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NRL star 'almost died' from punching window after 'seeing ex performing oral sex on teammate'

A court heard how Michael Lichaa lost 2.5 pints of blood after he saw his then-girlfriend allegedly giving oral sex to a team-mate before he was charged with domestic violence offences

Daily Mirror

Family and domestic violence is the 'wicked social problem' a university course is aiming to address

For years Grace was in denial about her husband's abuse, and experts say that's understandable given the lack of training many first responders have in dealing with the complex issue.

ABC News

Advocates criticise decision not to ask Queensland police boss to face domestic violence inquiry

Experts baffled by absence of commissioner, police minister and police union head among dozens of witnesses called

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New Adelaide accommodation for domestic violence victims expected to be full within weeks

Eight new units have been set up in an undisclosed Adelaide location to help women and children escape domestic violence.

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'I left with the kids and ended up homeless with them': the nightmare of housing wait lists for people fleeing domestic violence

People who flee domestic violence desperately need safe, affordable and secure housing. Our study of people on housing waiting lists in New South Wales, Tasmania and Queensland found private rental housing isn’t an option when leaving domestic violence.

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China wants more young women to have children. Many are refusing until the country is made safer for them

A string of shocking videos showing young Chinese women being attacked by men leaves many questioning the assurances from Beijing that they're far safer at home than abroad.

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Man arrested after refusing to come down from roof

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, criminal damage and domestic violence

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Gabby Petito’s mother announces major donation to domestic violence foundation

“I think Gabby’s story touched a lot of people and she’s saving lives,” said Nichole Schmidt

The Independent UK

‘I felt I deserved it’: Nurse’s agony highlights the ‘slow spiral’ of domestic violence

West Midlands mother Aimee Eaton, 35, saw her ex Arran Smith, 31, jailed for five years 10 months for charges including ABH

The Independent UK

Assistant Commissioner tells of 'significant' cultural issues within Queensland police force impacting domestic violence response

Queensland's most senior domestic violence officer tells a state-wide inquiry there are "significant" cultural issues within the police force that impact how officers respond to call-outs.

ABC News

One man dead, another charged with manslaughter after domestic violence 'altercation' at Darwin's Jingili Water Gardens

A 41-year-old man has died and police have charged a 39-year-old man with manslaughter following an alleged assault on Wednesday night.

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Hospitalised Torres Strait victims denied domestic violence protection, police report finds

The internal Queensland police intelligence report found officer responses had heightened the risk of fatal consequences

The Guardian - AU

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott says he isn’t paying attention to the Deshaun Watson suspension

OXNARD, Calif. — Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was suspended for six games by the NFL during the 2017 season for violations to the league’s personal conduct policy after domestic violence allegations made by a female companion.

Tribune News Service

Report: Ex–NFL Lineman Chad Wheeler Violated Court Order

The former Seahawks player is awaiting trial in his ongoing felony domestic violence case.

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Petition artwork a reminder of DV victims

A "petition" artwork on display in Victorian parliament with the names of dead women and children calls on governments to do more to prevent domestic violence.

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Qld funding boost for DV hotline

Queensland domestic violence hotline DVConnect will receive an extra $2 million to assist women and families over the next two years.

Dublin Live

Increase in many forms of crime such as domestic violence, garda figures show

Harassment, stalking and threats were down 5% compared to 2021

Newcastle Herald

As taxpayers we should share the cost of domestic violence leave

It's very easy to legislate where you have no skin in the game, and force someone else to pay. My view is that the costs should ultimately come from the general tax revenue base, not individual employers.

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The Guardian - AU

Six Queensland police officers accused of domestic violence within two weeks, inquiry told

Crime and Corruption Commission says one case involved allegations of strangulation and rape

The Hindu

Domestic Violence Act proceedings are basically civil in nature, rules Madras HC

Parliament had empowered magistrates, who generally deal with criminal cases, to adjudicate PoWDVA proceedings to provide more teeth to the legislation

ABC News

How hiking helped Chelle transform from being a 'functioning alcoholic' and climb out of addiction

Chelle Fisher spent 23 years struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. But, tired of waking up hungover, she started to make a new habit.

The Guardian - AU

‘Reprehensible’ Facebook posts emerge as Qld police boss lauds ‘excellent’ domestic violence response

Posts on space for law enforcement officers belittle victims and imply Queensland police avoid responding to DV incidents

The Guardian - AU

Brisbane teenager built spyware used by domestic violence perpetrators across world, police allege

Jacob Wayne John Keen, 24, is alleged to have created hacking tool when 15 years old and sold it to more than 14,500 people

Chronicle Live

Domestic violence brutes who caused misery to their partners in the North East

Here are just some of the domestic abusers who have been sentenced recently

ABC News

Australian man charged over alleged spyware operation after global investigation involving AFP

An Australian man who sparked a worldwide investigation into spyware he allegedly created and sold to domestic violence perpetrators has been charged by Australian Federal Police.

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