'He tried to break her neck': Woman tells of terror inflicted on pet
A woman who stayed with her abusive partner for the sake of her dog speaks out.
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Man in custody after 'family harm incident' turns into blaze
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Former Aussie PM John Howard stops domestic violence incident
The former Aussie PM stepped in when a couple's argument escalated to physical abuse.
From reporter to cop: Why I joined the police force
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Witness to Glen Innes police chase: 'It was pretty out there'
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Charity head's husband dies same day she is awarded QSM
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Call to end violence against women: Government responds
Government welcomes call for more action ending violence against women.
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Strangling and forced marriage now offences
Family violence laws beefed up to better protect victims and families.
Prominent entertainer guilty of violence charge
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Singh trial: Obsessed and jealous ex guilty of murder
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Social service agencies dealing with 'avalanche of traumatised children'
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Judge tells man he 'should die in locked closet' for girl's death
The US man savagely beaten his girlfriend's four-year-old daughter to death.