Domestic violence
Andrew O’Keefe’s ‘tendency to spit’: judge’s scathing finding
The former Seven Network presenter tried to blame his victim and treated her in a “low, demeaning” way, a judge said.
- by Sarah McPhee
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‘You have lost my trust’: Rosie Batty’s angry text to Anne Summers exposes domestic violence policy rift
Behind a big increase in funding, domestic violence experts and advocates are divided on how to fix the problem.
- by Jenna Price
Police officer stabbed with ‘large pair of scissors’ moved to Brisbane hospital
The Roma officer was flown to Brisbane after being stabbed while responding to a domestic violence call-out.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
States to probe alcohol laws for links to domestic violence
Each state and territory will investigate whether they should shorten trading hours or limit online delivery options, bringing alcohol into the national conversation about gendered violence.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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The $702m plan to help tackle rise in domestic violence
A spate of killings earlier this year prompted the government to commission a rapid review. On Friday, the national cabinet meets to respond.
- by David Crowe
Olympic marathon runner dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, had sustained burns to 80 per cent of her body.
Carolyn Stuckey was shot dead by her husband. He was then allowed to raise their three small children
Allan Stuckey spent 22 months in jail for killing his wife, then raised their children. Now one of them wants to know why – and help give a voice to other child survivors of family violence.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Nelomie did everything to protect herself. Her estranged husband killed her anyway
A judge has suggested family violence offenders be forced to wear ankle bracelets after the axe murder of a mother in front of her children.
- by Erin Pearson
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DV offender Peter Taylor tried to hide, but police were watching
Police have arrested hundreds of domestic violence offenders in a four-day statewide blitz, as they spoke to thousands of school students about coercive control.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
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Lisa Marie Cummings charged with murder after man’s body found in surfboard bag
The 35-year-old woman has been charged over the alleged murder of a 62-year-old man who was known to her.
- by Daniella White and Michaela Whitbourn
Albanese’s hand-picked domestic violence experts tell him to ban gambling ads
The prime minister ordered a rapid review of practical solutions to stop the violence. The advice he received is something he’s been reluctant to do.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos