Tradie reveals big issue with Aussie men
A Queensland man who recently jumped back into the dating pool has gone viral after revealing the terrifying truth about trying to find a partner in 2023.
Domestic Violence
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‘He asked to go see his friends and never came back’
“I told him I would think about it… then he just really casually said, ‘I’m leaving’… I begged the police and child protection to help me – I had a court order – but it meant nothing,” the Brisbane mum reveals.
‘My daughter is broken and I can’t save her’
A Queensland mum-of-two has told of her years-long fight to “save” her teenage daughter from one of Australia’s most insidious problems.
First date move that’s a massive red flag
Let’s face it, we all dream of having the perfect first date — but there’s one dating behaviour that’s an instant relationship deal breaker.
31 days show ‘national shame’
For the month of May, news.com.au has told the stories behind one of Australia’s most devastating problems.
Chilling comment inside Sydney court
It’s another day at one of Sydney’s busiest court rooms. And one comment highlights a huge problem our country faces.
Children watched dad do the unthinkable
One of Melbourne’s most grotesque examples of violence in the family home ended in a crime of unspeakable horror. WARNING: Graphic details.
‘Went nuts’: Woman’s abuse of boyfriend
A NSW man has told his harrowing story of abuse for the first time after a series of increasingly depraved acts carried out by his girlfriend.
Sign new boyfriend was not as he seemed
Jennie thought her handsome boss was the perfect partner – but on her very first visit to his house, she noticed something that would become darkly significant.
Scary change in mother-of-two
A Sydney mother-of-two didn’t think anything was wrong with her life – until her own best friend suddenly failed to recognise her.
Moment ‘fairytale’ romance was exposed
When things went wrong in Hayley’s fairytale relationship, she didn’t realise she was being gaslighted for years.
Mum reveals DV reality ‘nobody tells you’
People experiencing domestic violence are often told to just leave their partner. But one mum has revealed a grim secret no one tells you.
Sad twist in baby’s brutal murder
Ten-month-old Charlie Mullaley was tortured and killed by his own father in WA in 2013 – now his family is finally pushing for justice.
Mum’s disgust as dad outed for secret
A Queensland mum is in shock after discovering her daughter had suffered the “worst crime” at the hands of her own father. WARNING: Graphic
Stranger’s bus stop act saved mum’s life
A simple question from a stranger at a Queensland bus stop saved a mum and her kids after years of horrific abuse at the hands of her partner.
Husband’s simple request hid big ‘red flag’
When Rose’s husband made a seemingly reasonable request – it kick-started years of abuse that the mother-of-five is still recovering from.
Devastating question before murder
A week before Hannah Clarke and her three children were ambushed by her estranged husband, she asked her mother a devastating question.
Murdered woman’s tragic final act
Beloved Sydney dentist Preethi Reddy was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend in March 2019. Her final acts before she was killed made her death even more tragic.
Qld woman trapped in body bag for days
A Sunshine Coast woman only had a pocket of air to breathe and a straw to sip water in a horrific ordeal before she escaped her violent partner.
‘Disturbing’ reason girl avoided friends
Jess lived in a nice house with a pool in the back yard but there was a “disturbing” reason why she never invited friends over.
Plea ignored in haunting 000 call
Kylie’s agonising final moments were captured in a haunting call as she begged for help that never arrived before dying alone in her bathroom.
‘Invisible’: PM’s $1.1 billion error
A huge $1.1 billion was pledged to tackle this issue but a “missed opportunity” could threaten the future of Australians.
Final call before fatal balcony plunge
Hours before Lisa Harnum was thrown from the balcony of her luxury Sydney apartment, she made a chilling phone call to her mum in Canada.
‘I got off on it’: Man’s sick secret revealed
A man has revealed the reasons he abused former partners in a controversial interview with two other perpetrators of domestic violence.
Woman, baby in Mother’s Day abduction
A Sydney woman endured a terrifying ordeal over the weekend when she was allegedly assaulted by her ex and forced into a car with her baby.
Tragic twist in horror murder-suicide
The murder-suicide of the Edwards family rocked Australia. But the domestic violence tragedy could’ve been prevented a long time ago.
Moment mum realised boyfriend had to go
Nadine had three young children when one moment suddenly made her realise the “honeymoon” period was over and she had to get out.
‘A lie’: Shock find after husband’s death
The chilling discovery revealed the plan the Queensland woman’s husband had for their decades-long marriage. WARNING: Distressing.
Secret wife killer will never reveal
One of Australia’s most troubling domestic violence cases took a surprising twist when the killer sacrificed his freedom to keep a secret.
12 Aussie women who are waiting to die
In the Aussie suburbs right now, are 12 Aussie women, probably living in fear, who won’t survive the next three months. Here’s why.
Question putting Aussie women at risk
It’s a question asked somewhere in Australia every single day – but it hides a misconception that is costing women their lives.
Sinister reason mum didn’t go to work
Queensland woman Grace was a mother-of-two with what looked like a perfect life – but in reality, it was a nightmare. Warning: Distressing
‘Bizarre’ conversation days before murder
Six days before his daughter was found dead, Boyd Unwin spoke to her killer in a conversation he will remember for the rest of his life. WARNING: Distressing
‘Go for the throat’: Moment man ‘cracked’
When Kate first met Tom they bonded instantly over their tragic past — until the mum-of-four discovered a worrying detail. WARNING: Distressing.
Devastating story behind this image
A woman on her knees staring at the sky, lost in grief. It’s a scene that is difficult to look at – but that doesn’t mean we should look away.
Graph shows state’s DV shame
The number of domestic violence breaches in one Australian state has skyrocketed, with police saying they must do more to protect the vulnerable.
Big change for Dan Murphy’s, BWS
A significant change is being rolled out by the group that owns Dan Murphy’s and BWS, with 28,000 staff undergoing new training.
Call for probe into how cops treated Kelly
There is growing community support for a review into how police handled Kelly Wilkinson’s complaints before her tragic death.
Horrific map exposes Australia’s shame
Australians have been devastated by the tragic death of Kelly Wilkinson – but a map has shown how bad the issue of domestic violence truly is.
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