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Grounding of Taipan helicopters ‘can be dealt with’, Marles says; Morrison accuses Labor of ‘political lynching’ over robodebt – as it happened

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Huge drop in Australia’s homicide rate

Australia's homicide rates have plunged to their second lowest numbers since national reporting began.

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Australia's homicide rate drops but not DV deaths

Australia has recorded the second lowest homicide incident rate since 1990 as domestic violence advocates say they fail to see the same pace of change.

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‘Promise-a-thon’: NSW parties warned tough election talk on domestic violence not enough

Advocates welcome attention on the issue during the campaign but say long-term commitments are what’s needed

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Advocates Call For Dating App Safety Reforms Following Alleged Murder Of Dannielle Finlay-Jones

Ashley Gaddie was arrested on Wednesday over the alleged murder.

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Christmas strain strangles welfare groups

Very few welfare groups say they can keep up with a surge in demand as the country prepares for Christmas in a cost-of-living crisis.

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Help NSW DV perpetrators to change: report

The system in NSW should find ways to motivate domestic violence perpetrators to seek help, such as a desire to be a better parent, a report has found.

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ParentsNext welfare program an ‘absolute scandal’, women’s advocates tell inquiry

One woman’s payments were suspended for not attending a compulsory activity while her son was in hospital, peak body says

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Drink spiking across NSW at highest level in five years, data shows

Phoebe Gorman was enjoying a night out with her friends in Wollongong when her mind suddenly went "blank". What unfolded next was so traumatising for the then-19-year-old, she didn't enter another nightclub for nearly two years.

ABC News

Micaela Cronin a former social worker named the new domestic violence commissioner

Micaela Cronin will begin at the newly established commission next week and will be responsible for tracking the implementation of the new national plan to end violence against women and children within "one generation".

ABC News

Why are brain injuries after domestic violence taken less seriously than sports concussions?

In one study of women hospitalised in Victoria after intimate partner violence, 40% sustained a brain injury. But an expert says that figure is the tip of the iceberg.

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Labor wants new advocate for crime victims

The current system providing advocacy for victims of crime in NSW is compromised and is leaving too many families behind, according to Labor.

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Grace Tame is right. We need to take abuse and harassment in schools seriously

With sexual harassment and abuse of young people endemic in Australia, consent education doesn’t go far enough to protect kids.

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Experts say schools should have a 'proactive approach' to consent education after ACT students walk out of lesson

Only minutes into a mandatory consent class at his school, Jack realised he had to leave. But he says he's most upset about what happened next.

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‘Certainly Getting More Calls’: How To Know If Your Drink’s Spiked Bc It Seems To Be On The Rise

Drink spiking seems to be on the rise in Australia, especially in Victoria, so how do you know if you've been spiked and what should you do?

The Guardian - AU

‘A huge win’: can sexual consent programs in schools make the change we need?

Australian teenagers are being taught about healthy relationships and respecting women. But what about the rest of the community?

ABC News

LGBTIQ+ communities a key national focus ahead of women's safety summit meeting

As women's safety ministers from across the country meet today, a key focus will be on a new, national plan to end violence against women. But there's a strong call for us to have a much more inclusive conversation about the impact of domestic violence.

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Sydney news: 'Overwhelming evidence' will clear mother's name, says peak body of scientists

MORNING BRIEFING: A peak body of scientists is confident a new public inquiry into NSW woman Kathleen Folbigg's convictions over her four children's deaths, will hear "overwhelming evidence" that will clear her name.

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Sexual assault support services struggling to cope with record demand

With record numbers of sexual assault survivors speaking out and seeking help, specialised support services say they are struggling to meet demand.

The Guardian - AU

How do you detect drink spiking and what can be done about it?

With clubs and pubs reopening to capacity crowds once more, experts fear cases of drink spiking may be on the rise

ABC News

Domestic abuse survivor still in regional Queensland crisis shelter after 14 months

After leaving her abusive ex-partner more than a year ago, Jennifer* is still living in crisis accommodation in regional Queensland because she can't find anywhere to live. Advocacy groups say she isn't alone.

ABC News

Domestic violence escalated as COVID-19 pandemic created 'perfect conditions' for abusers

Two thirds of victims of violence or abuse from their domestic partners reported an escalation of attacks — or were victimised for the first time — during COVID-19 lockdowns, says one of Australia's leading support groups.

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