Funding boost as demand for major DV helpline soars A free domestic violence hotline that's seen a dramatic spike in calls is getting a significant funding boost to ensure people get the help they need. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
Northamptonshire police officers face misconduct hearings over Harshita Brella case IOPC says four officers may have breached standards in handling of abuse claims by Brella, 24, found dead last year The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025
Four officers should face misconduct proceedings in Harshita Brella case – IOPC Harshita Brella, 24, was found in a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Brisbane Road, Ilford, east London, on November 14 last year. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2025
Police officers should face misconduct proceedings in Ilford 'body in a boot' murder case, says watchdog Harshita Brella, 24, was found dead in a silver Vauxhall Corsa in east London in November last year Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2025
Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025 Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has continued her yearly tradition of naming every woman who died from violence in Australia, on the eve of an international event. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
Statistically, there’s a reliable way to predict a domestic violence homicide like Hannah Clarke’s Queensland researchers studying intimate-partner killings found one thing common to more than half the cases The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025
Pregnant and frightened, Kardell Lomas begged for help. Police found her body in the boot of a car Exclusive: The 31-year-old had dozens of interactions with support services and police before her death at the hands of a dangerous man. Her family now wants answers The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2025
New study finds 2 in 5 Australians experience traumatic events as children Some 42% of Australians experience a traumatic event before turning 18 – and it affects their health decades later. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
‘Starting to frighten me’: hundreds of texts between Hannah Clarke and police officer shed light on her final weeks Exclusive: A two-year Guardian investigation reveals new details about the critical final weeks of Clarke’s life, casting doubt on the coroner’s finding that nothing more could have been done to prevent her death The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025
Meet the whistleblowers who exposed Queensland’s domestic violence failures: ‘I was warned they would pulverise me’ Exclusive: The women who made Guardian Australia’s two-year investigation possible on why they decided to break ranks and speak out The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025
Hundreds charged in police domestic violence crackdown More than 750 people have been charged in a four-day domestic violence blitz by one state's police force, amid a crisis of violence against women. AAP · Nov 16, 2025
Morning Mail: new evidence reveals how police failed Hannah Clarke; suspected publishing scam exposed; Tuvalu takes on Trump New series looks at the national crisis of domestic violence in Australia; Tuvalu lashes US climate policies at Cop30 The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025
Police made potentially critical mistakes in Hannah Clarke murders, new evidence reveals Exclusive: Detectives investigated ‘veracity and motive’ of Brisbane woman’s allegations of domestic violence and coercive control – even after the horrifying attack that killed her and her children The Guardian - AU · Nov 16, 2025
Domestic abuse victims who flee with children overseas to be criminalised under new law Change to crime and policing bill backed by fathers’ rights groups seeking support in cross-border abduction cases The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025
Woman & Home · Nov 14, 2025 Jaye Griffiths opens up on 'humiliating' domestic abuse as fans praise her 'inspiring' bravery Jaye wants fellow domestic abuse sufferers to know it's never their fault
AAP · Nov 13, 2025 'If I end up dead': Molly knew brutal ex would kill her Molly Ticehurst told police her former boyfriend had threatened to break into her house and kill her just weeks before he carried out that exact plan.
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025 Review into safeguarding failures ‘shows Sara Sharif’s murder was preventable’ Despite a ‘great deal of information’ available to various authorities during her lifetime, Sara ‘was not protected from abuse and torture’.
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother ‘should never have been trusted’ with her care, damning review finds Urfan Sharif’s history of domestic abuse was ‘overlooked and underestimated’ by all professionals who came into contact with the family
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025 Murdered Sara Sharif failed by system that missed opportunities to save her The 10-year-old was found dead at her Surrey home in August 2023 after suffering ‘horrific abuse’ at the hands of her father and stepmother.
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025 Sara Sharif: Devastating failings that led to murder of 10-year-old girl exposed Authorities missed numerous opportunities to save Sara Sharif’s life, a damning review has found
Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025 More than 230 domestic abusers recalled to prison under London mayor’s GPS tagging scheme Pilot cut re-offending by 45 per cent, protects victims and holds perpetrators to account, says Sir Sadiq Khan
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025 Domestic violence victims at risk under bill aimed at easing prison overcrowding, watchdog warns Victims and survivors “will be put in harm’s way” with “devastating consequences”, domestic abuse commissioner says
Bored Panda · Nov 11, 2025 Leaked PR Emails Expose Sydney Sweeney’s Reps Doing “Damage Control” After ‘Christy’ Tanks At Box Office “Sydney Sweeney PR is trying to do damage control for this tweet I’m crying."
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Domestic abuse victims forced to wait in same rooms as alleged perpetrators at courts, barrister warns Only 15 per cent of families are eligible for legal aid, meaning victims are often forced to represent themselves
Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2025 London’s domestic abuse hotspots revealed by interactive map as killings rocket 60% in the capital Campaigners describe Standard’s investigation as ‘staggering’ and call for systemic changes to justice system to protect women