Domestic violence abusers have ‘weaponised’ smart cars to terrorise their victims
Internet-connected cars are being “weaponised” for abuse by perpetrators of family and domestic violence, prompting calls for manufacturers…
More family violence victims reaching support at imminent risk, regional service warns
More family violence victim-survivors in central Victoria are reaching support services while facing an imminent risk of serious…
ACT Director of Public Prosections says she may have to turn away some cases if funding not increased
The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions says her office does not have enough funding to deal with an…
Former tennis star Jelena Dokic grapples with complex grief after abusive father Damir’s death
Jelena Dokic has thought a lot about the bullying and beatings she suffered as a child tennis star…
New data exposes alarming retirement crisis facing Australian women
Millions of Australians are set to retire below the poverty line unless “bold action” is taken. A new…
Christopher John Sullivan sentenced for stabbing partner Pauline Mountford in Gooseberry Hill
A 74-year-old man who slashed his partner’s throat in their Perth Hills home, then took her phone as…
WA Police officers subject to restraining orders desk-bound under gun reforms, union says
WA Police officers are being taken off the beat because new firearms laws mean they can’t carry a…
Family violence survivors waiting years for social housing as demand surges in Victoria
After eight years on the social housing waitlist, Maya and her two children have a house they can…
Domestic violence services brace for spike in calls during football grand finals
As footy teams across Victoria gear up for finals season, a different kind of preparation is underway in…
Next steps when someone shares they are experiencing domestic violence
When someone says they are experiencing domestic violence, you might feel unsure about how best to support them.…