Nearly 10,000 SA men named on DV watchlist
Almost 10,000 South Australian men are named on a watchlist of domestic violence abusers – including hundreds who have left three or more victims in their wake.
Domestic violence
‘We can’t be quiet anymore’: Family speaks out after brutal death
Young mum Synamin Bell was brutally bashed to death by her partner while he was in a drug “psychosis”. Now her devastated family has paid tribute to the “vibrant soul”.
Soaring DV figures reveal depth of SA’s crisis
New data from SA Police shows a staggering increase in domestic violence incidents over the past year, just days away from a landmark Royal Commission.
Dementia sufferer allegedly stabbed wife 76 times
A man who launched a fatal, frenzied attack against his wife is too dangerous to be moved into a care home for dementia sufferers, a court has heard.
Woman degraded husband with chilli powder in horrific rampage
A paranoid woman whipped, degraded and slashed her husband during a violent rampage – even threatening to drink his blood – and then walked from court. Warning: Graphic content
‘I was telling her to wake up’: Broken mother speaks out
Tammy Simpson’s warning to her daughter Eden Kennett proved tragically prophetic when she was killed by her violent partner.
Named: Man charged with DV after horror driveway assault
A 51-year-old man will remain in custody after a woman was found badly injured in the driveway of a Mannum home on Sunday.
Pregnant Adelaide woman fears eviction from ‘ghetto’ emergency accommodation
Facing eviction from her emergency accommodation a 33-week pregnant woman doesn’t know if she’ll have a roof over her head by the end of the week.
Elderly man accused of murdering wife unfit for trial, court told
An elderly man who allegedly murdered his wife in a frenzied attack at their Findon home is unfit to face a trial, a court has heard.
Tough new electronic monitor laws for DV defendants
Defendants on bail for breaching domestic violence restraining orders in SA will soon be treated the same way as those on bail for organised crime. See the new laws.
Exposed: DV thugs sentenced in SA courts for shocking attacks
From a man who torched his ex’s house to terrifying rampages, these are some of the SA domestic violence offenders who have been sentenced in court in the past year.
Why a daughter was kidnapped and stabbed over love
She was tracked, then kidnapped, restrained and stabbed – in broad daylight and in front of shocked onlookers – by her own family, all because of religion. Here’s why.
‘We can do more’: SA to hold domestic violence Royal Commission
A Royal Commission into domestic and family violence will be held in South Australia following a spate of deaths, Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced.
Lost lives: The faces of SA’s alleged murder victims
In just 18 horror days, seven people were allegedly killed in acts of senseless crime – but they are more than a statistic. These are the stories of the state’s lost lives.
Nonna’s accused murderer found drunk and covered in blood, court hears
Nonna Maria Dimasi’s husband was found was sitting at the kitchen table covered in blood and told police she “deserved it”, a court has heard.
Shock claims over why great-grandmother was allegedly murdered
A great-grandmother was allegedly killed in her home of six decades after claims her frail husband became angry over the state of their marriage.
‘Women are not safe in SA’: New stats expose disturbing truth
Alarming new figures reveal the extent of domestic violence in SA – but they are likely just the “tip of the iceberg”.
Premier’s move after six alleged domestic violence deaths
Six people have died in less than three weeks in SA from alleged domestic violence – now the Premier has revealed what he’s doing.
Penbo: Home truth about threat to women men don’t get
It’s relatively easy for men to avoid becoming the victims of violence but the sad reality for women couldn’t be more different, writes David Penberthy.
Two men found dead in suspected Glenelg North murder-suicide
Detectives are scouring a Glenelg North home after two men were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide, with neighbours reporting “strange and bizarre” scenes.
Advocates fear DV will only get worse in lead up to Christmas
Following a week when four women were found dead in separate homes across South Australia, there are fears of a domestic violence spike in the lead up to Christmas.
Loved mum planning ‘fresh life’ before brutal murder
Jodie Jewell was on the brink of starting a new life for herself and her teen daughter before she was brutally murdered in their family home.
Manhunt for wife killer ends as body found near remote town
A two-day manhunt across South Australia has come to a dramatic end, with wife killer Kevin Jewell’s body found on the Yorke Peninsula.
Royal Commission calls after surge in DV deaths stuns state
Leading anti-domestic violence campaigners are urging SA to follow in Victoria’s footsteps after the deaths of four women in just one week.
Mum accused of bizarre love triangle kill plot lands back in Australia
An ex-Adelaide mum accused of a bizarre, years-long vendetta to kill her former partner has arrived back on Australia soil after being extradited from a Pacific island.
Man charged with murder after woman’s body found in Felixstow house
A man has been arrested in SA’s Far North and charged with murder almost a week after a woman’s body was found in suburban Adelaide.
Violent offender allowed to work 150m from ex he tried to rape
A domestic violence victim is reeling after the Parole Board dismissed her pleas for safety and said her attacker’s job was too important to stop him working near her.
Meth-addict Hells Angels bikie jailed for brutal DV attacks
A meth-addicted bikie who was spared jail after he bashed his partner is now behind bars after he repeatedly breached his strict home detention conditions.
‘We didn’t know it had a name … we just knew it was insidious’
Sue Clarke was playing with her granddaughter Laianah, 4, when she said she’d never marry because “husbands just yell all the time.” That moment was a warning sign.
Couch shooter with shocking DV history eligible for parole
A man with a shocking history of domestic violence threats who fired a bullet through a woman’s couch to win her back has been jailed – but is already eligible for parole.
‘Scene of carnage’: Man jailed for vicious domestic violence
This man’s attacks on his ex ended only when police entered their house and found a “scene of carnage” – but he’s already eligible for parole.
There’s a way to stop the flood of our kids going into state care
SA has more children going into care than any other state and the head of one of the state’s largest welfare services has ripped into the government. It’s time to turn this crisis around.
My father killed my mother – I won’t accept his weak apology
Arman Abrahimzadeh finally confronts his mother’s murderer – his father. We take you inside their emotional prison meeting.
‘Submerged in boiling water’: What happened to this innocent little boy?
When doctors treated this little two-year-old boy he was horrifically burned, bruised and had meth in his system. His mother and uncle have been charged with criminal neglect.
Two children a day taken from families; Friends told to speak up
Two children every day are taken from their families, and friends and neighbours are being urged to speak up if they have concerns – could you do that? Have your say.
Inquiry launched into Makai’s family months before tragedy
Child welfare authorities launched a probe into the care of alleged criminal neglect victim Makai Wanganeen months before he died, it can be revealed.
It’s time to stop asking ‘why doesn’t she leave?’
When a person’s partner turns violent our first reaction is usually ‘why don’t they leave?’. But we’re asking the wrong question.
1 in 3 kids: Biggest reason govt steps in on SA parents
One in three kids are reported to SA child protection authorities, the minister says, as new figures reveal the main reason social workers step in.
Closed No Action: Why Dept stops pursuing some welfare cases
Authorities will not say if any of the reports made about the welfare of six-year-old Charlie were closed without proper investigation. But it’s a practice that’s resulted in other deaths in the past.
Why do these heartbreaking tragedies keep happening?
There have been too many cases of children at risk being missed by the very agencies put in place to keep them safe. Why does it keep happening, asks State Political Editor Kathryn Bermingham.
Bodybuilder jailed for slashing ex-wife – while kids were in the bath
A bodybuilder slashed his ex-wife’s neck with knife as she made dinner, dragging her by the hair to the bed – and told her to “sit there like a good dog”, a court has heard.
Shock Adelaide findings: Mums, not dads, the child abusers
Mothers are responsible for 60 per cent of child abuse cases, new research shows. But there’s a dark irony behind this finding.
‘Gaping hole in my heart’: How TV star overcame domestic violence
Former TV weather presenter Melody Horrill has opened up on the shock domestic abuse she has suffered – and the surprising way she has healed her heart.
Tom’s Court medi-hotel is empty – but maybe not for long
The now-empty Covid medi-hotel in the CBD could be reused for another, much longer-lasting statewide emergency – as costs head toward record levels.
SA horse trainer accused of shocking domestic violence
He’s a well-known Adelaide horse trainer – but Christopher Beig is accused of kicking, hitting, strangling and stomping on his former partner.
‘At 54 I had no money, no car, no family’: Why Robyn fled
After 37 years of abuse, this woman escaped, leaving behind everything – even her children. She’s just one victim of an “invisible” epidemic.
Ex uses Uber receipts to track down, abuse former wife
A jilted ex-husband hacked his former wife’s email for Uber receipts to track her down and approached her as she went to work, a court has heard.
Brutal killer sentenced, but he will appeal against verdict
A man who was found guilty of murdering his young partner after “sustained abuse” has been sentenced to life in jail – but he has launched an appeal against his conviction.
Spotlight on sad reality of domestic violence in north
A summit on women’s safety will focus on ways to address the high rates of domestic violence in Adelaide’s northern suburbs.
Wanganeen chips in to teach kids respect for women
The Port hero and dad has launched a campaign to kids at 65 schools with a message on respect in a new drive to “break the cycle of violence against women”.
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