Domestic violence
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A woman thought she had a stalker. Authorities sent her to a psych ward
This masthead has uncovered a series of disturbing cases where women say they have been disbelieved, misdiagnosed, and wrongly admitted to mental health wards. Others have been told their pain is “all in their head”.
- Aisha Dow and Kate Aubusson
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‘Chilling’ video shows surgeon stomping on Monique Ryan corflute
A Melbourne surgeon has admitted tearing down the election sign before tutoring men in how to “bury the body”, outraging anti-violence campaigners and politicians.
- Grant McArthur
‘Justice done’: Father sees daughter’s killer jailed nearly two decades after her murder
Cindy Crossthwaite was murdered by her estranged husband, Emil Petrov, at her Melton South home in 2007.
- Tara Cosoleto
Louise ‘cherished time with family’: Mum mourned as husband charged with murder
Cameron Hunt was arrested 200 kilometres away in Redcliffe after his wife’s body was found in the charred remains of their home.
- Catherine Strohfeldt and Marissa Calligeros
‘I could have died’: Jail time for strangulation to be doubled under Qld plan
In calling for tougher penalties, the Queensland Law Reform Commission says sexual strangulation has been normalised – especially among young people.
- Cloe Read
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- Crime
As Ilona battled terminal cancer, her husband allegedly set their home on fire
A warrant is out for Craig Leith’s arrest after police charged him with arson and he was convicted in absence of domestic violence offences.
- Amber Schultz
After ‘Adolescence’: How a TV show made Britain confront its problem with lost boys
Boys are falling into a dangerous world full of anger and entitlement, experts say, and it shouldn’t take a TV show to stop it.
- Rob Harris
‘Critical, overdue’: Police to get on-the-spot protection powers for DV victims
Queensland police are set to be given new powers to target domestic violence offenders and help ease pressure on the overstretched force.
- Courtney Kruk
Controlling cults face parliamentary spotlight amid push for new laws
After a push from ex-members and reporting on a controversial Victorian church, a new inquiry will examine coercive control by organisations.
- Richard Baker
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- Violence
‘I did it to put you in jail’: Tax system is ‘weaponised’ to harm partners, ombudsman finds
Victims often became aware they owed significant amounts only when they received penalty notices, and they usually had to pay the debts.
- Wendy Tuohy
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