New family and sexual violence action plan released by Government
The plan details seven key areas of focus.
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With four girls, including a 4-year-old, Sarah said she doesn't feel safe.
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'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.
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The judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.
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Ariel Bombara shares her story in a powerful speech against family violence.
Man beat stepchildren with poles, cords, broomsticks and kitchenware when in bad mood
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‘My dad scares me’: Life sentence for man who stabbed ex to death with their 6yo in house
He attacked after she accused him of selling their child's Nintendo.
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Kevin Marshall said he would decapitate his ex so she couldn't give evidence.
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Prisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yard
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'Abuse flourishes in secrecy': How Mormon women are fighting back
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Aggressive driver who caused serious crash told police to 'f*** off' when asked for blood sample
The 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.
'I've got to kill you now': Man kept ex in rural shack, beat her with hammer
He told her that if her family came to get her, they'd be killed and buried.
'Should I kill him now?': Drunk man burns down ex's home, threatens new partner
The judge wasn't impressed with a request for a 70% discount saying it was 'unrealistic'.
Two-year wait for a divorce to end after law passes third reading
'This is an important step towards helping people with violent partners.'
Clint Eastwood's daughter arrested for domestic violence
The arrest came after a 'verbal argument' with her partner allegedly turned violent.
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Killer told police: 'Cheer up, at least you’ve caught the bad guy.'
Brisbane pilot moved wife's body nearer to lawnmower, police allege
She was found dead in suspicious circumstances, lying near a ride-on lawnmower.
Trail of blood leads to body of stabbed Mongrel Mob member
Te Reo Wickliffe-Heta was killed by a woman after he turned up at her home.
Australian woman allegedly dismembered husband, impersonated him on social media
Mamdouh Noufl’s remains have not been located and police doubt they ever will be.
‘Iceman’ Wim Hof accused of abusing family
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Oranga Tamariki flagged mother twice before serious abuse allegations
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‘Let Pauline rest in peace’: Polkinghorne found not guilty of murdering wife
The Crown said the Remuera surgeon strangled his wife. The defence said it was suicide.
Revealed: Jury's question to judge in Polkinghorne murder trial
The jury will return to court at 11am.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Jury sent home, deliberations to resume next week
The former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.
Polkinghorne sobs before jury retires to consider verdict after 52 days
The former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.
Jury will deliberate Polkinghorne verdict tomorrow: 'Don’t allow emotion, sympathy or prejudice guide'
Justice Graham Lang told the jury to focus on the facts.
Polkinghorne trial: Judge sends jury home as verdict deliberations begin tomorrow
The eye surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.