'A life for a life': Mum's anguish as killer jailed for Ellie Price murder
A killer who stabbed his defenceless girlfriend to death in a vicious and senseless attack should have been jailed for life, his victim's mother says.
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Domestic violence news headlines
This is a news collection page about domestic violence, including the latest news stories, government announcements and court proceedings. Domestic violence refers to violence, abuse and intimidation between people who are or who have had an intimate relationship. The perpetrator uses violence to control and dominate another person, causing fear, physical or psychological harm, and death. It occurs across all ages, and all socioeconomic and demographic groups, but predominately among women and children. In Australia, one woman is killed every week by a current or former partner. One in three women and one in five men have experienced at least one incident of violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15. Violence against women costs the Australian economy $21.7 billion a year.
WA on track for worst year of domestic violence offences
New data shows restraining orders are being breached every 44 minutes.
Western AustraliaStar of Bondi Rescue charged with domestic violence offences
His lawyer says the lifeguard and reality series star will vigorously defend the allegations.
reality tvPartner arrested after woman allegedly fatally stabbed in NT town
Police allege the matter was a domestic violence stabbing.
Northern Territory'Needs his mother': Boy's tragic act after mum's murder
The young son of a woman stabbed to death by her boyfriend begged for her body to be dug up because he "misses her so much".
AustraliaAccused serious DV offenders released on bail to be tracked with ankle monitors in NSW
Corrective Services NSW will be able to track alleged offenders against their geographic bail conditions, to ensure they do not breach a protected zone.
nationalStalker ex-cop who tracked woman avoids jail time
An ex-constable who placed a GPS tracker on a woman's car and shattered the screen of her phone after another man kissed her will not be jailed for his crimes.
nationalMan charged with murder after woman dies in hospital
The man was arrested in Queensland days after the woman was found wounded in a NSW home.
crimeWA government unveils new coercive control campaign to tackle DV
The two-year ad campaign aims to educate victim-survivors, their family members and even perpetrators on the signs of abuse.
Western AustraliaConfronting video shows domestic violence attack at McDonald's
Domestic violence is often kept secret and behind closed doors, but one courageous victim wants her story told.
courtsWoman, 46, allegedly killed by husband remembered as 'selfless' mother
Natalie Galcsik, 46, was hit repeatedly with a car allegedly driven by her husband Steven Galcsik on Friday.
New South WalesWoman killed in alleged domestic violence murder, man charged
Police were called to a property on Coulson Road in Pokolbin at 6.10pm yesterday after a concern for welfare report.
nationalOlympian slapped, threatened to choke ex-wife
Simon Burgess has pleaded guilty to breaching family violence orders and hitting a woman.
courtsWhat is sleep abuse? The form of coercive control 'no-one is talking about'
The tactic used by perpetrators is so insidious even some victims don't realise it's abuse, experts say.
nationalFamily celebrates as Perth man who killed partner jailed for life
A repeat domestic violence offender has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his partner to death in Perth.
PerthMan extradited over domestic violence charges including stalking
Police believe he travelled from New South Wales following an investigation into reports that he allegedly threatened and stalked a woman he knew in April 2022.
SydneyJealous, controlling man jailed for murdering partner with bare hands
Natthawut Tammajanta was sentenced to up to 23 years and four months in jail after pleading guilty to her murder.
courtsUgandan Olympic athlete killed by partner farewelled at military funeral
Thousands of mourners in Uganda paid their respects Saturday to Rebecca Cheptegei.
WorldMan accused of setting Olympic athlete on fire dies of burns
Rebecca Cheptegei was doused in gasoline and set alight. She died days later with burns to most of her body.
crimeMan aided workmate's plan to 'tie and burn' his wife, jury told
A workmate of the man who murdered Kelly Wilkinson knew of his plan to "tie up and burn" his estranged wife and helped him get petrol, a jury has heard.
courtsPolice officer in 'good spirits' after allegedly being stabbed with scissors
The male constable was taken to hospital in Brisbane while a 35-year-old man was arrested.
queenslandNew $4.7 billion plan to tackle domestic violence 'national crisis'
"These horrific and disturbing deaths and vile violence must be prevented."
nationalOlympic athlete dies after being severely burned by her partner
Her partner had bought a jerrican of petrol, poured it on her and set her ablaze during a disagreement, local police said.
OlympicsMurderer guides girl to find mother in shocking scene
A murderer told his young daughter to say hello to her mother's lifeless body an hour after he had ambushed and violently killed her in their garage.
murderJust returned from the Olympics, a Ugandan athlete is set on fire by her boyfriend
A Ugandan athlete living in Kenya was set ablaze by her boyfriend and is currently receiving treatment for 75 per cent burns, police said.
Paris Olympics 2024NSW government proposes harsh new bail laws for DV offenders
A crackdown on bail laws will see harsher penalties for domestic violence offenders in NSW, the Minns government today announced.
AustraliaWoman found dead before police kill fleeing husband and discover boy's body in vehicle
A man being pursued in the killing of his wife in New Hampshire was shot by police and tumbled from the Interstate 95 bridge that connects the state to Maine, officials said Thursday.
USA'Unhelpful and dangerous': Queensland MP's controversial domestic violence remark
He claimed incidents should be handled inside the family in the first instance.
queenslandGovernment apology after domestic violence victims' addresses given to offenders
Queensland's police minister has apologised after the addresses of domestic violence victims were given to their offenders.
queenslandWoman left in the dark about ex-partner's deportation after years of abuse
A Victorian woman who survived years of abuse at the hands of her ex-partner has told 9News she has been left in the dark as to whether the perpetrator will be deported.
crimeChanges urged as NT's 'shocking' DV reality exposed
More than half of men on remand or sentenced in NT jails were there because of DV charges. The stats are getting worse.
Northern Territory'Never be forgotten': Friends pay tribute to 10-year-old girl
The 10-year-old from the Gold Coast, who was allegedly killed by her mother, has been remembered for her love of reading and singing.
crimeMan charged with domestic violence, animal cruelty offences against woman and her pets
The 29-year-old man allegedly choked the woman, damaged her property and killed her pet scorpions.
New South WalesNSW domestic violence figures give 'sobering' picture of state of affairs
The report found that while male homicides were higher, females were 'far more likely' to be killed in a domestic-violence context.
nationalPolice unsure how many domestic violence offenders have been given victim details
At least four domestic violence victims have had their addresses accidentally released by police to their offenders by Queensland Police, 9News can reveal.
queenslandFormer army employee jailed for 'jealous' choking attacks on girlfriend
The man had threatened to kill the woman's dog, wrestled her to the ground and choked her on multiple occasions.
New South WalesSA Police arrest 80 people in domestic violence crackdown
Officers targeted 265 known offenders to ensure their bail conditions were being met, issued intervention orders, and supported victim-survivors across Adelaide and regional areas.
South AustraliaFormer TV host Andrew O'Keefe appeals domestic violence conviction
Andrew O'Keefe is hoping to overturn convictions for domestic violence and drug possession.
courtsSamantha Fraser's children sue father over her brutal murder
Adrian James Basham, 47, is serving a term of life in prison after a jury found him guilty of murdering Samantha at her Phillip Island home in July 2018.
courtsEx-cop hit with new charges as police allege DV murder of Sydney couple
The charges were laid on July 18 and the former senior constable remained in custody.
crimeEx-Fijian PM's son convicted for 'abhorrent' domestic violence assault in Sydney
Because Ratu Meli Bainimarama has been on remand since December, he is due to be released from prison shortly.
courtsMan's body found, woman shot in hand in alleged domestic violence incident
Police were told a 68-year-old man had allegedly shot a 51-year-old woman in her right hand at the front gate of the property.
nationalPartner charged with murder after mother killed in stabbing near Brisbane
A dramatic police chase has led to a man being arrested after a woman was found dead at a home in Ipswich, south-west of Brisbane.
IpswichPNG minister to fight domestic violence charge in Sydney
Papua New Guinea minister Jimmy Maladina has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a younger woman during an incident in Sydney's east.
courts'Loving, funny' young woman 'stabbed to death' by partner at Sydney unit
Nunia Kurualeba, 21, was found dead with stab wounds to her chest in Kingswood.
crime'Nightmare' years-long ordeal after Victorian man exit-trafficked his wife to Sudan
The traumatising ordeal of a mother left stranded in Sudan after being exit-trafficked by her husband continued when she tried to reunite with her young children.
courtsDV surge sees '17 arrests a day' in Melbourne suburbs
More than 7500 charges have been laid across five Melbourne suburbs since the start of 2024.
crimeSon reveals family's pain after mother-of-three's alleged DV murder
Police are investigating why their response to the call took almost an hour.
murderDV abusers are using the tax system to lump victims with huge debts
There are calls for the government to change the law to prevent so-called "sexually transmitted tax debt".
nationalMelbourne man ordered pizzas after bashing partner to death, court hears
After bashing his partner to death, Robert Rickerby left his Melbourne home to collect two pizzas for dinner.
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