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Grounding of Taipan helicopters ‘can be dealt with’, Marles says; Morrison accuses Labor of ‘political lynching’ over robodebt – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2023

Huge drop in Australia’s homicide rate

Australia's homicide rates have plunged to their second lowest numbers since national reporting began.

The New Daily · Mar 28, 2023

Australia's homicide rate drops but not DV deaths

Australia has recorded the second lowest homicide incident rate since 1990 as domestic violence advocates say they fail to see the same pace of change.

AAP · Mar 28, 2023

ParentsNext welfare program an ‘absolute scandal’, women’s advocates tell inquiry

One woman’s payments were suspended for not attending a compulsory activity while her son was in hospital, peak body says

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2022

Drink spiking across NSW at highest level in five years, data shows

Phoebe Gorman was enjoying a night out with her friends in Wollongong when her mind suddenly went "blank". What unfolded next was so traumatising for the then-19-year-old, she didn't enter another nightclub for nearly two years.

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

Micaela Cronin a former social worker named the new domestic violence commissioner

Micaela Cronin will begin at the newly established commission next week and will be responsible for tracking the implementation of the new national plan to end violence against women and children within "one generation".

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

Labor wants new advocate for crime victims

The current system providing advocacy for victims of crime in NSW is compromised and is leaving too many families behind, according to Labor.

AAP · Oct 20, 2022

Experts say schools should have a 'proactive approach' to consent education after ACT students walk out of lesson

Only minutes into a mandatory consent class at his school, Jack realised he had to leave. But he says he's most upset about what happened next.

ABC News · Aug 28, 2022

‘Certainly Getting More Calls’: How To Know If Your Drink’s Spiked Bc It Seems To Be On The Rise

Drink spiking seems to be on the rise in Australia, especially in Victoria, so how do you know if you've been spiked and what should you do?

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 23, 2022

‘A huge win’: can sexual consent programs in schools make the change we need?

Australian teenagers are being taught about healthy relationships and respecting women. But what about the rest of the community?

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2022