Survivors and advocates are sharing stories of abuse to spark cultural change in the Pacific region where gender-based violence is rampant.
Prosecutors appeal sentence for man who stabbed ex-partner 78 times
The DPP will appeal the minimum 15-year murder sentence handed down to Tyrone Thompson for stabbing ex-partner Mackenzie Anderson more than 70 times in 2022.
Tracking partner through apps 'problematic' as research finds link to coercive control
New research shows nearly one in five young adults believe tracking a partner's location is to be expected in a relationship.
Heartbroken community mourns five alleged victims of domestic violence
A Queensland community rocked by five alleged domestic violence deaths in 10 months has gathered to grieve and call for change.
Mums around world spend Mother's Day fighting injustice
On a weekend mothers traditionally spend being showered with gifts and celebrated by their families, they are instead hitting the streets to protest against injustice and equality.
Frustrated protesters demand more government action to protect women
Rallies across Australian cities are taking place to demand more action on violence against women. Victim-survivors are frustrated and calling on the government to act.
DV victim's mother meets NSW premier over killer's sentence
A vigil for domestic violence murder victims in Newcastle has paid tribute to Mackenzie Anderson on the day her mother met Chris Minns over her killer's sentence.
Father who fatally shook baby has 10 years added to jail time
An Adelaide father who had already been jailed for sexual offences has his sentence extended by 10 years over the manslaughter of his 21-day-old baby son, whom he fatally shook. WARNING: This story contains details that readers may find distressing.
Woman's death sparks remote community's march and push for change
After a local woman was allegedly murdered at the hands of her partner, her relatives and other members of the Fitzroy Crossing community have started a renewed push for change.
'Permanently scarred': Canberra man who slashed woman with sword jailed
Chief Justice Lucy McCallum described the perpetrator's actions as "extremely serious" adding the impact on the victim had been "grave".
Man charged with wife’s murder kayaking at Lake Samsonvale
Graeme Davidson has been charged with the murder of his wife while kayaking at Lake Samsonvale, Queensland in 2020.
Police called to dispute over Bondi Junction stabber's knives before attack
Body-worn camera footage is shown in the second week of the Bondi Junction stabbing inquest of Queensland Police officers responding to an incident with Joel Cauchi in 2023.
Husband charged with murder four years after wife's drowning death
A 55-year-old man has been charged with murder and fraud over his wife's death, initially considered an accidental drowning.
Femicide Watch founder describes memorial graffiti as 'soul-destroying'
The Melbourne mural depicting female victims of alleged violence was spray-painted with the words "war on men".
Police chief plays down severity of gaps in DV offender GPS tracking
WA's Police Commissioner Col Blanch deflects blame for gaps in the monitoring of the most serious domestic violence offenders, saying he would put them in prison if he could.
Mum's outrage over 'light' sentence handed to daughter's DV murderer
The mother of Mackenzie Anderson, 21, says she plans to push for reform in her daughter's name after the man who stabbed her 78 times will be eligible for parole in 13 years.
It's the 'national crisis' that neither party has been able to solve
Violence against women has stirred outrage among voters and politicians have promised to do something about it. Their policy proposals tell a different story, write Heidi Davoren and Mary Lloyd.
Minister accused of misleading public over tracking WA domestic violence offenders
WA Opposition leader Basil Zempilas says the state government has misled the public over the use of GPS trackers for serious repeat domestic violence offenders after a letter suggested there were warnings against their use outside of Perth.
'Landmark' domestic violence reforms spark concern from stakeholders
Queensland's new domestic violence laws will give police more power than ever before, but not everyone is convinced they'll protect those most at risk.
Murderer who stabbed ex-partner 78 times accused of 'victim blaming'
Prosecutors say a DV murderer, who used a 30cm kitchen knife to repeatedly stab his former partner, blames her for his actions in an apology letter read at his sentencing.
Pledge to monitor DV offenders comes crashing down under weight of reality
The WA government's language has shifted dramatically in recent weeks over its move to mandate GPS tracking for serious, repeat family and domestic violence offenders, writes Keane Bourke.