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DV offenders less likely to commit crimes when tracked

A study of domestic violence offenders has found those fitted with electronic tracking devices are significantly less likely to reoffend and return to jail.

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Burn injury and domestic violence survivor, Sneha Jawale is BBC’s new guest presenter

In a departure from newsroom archetypes, Sneha Jawale, a domestic violence and burn injury survivor, will now present exclusive explainer videos for the BBC as its new guest presenter.

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Support wait times reduced for women escaping violence

Additional funding for a program providing domestic violence victims is paying dividends, as wait times for the $5000 assistance package drop dramatically.

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Depp v Heard review – Amber and Johnny make for profoundly depressing television

This documentary about the Johnny Depp–Amber Heard legal battle aims for neutrality. But it’s a gruesome exercise in wringing entertainment from a case about domestic violence

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Police shoot dead man in front of family after stabbing

Police in Brisbane have shot an Indigenous man dead while responding to reports of domestic violence at a property in the city's north.

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Domestic abuse survivors get NSW’s pledge to help them get their own homes

Shared equity - a housing scheme where eligible people buy homes in partnership with government - is part of NSW's future, Treasurer says.

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Govt stake in more homes is 'part of NSW future'

Domestic violence survivors will be able to buy or retain their home through a shared equity scheme, as the NSW treasurer flags further potential expansions.

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Protesters take a leap against sexual and domestic violence

Fully clothed protesters leapt into Merewether Baths in a display of unity

Newcastle Herald

Jennie Poole's brother vows they will 'keep fighting' for delivery of domestic violence register

Jennifer, 24, was stabbed to death by her former boyfriend Gavin Murphy two years ago in an attack that shocked the nation

Dublin Live

US child killings have risen rapidly – why are more states pushing for joint custody laws?

Report shows fathers are responsible for 70% of child killings when parents split up, but new laws mandate joint custody

The Guardian - US

North Queensland Cowboys player Luciano Leilua free to play in NRL as domestic violence charges dropped

The 26-year-old North Queensland Cowboys back-rower had been stood down since he was arrested and charged in October, but is now free to join the 22-man squad for Saturday's clash against Wests Tigers.

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Man accused of murdering woman in 'horrific' stabbing

Queensland Police have charged a man with domestic violence-related murder after a woman's stabbing death prompted a police pursuit on the Bruce Highway.

AAP

Higher unemployment and less income: how domestic violence costs women financially

Women in abusive relationships are more likely to be unemployed and earn less money than women with non-abusive partners.

The Conversation

Paul Kent charged with domestic violence, pulled from Fox Sports' NRL 360 program

NRL 360 host Braith Anasta says "Paul Kent is stood down while he deals with personal issues" after domestic violence charges are laid against the prominent News Corp and Fox Sports journalist.

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Tragic story of one of Paisley’s most cold-blooded killings shines spotlight on horror of domestic violence

In February 1924, Paisley was left reeling following the brutal murder of a young mum at the hands of her estranged partner.

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Advocates question federal government's $194 million to address domestic violence in First Nations communities

The Albanese government allocated $194 million to prevent domestic violence against First Nations women in Tuesday's budget. With some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the world, is it enough?

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How a US Supreme Court ruling is transforming gun control

As mass killings stoke calls for reform, legal fights over the historical basis for gun rights have gone into overdrive.

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NSW man pleads guilty to DV offences, bugging ex-lover's bedroom and tracking her car

A Lake Macquarie man has pleaded guilty to seven domestic violence offences after a GPS tracking device was removed from his ex-lover's car and police found a listening device in her bedroom.

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From JobSeeker to rent assistance and the single parenting payment: The budget's Centrelink changes explained

Millions of people receiving Centrelink payments such as JobSeeker and rent assistance will see a boost after the federal budget goes through. Learn about what it means for you here.

The Independent UK

DA tweaks Jonathan Majors’ charge, lawyer says he's innocent

Actor Jonathan Majors has been arraigned on a revised domestic violence charge in which a woman says the Marvel star twisted her arm, struck her head and shoved her into a vehicle

Newcastle Herald

Retired teacher's epic cross-country journey for domestic violence

A retired teacher has pedalled thousands of kilometres in an epic journey across the country to raise funds and awareness for Newcastle domestic violence charity Got Your Back Sista.

Daily Record

Number of people seeking help for domestic abuse jumps by nearly 50 per cent

Projects designed to protect people from domestic violence and fraud have been embraced by the community

The Conversation

How removing parenting payments when children turned 8 harmed rather than helped single mothers

As the government weighs up whether to extend single parenting payments to parents of children older than the present cutoff age of eight in this week’s budget, new information has come to light about what happened when the rules were tightened in 2013.

The Guardian - AU

Northern Territory legal services forced to turn away at-risk women amid looming ‘funding cliff’

CEO says demand for assistance in cases including domestic violence far outweighs funding and more support is needed to avert closure

Belfast Live

DUP councillor criticised over online post 'joking about domestic violence'

A charity which aims to break the cycle of abusive relationships said victims would be "rightly hurt and offended by such language"

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