A vital children's cancer support centre in West Leederville has been forced to close after a deliberate fire. The attack has devastated families and shocked the local community. Police are investigating.
Elise Phillips brings extensive domestic violence sector expertise to lead the Illawarra Women's Trauma Recovery Centre, an Australian-first service supporting victim-survivors. Read about her vision.
A Wollongong magistrate has issued a forceful warning, declaring he is 'sick and tired' of domestic violence orders being disregarded. Read the full court details and the consequences.
A terminally ill Illawarra woman fractured her hip in a domestic violence assault. After initially being denied, she won a $5000 victim's payment on appeal. Read her fight for justice.
A 25-year-old man on parole faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting his partner in a Canberra home. Police detail the incident and urge anyone in a violent situation to seek help.
NSW Police release mugshots of eight alleged offenders, including four wanted for domestic violence, seeking public help. They are known to frequent nine Illawarra suburbs.
A Cooktown machine operator has been sentenced to jail after his third assault on a much younger partner. Read the details of the case and the court's decision.
A Lake Macquarie op shop raising funds for domestic violence victims was targeted in a 'pointless' break-in, with a thief smashing a $1000 door to steal valueless items. Police are investigating.
A 52-year-old man is in a critical condition after a medical episode following his arrest by NSW Police in Homebush. A critical incident investigation is now underway.
Columnist Zoë Wundenberg argues Australia's means-tested welfare inflicts ritualised degradation, demanding a redesign focused on dignity and trust. Read her powerful critique.
Queen Camilla has shared a harrowing story of being physically attacked on a train as a teenager, speaking out to help end the stigma around violence against women.
A Campbelltown woman, placed in a Wollongong apartment after domestic violence, is living in a hire car due to squalid conditions and nesting birds. Homes NSW says they are working to resolve the issues.
A South Australian MP has been denied bail and remanded in custody following serious domestic violence charges. The case has sent shockwaves through state politics.
A Sydney mother and her new partner were found with fatal stab wounds. Her ex-partner has been charged with murder as the community mourns a 'selfless' woman. Support is available.
Independent South Australian MP Nick McBride will remain in prison until at least January 6 after being charged with assaulting his wife. The former Liberal denies the allegations.
A 63-year-old man is fighting for life after a violent stabbing at a Central Coast restaurant. A 40-year-old known to the victim has been charged. Get the latest details.
A 40-year-old man has been charged after an alleged domestic violence stabbing at a Central Coast restaurant on Boxing Day. The 63-year-old victim was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.
William Aplin has been sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a violent assault on his sister. Read the shocking details of the case and the court's decision.
WA Labor MP Patrick Gorman expresses disgust at post-Bondi protests in Perth, backing PM Albanese's call for a royal commission into domestic violence. Read his full statement.
Kevin Steele, a high-risk domestic violence offender, was fined $1000 after claiming he accidentally entered a prohibited area in Waikiki. Magistrate Leanne Atkins called it a difficult sentencing exercise.
Supriya Thakur, 36, was found dead in her Northfield home in an alleged domestic violence incident. The devoted mother was working towards her nursing registration.
Noel Radcliffe Hagan sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a campaign of unlawful stalking against his former partner. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found deceased in a Fern Bay home. Thomas Tapley was refused bail and will face court again in February 2026.
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
Police are investigating the death of Brazilian influencer Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva after a fall from a high-rise. CCTV shows an altercation with her husband before the tragedy.
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
A 22-year-old man has been granted bail after being arrested at Canberra Airport, accused of assaulting his pregnant former partner. The court heard details of the alleged strangulation and attack.
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
A near 50% increase in learning support assistants over five years is a key factor behind a $70 million staffing overspend in ACT public schools. An independent review is now underway.
WA unveils a decade-long strategy to combat sexual violence as reports hit a 32-year high. New funding extends vital legal and forensic support for survivors. Learn more.