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The Latest Breaking News from Jodie Harrison

Progress on caseworker vacancy rates after minister's ex-gratia grilling

Scorecard shows downward trend in much needed positive for MP

Newcastle Herald

New laws close the door on domestic violence loophole

A loophole will be closed to ensure perpetrators can't get away with breaking into their victims' homes after an offender won a controversial High Court case.

AAP

Act now: urgent rally cry after sports coach slain

The brutal murder of a 21-year-old sports coach revealed clear actions required to address violence against women but experts say they fell on deaf ears.

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Bereaved mum's next fight after DV murder sentence win

The mother of a woman murdered by a former partner is hoping to redefine her daughter's legacy as she pushes for more prison time for offenders.

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Taxpayers slugged $30k for ministerial Foxtel bill

TV and online subscriptions for ministers cost taxpayers almost $30,000 in a year, which the opposition says is a bad look in a cost-of-living crisis.

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Successor search goes on as recruits farewell top cop

A woman caught up in a mass stabbing is among probationary constables welcomed to the nation's biggest police force by its trailblazing retiring commissioner.

AAP

Sport clubs step up to tackle violence culture

Research has found domestic, family and sexual violence are interlinked with sport, prompting a push to get clubs to influence better behaviour.

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Sexual violence survivors given more reporting options

Sexual violence victim-survivors are being offered alternative ways to report incidents, with one state launching a campaign to give back choice and control.

AAP

Women want street lights, phone service and health care

A survey of women across NSW has identified the major issues they face in healthcare, personal safety and housing.

AAP

Alleged domestic violence perpetrators to wear ankle bracelets under NSW bail reforms

Corrective services will electronically monitor whereabouts of people released from custody while charged with serious offences

The Guardian - AU

NSW Makes Permanent Changes To Contraceptive Pill Scheme, Allowing Pharmacies To Offer 12-Month Refills

“Making the availability of the pill at community pharmacies is the right thing for women and our communities,” says Minister for Women Jodie Harrison.

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'A lot of women suffer in silence': Menopause hub opens, as taboo breaks

Hub could be 'life-changing for many women', Sonia Hornery says.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton mayor among Hunter winners in women's council awards

Newcastle and Lake Mac council staff were also awarded.

Newcastle Herald

True extent of killing laid bare in DV scourge review

A major NSW report analysing hundreds of domestic violence-related killings has provided a sobering wake-up call for politicians.

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Newcastle Herald

'Great doctor': friends and patients pay tribute after crocodile attack

'He was brave, he was good, he was kind.'

AAP

'Unprecedented' porn access prompts probe into impacts

Concerns about easy access to online pornography and what it's doing to young people will form the focus of an inquiry into harmful adult content.

AAP

Budget slammed for ignoring the DV crisis 'must-haves'

Weeks after urgent funding to address a domestic violence crisis, concern is being raised about critical areas missing out in a budget of "must-haves".

Newcastle Herald

'Alarming': Hunter rates of domestic violence and AVO breaches spike

Services say the staggering figures do not tell the whole story.

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Review after woman died waiting for security upgrades

The dealings a woman had with state agencies and service providers before her alleged murder are under review after she was left waiting for better security.

The Guardian - AU

Molly Ticehurst was promised state help to ‘intruder-proof’ her home. Two weeks later she was dead

Exclusive: Grieving parents say NSW government’s Staying Home Leaving Violence scheme ‘failed’ their daughter

Newcastle Herald

Memorial bench a place to sit and reflect on domestic violence

Kate Magee still wears the emotional scars of DV.

The Guardian - AU

Domestic violence workers: states told to hire faster as Labor’s 500 staff pledge hit by major delays

Federal government eager to see program up and running but only a fraction of the promised staff have been hired

Newcastle Herald

What's in the $230m NSW emergency package for domestic violence

It affects nearly a quarter of women and an eighth of men.

Newcastle Herald

'Worst station in Newcastle': Claims of unsafe conditions at Charlestown Fire Station

The local station has cancelled their open day.

The Guardian - AU

National cabinet eyes improved information sharing on gender violence offenders

‘There is no one single solution but what is clear is the status quo isn’t working,’ says NSW minister for the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault

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