Woman’s memory questioned after judge’s alleged assault
A woman has recounted her judge partner allegedly assaulted her after finding a funny photo from a colleague on her phone, but her memory has been questioned.
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‘Shocking’ report: half of sexual offenders target kids
Sobering statistics have painted a bleak picture of sexual offences across Australia, with men making up the overwhelming majority of perpetrators.
Flatmate arrested over woman’s share house killing
Police are speaking with the housemates of a woman stabbed to death at her share home as another assists police with inquiries over the killing.
Payman might cross the floor again despite party rebuke
Labor senator Fatima Payman has been iced out of a partyroom meeting as punishment for crossing the floor but remains unapologetic about her actions.
MPs cautious as threats and abuse rise over war in Gaza
A rise in death threats, abuse and office attacks have parliamentarians and authorities on higher alert for danger as the Gaza war frays community cohesion.
Cross-continent run to raise domestic violence dollars
A woman who dribbled a soccer ball from the Gold Coast to Sydney has set her sights on an even bigger challenge to raise money for abuse survivors.
Police pedophile groomed, abused 50 boys over 30 years
Former Tasmanian police officer Paul Reynolds groomed or sexually abused up to 52 boys over 30 years and concealed it through his status, a review has found.
Pedo cop likely had more victims after 50 boys groomed
Former police officer Paul Reynolds likely groomed or sexually abused more than 50 boys over 30 years and concealed it through his status.
Filicide study finds action needed to keep kids safe
An Australian study into the killing of children by their parents has emphasised the strong connection between a history of domestic violence and filicide.
‘Universe of devastation’: PM mourns spate of DV deaths
The prime minister has expressed heartbreak over "futures torn away" by domestic violence but is facing criticism over the funding of frontline services.
Bus driver accused of fatal crash abused outside court
A bus driver has been abused while leaving court after being charged over a horror peak-hour crash that killed an 18-year-old woman in Brisbane's CBD.
Detective jailed for intercourse with sex crime victim
A former police detective has been thrown behind bars for having intercourse with a vulnerable sex abuse victim while investigating her allegations.
Australians dabble with crime as cost of living bites
Thefts of groceries and alcohol are increasing, with police citing the cost of living and high interest rates as factors turning non-offenders to crime.
‘Bittersweet’: truth-telling for abuse in state schools
A formal apology will be made to victims of sexual abuse in state-run schools in Victoria after the government conceded it failed to protect them.
Push for all-in response after deepfake porn shock
The traumatising consequences of non-consensual AI porn used against school girls have come to the front of the national conscience - so what's being done?
Women are reaching economic equality but femicide rises
Rising economic equality traditionally reduces gender-based violence but an expert fears this correlation may no longer be true in Australia. She explains why.
Provocative violence installations to confront shoppers
Shoppers will be confronted with provocative scenes at one of the world's best-known retailers in a bid to highlight the plight of families fleeing violence.
Family violence shake-up flagged but details scant
Victoria is moving to overhaul family violence laws, but won't follow other states in slapping ankle bracelets on serious offenders.
PM wants end to domestic violence but funding queried
Anthony Albanese says the rising rate of domestic violence is alarming, as a report found alcohol, gambling and pornography are some of its biggest drivers.
Major DV crackdown launched in high offending suburb
Police have launched a major month-long crackdown on domestic violence in one of Queensland's worst offending suburbs.
Woman sues personal safety device provider after attack
A woman is suing the supplier of a personal safety device and a security firm claiming she did not receive help when violently attacked by her ex-partner.
‘Not kicking the can’: PM flags more on male violence
More government action to combat domestic violence is on the table, after a $925 million fund to help women escape violent situations earned a mixed reaction.
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Commissioner warns of ‘tech wreck’ from unchecked abuse
As Australia races to retrofit laws for generative artificial intelligence, the nation's eSafety commissioner says investigators face real-life harms every day.
‘Take responsibility’: PM’s $1b domestic violence fund
National cabinet has agreed to a $925 million fund that will provide $5000 to women escaping domestic violence, as part of a suite of reforms.
Services urge long-term plan to tackle violence crisis
Support services working on the front lines of violence against women have called for the government to implement long-term solutions to address the scourge.
Murder of Indigenous women a national crisis: PM
Anthony Albanese has ruled out calling a royal commission into violence against women ahead of a national cabinet meeting that will address the crisis.
Australians demand end to violence against women crisis
Advocates fear violence against women is becoming normalised in Australia as women and allies turned out to protest across the nation.
Leaders to meet as thousands rally to end violence
Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia to call for an end to violence against women as the prime minister convenes an emergency meeting.
‘Concerted plan’ needed for violence against women: PM
Anthony Albanese says long-term measures, not just a one-off is needed to address violence against women, ahead of a national cabinet meeting on the crisis.
Family violence register on cards as rallies begin
Rallies against gendered violence have kicked off in two states as part of national protests as a proposal for a register of convicted offenders gains traction.
System that ‘failed Molly’ to change after mum’s death
Amid an outcry over a mother's brutal death, the system that allowed an alleged killer back onto the streets will be reviewed, with a focus on bail laws.