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Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights is a dark parable about coercive control

Coercive or controlling behaviour in an intimate or family relationship became a criminal offence in the UK in December 2015. The legislation was the result of a long campaign by the charity Women’s Aid to extend understanding of domestic abuse beyond physical violence. But, over 150 years earlier, Emily Brontë…

The Conversation · May 1, 2025

More than a quarter of domestic abuse services turning children away due to funding shortages

Report from the domestic abuse commissioner warns severe funding shortages are putting victims at further risk

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Domestic violence perpetrators are increasingly exploiting technology to track and monitor their victims, with survivors saying the abuse is difficult to prove.

AAP · May 1, 2025

Man Avoids Jail Over Domestic Violence Charge Tied To Balcony Death

Scott Minigle's partner, Jodie Lovell, died in 2020 after falling from a 10th-floor balcony at Sydney's Hyatt Regency hotel.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 24, 2025

'More power than you think': MPs court women's votes

Childcare, housing, domestic violence and climate change should be front of mind for women when they vote at the election, prominent MPs say.

AAP · Apr 24, 2025

The major parties have announced their plans to address domestic and family violence. How do they stack up?

In the past week, at least seven women have been killed in Australia, allegedly by men. These deaths have occurred in different contexts – across state borders, communities and relationships. But are united by one truth: they are part of the ongoing national crisis of men’s violence against women and…

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

When ‘equal’ does not mean ‘the same’: Liberals still do not understand their women problem

“Women’s” issues are once again playing a significant role in the election debate as Labor and the Liberals trade barbs over which parties’ policies will benefit women most. In the latest salvo, the opposition has announced a $90 million package to combat family and domestic violence.

The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

During a visit to Tasmania's wine producing region, Peter Dutton has raised a glass of Pinot Noir with two of his three children.

AAP · Apr 23, 2025

Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater walks free after domestic violence sentencing

Michael Slater pleaded guilty to stalking, choking and assault

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025

Labor vows to stop abusers from weaponising tax, super

A re-elected Labor government would crack down on financial abuse and increase funding for monitoring of violent perpetrators.

AAP · Apr 22, 2025