Domestic violence
Beneath a veil of violence: The inspiring life and haunting death of Emma Bates
Emma, 49, was found dead in her home in April by police who broke in to do a welfare check. She had head and upper body injuries consistent with being violently assaulted.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Perth dad gets 20 years for fatally stabbing partner in front of kids
In sentencing the man over Emmerich Lasakar’s death, a Perth judge has said domestic violence is at crisis point, requiring “a broader societal response”.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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Crime
The diary of a beloved young woman exposes a terrifying truth about 550 lost lives
The NSW coroner has presented the most detailed examination ever undertaken of the horrific scourge of domestic violence.
- by Perry Duffin
Sydney mayor vows to run again despite apprehended violence allegations
Sarah McMahon says she’s ready to get back to work after an “extremely difficult” two weeks.
- by Megan Gorrey
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Crime
DJ killer allegedly fractured partner’s neck after prison release
A Byron Bay-based personal trainer had only been out of jail for six months when he allegedly attacked a woman, fracturing her neck.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
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State puts victims ‘at risk’ pursuing violent offenders over debts
The Queensland government has been told to stop trying to recoup money from offenders to cover the cost of providing financial assistance to their victims.
- by Sean Parnell
Opinion
Legal industry
‘Nation’s great shame’: most vulnerable turned away from neglected legal aid
Transformational change is required now to give vital free legal services the stability and certainty they need, and to ensure that access to justice is facilitated for all.
- by Greg McIntyre
New strategy to target violent offenders as advocates rally for change
“As premier, I never want to see another Queensland woman die at the hand of their partner,” Steven Miles said.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Crime
Emma’s husband was a first-time DV offender. Her experience told a different story
When Emma’s husband hit her and dragged her along the floor, she stayed quiet. The next time it happened, she couldn’t be silent.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Nigel Gladstone
Hawkesbury mayor and partner served with apprehended domestic violence orders
Police say they responded to reports of a break-and-enter at a Richmond property and served the mayor with an interim order, without providing details on her partner’s order.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Megan Gorrey
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The link between domestic violence, alcohol and wealth
New statistics show alcohol disproportionately fuels assaults in Sydney’s wealthier suburbs. .
- The Herald's View