The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

Startling research by the Australian Institute of Criminology has revealed the prevalence of the domestic and family violence crisis across NSW.

At least three decades of research on the intersection of substance use with domestic and family violence consistently shows the frequency, severity and impact of violence increases in the context of the perpetrator using alcohol and other drugs.

As part of the 30th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Violence Against Women Act, the White House on Thursday is announcing new efforts to address online harassment and abuse, and to help ease housing issues that many survivors of domestic violence face when they are trying to escape…

A court has ruled the prison sentence given to a man for a string of domestic violence offences was "manifestly inadequate", extending the term by two years.

When comedian James Barr met his ex, he thought he’d finally found his soulmate, but their relationship quickly became a source of constant fear. He tells Helen Coffey about how he found the strength to leave – and why we need to talk more about domestic violence in the queer…

The man was arrested at Lake Munmorah on Thursday.

Why was a man with a history of domestic violence able to hire detectives to spy on his family; survey reveals pathways to addiction

There is no requirement in most Australian states for private investigators to check clients for domestic violence orders. Advocates say the system needs to change

Disgraced TV host Andrew O'Keefe has failed to overturn convictions for domestic violence, with a judge pointing to a previous time he spat at his victim.