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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
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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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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 Sydney suburbs with the most alcohol-related domestic violence
The Herald has built an interactive map, pinpointing domestic violence incidents across the state’s local government areas over the past decade.
- by Heath Gilmore, Sally Rawsthorne and Nigel Gladstone
‘I’d wake up and already be having a panic attack’: The forgotten victims of domestic violence
Studies show girls who grow up in violent homes are more likely to become victims of domestic violence themselves. That was true of Kate.
- by Jordan Baker
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Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in alleged DV attack
The sister of a young housekeeper who was allegedly stabbed to death described her as popular and loved.
- by Perry Duffin, Jessica McSweeney and Clare Sibthorpe
A mother’s love and a father who ‘tried to kill us’
Images posted by the mother of the children killed in the Lalor Park house fire reveal “a bond like no other”.
- by Jordan Baker, Perry Duffin and Clare Sibthorpe
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‘I’m no hero’: Man who saved children from inferno tells of horror night
A neighbour who charged into a burning house in western Sydney to save four children says he is not a hero and was only following his instincts.
- by Clare Sibthorpe, Perry Duffin and Jessica McSweeney