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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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Stalking mistaken as affection before brutal murder

Friends thought a sports coach was smitten with his ex-girlfriend when he repeatedly checked her location online, but the reality was much more sinister.

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Lilie James victim of ‘calculated premeditated killing’ by ex-boyfriend, coroner finds after inquest

James was murdered in October 2023 at St Andrew’s Cathedral school in Sydney by her former boyfriend Paul Thijssen ‘in context of gendered violence’

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Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach

The parents of a water polo coach brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend have pleaded with the community to start tough conversations about abuse against women.

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Location-sharing apps are enabling domestic violence. But young people aren’t aware of the danger

Location-sharing apps are shaping how we connect and communicate – especially among younger people. Snap Map, a popular feature within Snapchat, is widely used by teens and young adults to stay in the loop and facilitate real-time meet-ups with friends and partners.

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Sports coach's brutal murder reveals new digital danger

While the brutal killing of a 21-year-old sports coach fits an all-too-familiar pattern of coercive behaviour, it involves a fresh and disturbing digital twist.

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Disturbing portrait of coercive control and violent masculinity revealed at Lilie James inquest

Court told it was vital boys were taught how to value a woman’s opinions and accept rejection

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‘We will never recover’, Lilie James’ parents tell murder inquest as experts describe ex-boyfriend’s coercive control

Paul Thijssen stalked 21-year-old water polo coach as she ‘attempted to push back’ against his manipulation, court hears

The Guardian - AU

Teach sons respect, warns mother of murdered woman

A coroner has thanked the family of a young murdered woman for their powerful presence throughout her inquest and says their participation will save lives.

AAP

Lilie James’ Killer Allegedly Tried To Lure Her Dad To School Murder Site, Inquest Hears

Lilie James had already been dead for an hour when text messages were sent to her concerned father, an inquest has heard.

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Chilling footage shows ex-boyfriend waiting outside bathroom with hammer before murdering Lilie James

Counsel assisting NSW inquest says CCTV footage of Paul Thijssen in hours before attack at Sydney school ‘not easy to watch’

The Guardian - AU

Ex-boyfriend rehearsed murder of Sydney school coach Lilie James with ‘dry runs’, inquest hears

Dutch national Paul Thijssen killed St Andrew’s Cathedral school water polo coach in October 2023 before killing himself in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

The Guardian - AU

The Ex Boyfriend Of 21 Y.O. Coach Lilie James ‘Carefully Planned’ Her Murder

"It was not a momentary loss of control - it was a premeditated killing."

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'Vibrant' Lilie James celebrated and farewelled

Mourners have gathered for a private ceremony to farewell 21-year-old Lilie James, who was remembered as living each day to the fullest.

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School to host memorial for murdered coach, Lilie James

A private service will celebrate the life of 21-year-old Lilie James, which was tragically ended by fellow staff member, Paul Thijssen.

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Chanel Contos Slams A Principal’s Claim That Lillie James Accused Killer Was ‘Not A Monster’

Headmaster of Shore School has been slammed by Chanel Contos for lauding a suspected murderer as "not a monster".

The Guardian - AU

Killing of young woman at Sydney school spotlights problem of male violence in Australia

Lilie James was found with serious head injuries at a prestigious school, while a male colleague wanted for questioning has been missing since her death

Evening Standard

Lilie James: Australia horrified after killing of water polo coach at elite private school

Lilie James, 21, was found dead inside the bathroom of St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney

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The Independent UK

Lilie James: Australia horrified by killing of polo coach in elite private school

Lilie James, 21, was found dead inside the bathroom of St Andrew’s Cathedral School last week

The Guardian - AU

Lilie James death: ‘grief, shock and utter confusion’ as St Andrew’s Cathedral students return to school

Flower memorial goes up for the 21-year-old coach killed on Sydney private school’s grounds and special assembly held

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A Man Has Been Taken Into Custody After A Woman Was Found Dead In Her Home In Victoria

Two children were also found in the home. They were uninjured.

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Students, teachers mourn 'ray of light' sports coach

An elite private school has reopened its campus for students and teachers after the death of a young water polo coach in the building.

The Guardian - AU

Lilie James remembered as ‘vibrant’ and ‘adored by all’ as elite Sydney school reassures parents

Heartbroken family issue statement and thank community for support after 21-year-old killed at St Andrew’s Cathedral school

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: US-Iran tensions escalate; body found in search for Sydney sports coach; and the pitfalls of swinging couples

American and Iranian officials trade warnings amid the Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - AU

Body recovered from water as police search for man wanted over death of Sydney school coach

St Andrew’s Cathedral school water polo coach Lilie James was found dead with serious head wounds late on Wednesday night

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