The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

'We are sick of vigils': calls grow for DV inquiry

Four women have been murdered in one week in SA, prompting urgent calls for a royal commission to end violence against women.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

'It cannot be normal that men hurt us women': what we can learn from the inquest into 4 Aboriginal women's deaths in the NT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people. Some names have been changed to honour Sorry Business. This article also mentions violence against and killings of First Nations women.

The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023

'Good men' must step up amid domestic violence crisis

Four women have been killed in one week in South Australia, prompting calls for men to lead conversations to end violence against women.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

Diddy’s alleged abuse of Cassie is a sad reminder of how power works in society

About one in four women will experience partner violence, yet domestic violence still seems shrouded by myths and silence

The Guardian - US · Nov 21, 2023

Comedian Matt Rife responds to backlash over ‘sexist’ domestic violence joke

Rife, 28, amassed millions of social media followers after his crowd work interactions went viral on TikTok

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2023

Michigan continues overhaul of gun laws with extended firearm ban for misdemeanor domestic violence

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation barring individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing firearms for at least an eight-year-period

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Kentucky will use $2.2 million to combat domestic violence

The $2 million in funding is being awarded from the federal Violence Against Women Act grant program.

WEKU · Nov 20, 2023

Rugby league journo Kent faces more serious DV charge

Prominent rugby league journalist Paul Kent will face a court hearing within weeks accused of domestic violence offences against a woman.

AAP · Nov 20, 2023

Memphis man suspected of killing four found dead of self-inflicted gunshot

Mavis Christian Jr allegedly killed three women and a teenage girl during a domestic violence rampage Saturday night, police say

The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2023

Memphis shooting suspect found dead after killing three women and teen girl in spree

Each shooting believed to be domestic violence situation, police say

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2023