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Qld to review ‘potentially struggling’ domestic violence helpline

Qld to review ‘potentially struggling’ domestic violence helpline

The state will appoint a reviewer for one of its leading domestic violence services amid concerns about unanswered calls, surging demand and an expansion vow.

  • by Matt Dennien

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Man jailed for up to 24 years after stabbing ex-girlfriend to death in front of her child

Man jailed for up to 24 years after stabbing ex-girlfriend to death in front of her child

James Pualic murdered Analyn “Logee” Osias, a mother of four, after breaking into her Bendigo home in 2023.

  • by Tara Cosoleto
Crime in Victoria at highest level on record

Crime in Victoria at highest level on record

Youth crime has hit a 15-year peak and domestic violence is at a record high, according to the latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency.

  • by Angus Delaney
Axe murderer sentenced to 37 years’ jail for killing estranged wife

Axe murderer sentenced to 37 years’ jail for killing estranged wife

A judge found Dinush Kurera’s self-pity during a bitter divorce transformed into homicidal rage.

  • by Erin Pearson
More sexual assault charges for alleged Molly Ticehurst killer

More sexual assault charges for alleged Molly Ticehurst killer

Daniel Billings was out on bail for allegedly sexually assaulting and stalking his former girlfriend when he allegedly murdered her.

  • by Sally Rawsthorne and Perry Duffin
‘At breaking point’: Police blow whistle on how many jobs they can’t get to

‘At breaking point’: Police blow whistle on how many jobs they can’t get to

A photo of a police computer sent to journalists shows 128 jobs left unresourced, meaning a police car was not assigned to the incident.

  • by Bailey Kenzie
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These wowser women aren’t obvious feminist heroes. But their rallying cry rings through the ages

These wowser women aren’t obvious feminist heroes. But their rallying cry rings through the ages

Exactly 130 years ago, women in South Australia were granted the right to vote. It was the culmination of a crusade against the demon drink, and family violence.

  • by Justine Toh
Someone is stalked in my new book but 13 years ago it happened to me

Someone is stalked in my new book but 13 years ago it happened to me

It started in seemingly benign ways: random Skype calls and DMs. Then he started turning up closer to my house.

  • by Pip Drysdale
Street art, red ribbons and new charity honour Isla Bell three weeks on from murder charges

Street art, red ribbons and new charity honour Isla Bell three weeks on from murder charges

The 19-year-old slain Brunswick woman has been remembered in creative tributes across Melbourne as her family sets up a charity to raise funds for art scholarships.

  • by Cassandra Morgan
Championing for Molly: Perth mum’s milestone in her quest for justice

Championing for Molly: Perth mum’s milestone in her quest for justice

Julie Adams watched helplessly as her daughter’s superannuation was handed over to her abuser. Then she decided to fight back, whatever it cost her personally.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
Australia has $1.7b in unpaid child support. These MPs have a plan to claw it back

Australia has $1.7b in unpaid child support. These MPs have a plan to claw it back

An eight-month parliamentary inquiry heard that unpaid child support was being used as a form of financial abuse.

  • by Hamish Hastie

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