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Point Cook resident Swetha Madhagani’s Body Found in Wheelie Bin near Geelong

The Australia Today is given to understand that Ms Madhagani’s husband is in India with their son.

Documentary on the journey of victim-survivors of domestic, family and sexual abuse released

“We need the evidence on holistic, trauma and violence-informed care for recovery and healing."

Rebuilding Lives: Battle against domestic violence and the shelters lighting the way

"Consent is not a grey area; it is a clear affirmation, and everyone’s boundaries should be respected.”

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, important to remove stigma, says Indian-Australian entrepreneur Poornima Menon

"Domestic violence is a form of social disempowerment and people die every week at the hands of their family because of it."

Reporting domestic violence a sign of empowerment

According to the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC), 212 cases of domestic violence were reported in 2021 while 522 cases were recorded for 2022.

Getting Protection Visa for temporary resident family violence victims made easy from 31 march

"We must do all we can to prevent women from having to choose between their safety or their visa status.” 

Who is perpetrating domestic, sexual and family violence?

The vast majority of perpetrators of domestic and sexual violence do not ever come to the attention of police or legal systems.

3 in 4 people experience abuse on dating apps. How do we balance prevention with policing?

Survivors of app-related abuse and violence say apps have been slow to respond, and have failed to offer meaningful responses.

How women can fight back against micro-aggression and sexism

Sexism can be telling women and girls to – literally – go home, or it can be merely forgetting to unlock the girls’ locker room or provide protective gear designed for female bodies.

Australian media ignores women’s cultural background in family violence reporting: says research

Women from diverse backgrounds make up a significant proportion of the Australian population.

Must-read

Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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