News & Views Search underway for 37-year-old man after three people shot dead in small NSW town Police are conducting a large-scale search for a man accused of murdering three people and injuring a fourth in a domestic violence attack.
News & Views Gordonvale man to face court charged with murder of 29-year-old woman A man from far north Queensland is expected to face court today after he was charged with the murder of a woma.
Soapbox Momentum for criminalising coercive control in Victoria is welcome We are seeing growing momentum in recognising and responding to all forms of domestic and family violence, including coercive control.
News & Views Domestic violence is not just a ‘home’ issue. It is a workplace problem too During 16 Days of Activism, we need to ask whether our workplaces are ready for the words: “I do not feel safe at home.”
Local Cost of delivering regional domestic violence services 9 times more than major cities The costs of delivering domestic violence services in regional, rural and remote communities is up to 8.94 times higher than cities.
Local 1800RESPECT gets $41.8 million funding boost after 3000% rise in calls The federal government is investing $41.8 million into 1800RESPECT over the next two years, as calls to service have risen by 3000 per cent.
News & Views Arada House launches in Sydney as a safe haven women fleeing domestic violence A new women’s safe haven, Arada House, has been launched in Sydney by the Arada Foundation, in partnership with Women’s Community Shelters.
News & Views Lachlan Young sentenced to 28 years’ jail for murdering Hannah McGuire Lachlan Young, 23, has been sentenced to 28 years in jail for the murder of his former partner, Hannah McGuire.
News & Views ‘I will never forgive’: Hannah McGuire’s mum bravely confronts murderer in court The mother of Hannah McGuire has bravely confronted her daughter’s killer in court, telling him she’ll “never forget” and “never forgive”.
News & Views ‘I would never kill you’: DV advocates call out Kristen Bell’s anniversary post Actor Kristen Bell has received backlash for a controversial anniversary post to her husband Dax Shepard, making light of domestic violence.
Local 10 new homes open in Western Sydney to support women escaping domestic violence Ten new homes have opened in Western Sydney to provide safety and stability to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
News & Views The first-of-its-kind program keeping women out of prison From Now offers a real alternative to prison. It is our responsibility as a community to disrupt this cycle and support those most in need.