daughter into marrying an older man, who went on to kill the 20-year-old.

Mother on trial accused of forcing daughter to marry

Mother on trial accused of forcing daughter to marry

Mother on trial accused of forcing daughter to marry

Mother on trial accused of forcing daughter to marry

A mother has faced her first day of a Victorian jury trial accused of coercing her daughter into entering a marriage with a man from Western Australia.

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Wedding bells for PM after engagement to Jodie Haydon

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to marry his partner Jodie Haydon, after announcing their engagement a day after Valentine's Day.

Sheikh sparks romance better than Tinder in documentary

Forget dating apps ... Muslim, Hindu and Jewish matchmakers help singles in their community find love in a new SBS documentary.

Back to school warning on forced marriage of students

Teachers and students are often best placed to spot warning signs of forced marriage, with police urging school communities to be on alert as classes resume.

COVID wedding provisions to be made permanent

Those looking to tie the knot will be able to fill out a marriage notice virtually but the couple, celebrant and two witnesses must be present at the wedding.

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Iran honour killing escapee gets chance at refugee visa

An Iranian woman who escaped an honour killing has been granted the chance of a safe haven visa review a decade after seeking asylum in Australia by boat.

Forced marriage escapees find refuge in safe houses

Campaigners are urging the public to support survivors of slavery and forced marriage rebuild their lives in safe houses across Australia.

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