Domestic violence
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Crime
Man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in Langwarrin
A man has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of his wife inside their home in Melbourne’s south-east, a day after they celebrated Christmas there with family.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Hannah Hammoud
Latest
NSW cop sacked over topless waitress party, domestic violence case failures
Former senior constable Andrew Herring told the Industrial Relations Commission he was a person of integrity but “not particularly well suited to DV investigations”.
- by Patrick Begley
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
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
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
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
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
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Queensland Police
‘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
Opinion
Gender equality
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
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
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
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