Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has pegged his political future to reducing victim of crime numbers within four years if the LNP wins the October 26 state election.
Elderly man accused of wife's stabbing murder may not have viable defence, court hears
Lawyers for Francesco Dimasi, who is accused of murdering his wife Maria Dimasi, have asked a court to order a specialist report into his fitness to stand trial.
Photo shows A woman in chef's attire.From the length of her skirt to the food she ate, everything in Sheree's life was controlled by her abusive partner
Sheree Schonian lost control over the length of her skirt, her friends and the food she ate while she was in a 16-year abusive relationship. She is speaking out to help others affected by domestic violence.
Photo shows Side headshot of a young woman speakingWoman allegedly threatens to kill ex-partner and his neighbour while brandishing crowbar and hammer
The 51-year-old Canberra woman sobbed at times and interjected at others, during a court hearing for six charges including threats to kill and attempted aggravated burglary.
Photo shows A concrete building reading "Law Courts of the Australian Capital Territory", with the Australian, ACT and Aboriginal flags.Darryl Gardiner: Victim turned offender turned survivor of violence now teaches positive masculinity
Exposure to violence defined Darryl's early life, before he turned to violence himself. Today, Darryl teaches positive masculinity and uses boxing to empower communities and help break the cycle.
Photo shows Darryl GardinerDomestic violence survivor and children face homelessness as housing waitlist stretches years
Kristy Bennell is one of hundreds of people desperately searching for a home as housing support services struggle to keep up with growing demand in Broome.
Photo shows a black and white photo close up of a woman with butterfly tattoos on her faceFooty, fans and family violence: Why experts say major sporting events are the 'perfect storm'
The AFL and NRL grand finals are a time of celebration for many, but experts warn it can be a period of heightened risk for domestic violence. Berry Street, a domestic violence support service, is preparing for a busy weekend, after experiencing a 30 to 40 per cent increase in demand during the 2023 grand final weekend.
Photo shows A man watching football having an angry reactionThese women sought court protection from their violent partners. They didn't get it
The restraining order against Kate's abusive ex-partner was cancelled after paperwork was sent to her old address. She's one of three women who say they've been re-traumatised while trying to obtain court-ordered protection from their domestic violence perpetrators.
Former Olympic rower wore 'black rubber gloves' during assault of ex-wife, court told
A former captain of Australia's Olympic rowing team pinned his ex-wife down while wearing black rubber gloves and had her in "fear for her life" during an assault he has pleaded guilty to, a Tasmanian court has heard.
Photo shows A man with a wreath on his head stands on a podium with a medal'An absolute privilege to be your father': Hundreds gather to farewell boys allegedly murdered by their mother
Russell and Ben Smith were found dead in their Faulconbridge home earlier this month. Their mother has since been charged with two counts of domestic violence-related murder.
Photo shows Two boysHow perpetrators of domestic violence weaponise disability
Women with disability are 40 per cent more likely to experience domestic and family violence than women without disability. Survivor-advocates and experts explain some of the ways perpetrators weaponise disability to target victims, maintain control, and conceal abuse.
Photo shows A silhouette of a woman standing at a window with sheer curtains. The room is dark and the atmosphere is moody.Legal services raise concerns over NT Police's mishandling of domestic violence allegation
A bungled investigation by NT Police has raised concerns among lawyers in the NT, where rates of domestic and family violence are the highest in Australia.
Photo shows a woman with short brown hair wearing glasses in a parkConcerns raised about deficiencies in Northern Territory justice system
Despite first making a police complaint four years ago, Billie O'Keefe is still dealing with the trauma of navigating a justice system which she says let her down at every step.
Has Video Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds.Man charged with domestic violence murder in remote Indigenous community
The 39-year-old Palm Island woman died two days after suffering a life-threatening head injury.
Photo shows A view from above showing bright blue water, hills and a small township on the shore.Dev entered a refuge soon after fleeing abusive home life. He considers himself lucky
Dev spent two nights in a motel before he was placed in a refuge, but with one in two young people getting knocked back from crisis accommodation, he considers himself lucky.
Photo shows Moody objects inside a dimly lit home'Gross incompetence': How NT police botched alleged DV case against detective
A litany of failures by Northern Territory police led to the collapse of an alleged domestic violence case against one of its own detectives.
Photo shows NT DV thumb'I was in shock': This domestic violence victim was labelled the perpetrator, but there's hope for new police training
Coercive control can be "hidden in plain sight", according to training being rolled out to police officers, which seeks to help officers see a broader picture of family violence.
Photo shows Two police officers take notes while talking to an unidentified woman.Telstra registers uptick in calls to helplines from public phones since service became free
The telco says emergency calls from public phones have risen by about 20 per cent, and the anonymity they provide for people experiencing mental health crises and domestic violence could be a driving factor.
Photo shows Telstra payphones in BirdsvilleThe tiny town, the secret recordings and the dozens of 'degenerates' who ended up in the dock
Mazan was once synonymous with the best of the south of France: vineyards on one side, lavender fields to the other. Now it's at the centre of a high-profile rape trial, and prosecutors say some of the men here have a dark secret.
Photo shows The spire of an old church, visible in the distance, through trees.Labor MP calls for better support for CALD women who are target of economic abuse
One in six women have experienced economic abuse at the hands of their partner, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. For culturally and linguistically diverse women, it can be particularly difficult to access support.
Photo shows A close up from behind of a woman on the phoneFederally-funded pilot program training GPs to recognise and respond to domestic violence
Federal government puts $4.3 million towards pilot training GPs to recognise the early signs of domestic, family and sexual violence and child sexual abuse and connect them to support services.
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