NSW increases minimum jail for partner murder to 25 years
NSW Parliament passes landmark law, increasing the non-parole period for intimate partner homicide to 25 years. Read about the reform driven by victim advocacy.
NSW Parliament passes landmark law, increasing the non-parole period for intimate partner homicide to 25 years. Read about the reform driven by victim advocacy.
Full coverage of Wednesday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court including traffic offences, drug charges, and domestic violence cases. Stay informed about local justice outcomes.
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Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
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WA's Energy Minister defends the home battery scheme's progress as a 'steady start' with 4,605 rebates paid, aiming for 100,000 by 2030. Discover the benefits and future plans.
Hunter police forced vehicle entry to arrest a 52-year-old man wanted on 15 domestic violence charges. Methamphetamine and counterfeit cash seized during statewide operation.
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Victoria's Sheffield Shield cricket team showcased their talent against Geelong in a dominant practice match. Read about the standout performances and what it means for the upcoming season.
Western Australia clinches their first Sheffield Shield win of the season thanks to Corey Rocchiccioli's brilliant all-round performance against Queensland at the Gabba.
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Western Australian mortgage sizes skyrocket by $75,000 as buyers rush to beat Labor's Help to Buy scheme. Discover the impact on property market and first home buyers.
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WA Police Commissioner reveals increased domestic violence reporting from regional and Aboriginal women. Learn about new initiatives and support services available.
WA Police are preparing for a 50% increase in domestic violence incidents this summer. Learn about the Operation Regional Shield initiative and support services available.
Hunter's high-risk domestic violence team arrests a 32-year-old man accused of intimidation and assault. The offender remains in custody ahead of Cessnock court appearance.
NSW Police launch Operation Amarok XII, releasing images of wanted individuals and targeting high-risk domestic violence offenders across the state to enhance community safety.
NSW Police launch Operation Amarok XII targeting high-risk domestic violence offenders in Illawarra. Eight men and two women wanted as DV assaults rise 12.4%.
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Leon Kenneth Bropho sentenced to 12 years for horrific garden attack where he stabbed and bashed his partner with a brick in Willagee.
A Canberra man has been charged after allegedly forcing his former partner to ingest drugs through a kiss in what police describe as a disturbing case of chemical endangerment.
A comprehensive look at Friday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court, featuring everything from traffic offences to serious assault charges in Far North Queensland.
A 34-year-old Rutherford man has been charged with multiple offences after an alleged domestic violence assault that left a woman with facial injuries. The accused will face Maitland Local Court next month.
Brendon Paul Woolla convicted of manslaughter for the 2022 death of Anita Wolmby after pleading not guilty to murder in emotional Cairns Supreme Court case.
A Geelong man has been denied bail following a dramatic police siege in Bell Park, facing serious charges including assault and false imprisonment after a domestic incident turned into an hours-long standoff.
Ryan James Sharp's appeal against a strict apprehended violence order has been dismissed by Wollongong Local Court, maintaining protections for victims after alleged threatening behaviour.
Tasmania becomes the first Australian state to offer comprehensive expungement for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff delivering a formal apology.