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'Hamster wheel' of financial stress after leaving abuse

'Hamster wheel' of financial stress after leaving abuse

Employers are not being as supportive as they think they are of victim-survivors rebuilding their lives after domestic and family violence, a new report says.

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Violent trio planned third attack on lone women: police

Police are investigating a possible third attack planned by three men who were arrested after allegedly preying on and assaulting women alone in their homes.

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Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows

Jail for man who paid to watch child sexual abuse shows

A man has been jailed for almost 20 years after paying to watch child sexual abuse shows livestreamed from the Philippines, Australian Federal Police say.

Man charged over random sex assault of woman in park

Man charged over random sex assault of woman in park

A man will remain in custody on a slew of charges after allegedly grabbing a young woman in an inner-city park, choking and sexually assaulting her.

Facebook posts revealed in judge 'bias' abuse appeal

Facebook posts revealed in judge 'bias' abuse appeal

A suppression order has been lifted, revealing posts allegedly made by a judge about sexual abuse victims before making an award of $1.6 million in compensation

Fresh abuse charges laid against childcare worker

Fresh abuse charges laid against childcare worker

The 35-year-old man is alleged to have impacted 158 children across multiple childcare centres, as police continue to appeal for help in identifying victims.

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Ex-mayor unmasked as he's jailed for abusing teenager

Ex-mayor unmasked as he's jailed for abusing teenager

Ex-mayor unmasked as he's jailed for abusing teenager

Ex-mayor unmasked as he's jailed for abusing teenager

The identity of a former mayor can be revealed after a magistrate denied an ongoing media gag order and jailed him for abusing a teenage boy.

Bid to cut sex assault trial trauma with 'ground rules'

Bid to cut sex assault trial trauma with 'ground rules'

Bid to cut sex assault trial trauma with 'ground rules'

Bid to cut sex assault trial trauma with 'ground rules'

Victims taking the stand in trials against attackers will no longer have to repeat degrading and sordid details due to a state's courtroom reforms.

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

'Victims on trial': Labor's sexual violence crackdown

Specific offences to cover family violence-linked suicides and deaths and an end to courtroom victim-shaming form part of a sweeping pre-election pledge.

Cop cleared of hotel room rape after Warcraft meet-up

Cop cleared of hotel room rape after Warcraft meet-up

Cop cleared of hotel room rape after Warcraft meet-up

Cop cleared of hotel room rape after Warcraft meet-up

A police officer who had sex with a woman in a hotel room while his partner slept nearby has been cleared by a jury of a rape charge.

'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer

'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer

'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer

'Complete bastard': premier wants more jail for killer

The man behind a brutal DV murder should spend more time behind bars, a state premier says, after the 31-year-old received a discounted sentence.

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

Molly's legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years

A lifelong friend of Molly Ticehurst says the perfect mother and educator has saved countless lives as her killer is locked up for decades.

Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer

Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer

Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer

Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly's killer

The man who murdered Molly Ticehurst has long believed he is a victim, a classic feature of coercive control and domestic abuse, an expert says.

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Former assistant principal found not guilty of rape

A man who had been accused of raping a year 3 student has been found not guilty after a judge questioned the reliability of the complainant's evidence.

Elder abuse rising but support services are lacking

There are many barriers to seeking help for older Australians suffering abuse, but this is compounded for those in rural and remote parts of the country.

Child sex accused 'used violence to silence to victims'

A man facing dozens of historical sex charges against vulnerable Aboriginal children used violence and intimidation to avoid detection, a court has been told.

Response to gender violence news inadequate: poll

The response to high-profile instances of gender-based violence in recent weeks has not been adequate by the federal government, a poll reveals.

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Youth education central to national action on violence

Labor has committed $4 million to educate future generations on the impact of harmful online content portraying damaging relationships.

World of Warcraft gaming meeting ended in alleged rape

A woman's interstate trip to meet face-to-face with online friends took a turn when she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a fellow gamer.

Triple-zero education urged to help women escape abuse

A migrant woman experiencing domestic violence who was told that calling emergency services cost $5000 is urging for more information on the vital service.

Slave to the algorithm: big tech in violence spotlight

An advocate has renewed calls for the government to tackle social media algorithms after leaders met to discuss a spike in sexual violence against girls.

Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence

Leaders have spoken to the challenge of curbing an emerging crisis at a high-level meeting targeting youth sexual violence.

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

Children handed to abusers in 'inhumane' family courts

Australia's family law system is "inhumane" and removing kids from victims to hand them to perpetrators at an alarming rate, a federal inquiry has been told.

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