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More rallies to be held across the country on Sunday with attorney general claiming state and federal governments need to cooperate on plan of action

Half of the 26 women who have been killed so far this year have been in regional parts of the country, highlighting a need for more resourcing outside metropolitan areas

Domestic violence and coercive control have been in the headlines in recent weeks. How can you support somebody in this situation?

Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead inside her home. She is the 26th woman killed in Australia this year.

Former prime minister Scott Morrison is the first Australian politician to visit Israel since the October 7 attack by Hamas.

Family and colleagues of the 28-year-old primary school teacher remember someone dedicated to her family and pupils.

"When will this end?"

July 14, 2021 9:42 SAFM has announced its Reclaim the Run event will return on Thursday 29 July 2021, with a focus on violence against women. The announcement: SAFM’s Reclaim the Run event is set to return on Thursday 29 July with a broader focus on violence against women in our streets, homes, and workplaces. The first Reclaim the Run held in 2019 saw 2000 people choose to stand up for women’s safety by running together through Adelaide’s Elder Park. Sadly, the statistics are still alar...

Denise Welch says she endured ‘terrifying’ stalking as she condemns government for not introducing serial stalkers and domestic abusers register Maya Oppenheim © Provided by The Independent Denise Welch has said she was subjected to “terrifying” stalking and it is “frightening” not knowing why the alleged stalker targeted her. The 62-year-old actor, known for her roles in Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, said she was in bed with her husband Lincoln Townley when a...

Rachel Riley says government will be to blame for deaths if it fails to create register of domestic abusers Maya Oppenheim © Provided by The Independent Rachel Riley has said she will hold the government personally responsible for the next death from domestic abuse if it fails to introduce a register for serial offenders. The Countdown presenter said deeply entrenched misogyny and myths about domestic abuse pervade the criminal justice system as she argued ministers failed to...