The Latest Breaking News from Mackenzie Anderson

'Powerful advocacy': how a Hunter mum will shape parole in NSW

Tabitha Acret's daughter was killed by a man on parole.

Newcastle Herald · May 31

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.

AAP · Oct 15, 2025

No extra message sent after DV victim knifed 78 times

A 22-year term handed to a violent parolee for brutally slaying his ex-partner won't be increased after it was found to be in line with "broadly similar" cases.

AAP · Aug 27, 2025

'Outraged' mother wants murderer's sentence appealed

A sentence handed down for the brutal murder of a 21-year-old woman has been blasted as an "insult to women" by her devastated mother.

AAP · May 1, 2025

Killer who stabbed ex-partner 78 times 'not psychotic'

Tyrone Thompson was diagnosed with two mental disorders but had no psychosis when he brutally murdered his ex-girlfriend, a judge has heard.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

Killer finally 'sorry' for stabbing ex-lover 78 times

A judge has welcomed the first sign of remorse from a man who used two kitchen knives to murder his former girlfriend more than three years ago.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Mum of Mackenzie Anderson Said She Was ‘In Constant Fear’ Before She Was Killed By Her Ex

"Mackenzie did everything she should to try and keep safe but was constantly failed by the system. Her death was no surprise but instead a death in slow motion."

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 28, 2025

Woman 'in constant fear' before being stabbed 78 times

Mackenzie Anderson's murder by her recently paroled abusive ex-partner was like "death in slow motion" as the system failed her, her mother has told a court.

AAP · Apr 28, 2025

Mackenzie Anderson's mum calls for longer jail terms for domestic violence

Prevention is always better than a cure for domestic violence.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2024

'We don't need names and faces': push for 48-hour media ban on victims' details

Tabitha Acret is calling for laws to protect victims' families.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2024