The Latest Breaking News from domestic violence

A former deputy mayor convicted of domestic violence and fraud will remain in jail after a "highly speculative" bail bid was rejected ahead of an appeal.

When you think about domestic violence, you probably imagine a tall, powerful man overpowering his female partner. This is the image that is usually shown in media, films and true crime documentaries. But it is not just men who commit violence and abuse in romantic relationships.

Hundreds of thousands of Australians are being turned away from community legal centres, as the sector battles chronic underfunding.

The Queen said she would campaign for change until she's "able to no more."

Police say strict new restraining orders on domestic abusers will enable them to ‘manage offenders proactively’

Laurie Shaver sentenced to life for husband's murder in a tragic case highlighting domestic violence consequences.

Regulators have come together for the first time to condemn family violence and remind health practitioners of their critical role in the battle to end it.

Reports to police of instances of domestic violence have increased by 25 per cent in the past year, figures show, despite a slight decrease in…

Northern Territory domestic homicide rate seven times the national rate, with systemic failings contributing to deaths, coroner’s report finds