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Domestic violence
‘I’m devastated’: Funding row threatens kids’ places at renowned family and domestic violence centre
Up to 100 children a year face being blocked from accessing one of the state’s most recognised family and domestic violence intervention centres. Parents say the government is abandoning them.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Latest
Minns flags tougher bail laws for high-risk domestic violence orders
The move comes after yet another high-profile alleged domestic violence incident which saw a woman stabbed outside an Alexandria gym on Wednesday.
- by Michael McGowan
‘Broken system close to collapse’: Critical worker shortages in child protection, domestic violence
NSW is facing a chronic shortage of caseworkers, including child protection workers, leaving vulnerable kids and women facing more harm.
- by Alexandra Smith, Max Maddison and Michael McGowan
New ‘vibrancy’ reforms to avoid repeat of The Joey trading saga
The Palm Beach restaurant’s hopes of nighttime dining were dashed after residents living half a kilometre away complained. A new law is set to avoid a repeat.
- by Anthony Segaert
Kerryn Phelps’ strange wake-up call to her fellow Australians
The former Wentworth MP appeared to claim that Australian democracy was under threat from sharia in a deleted post on X.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Analysis
Domestic violence
NSW has long trailed Victoria on tackling domestic violence. Can we finally catch up?
The Minns government says its emergency funding package is the first step in tackling violence against women.
- by Alexandra Smith
Editorial
Domestic violence
‘All options’ were on the table to tackle DV, but now the most obvious one is off
The Herald agrees with the premier that immediate action is needed, but he and cabinet have missed a moment to do something with generational consequences.
- The Herald's View
‘We don’t have time’: Minns rules out royal commission into domestic violence
The time and cost of a royal commission were the two pivotal factors that led Premier Chris Minns to decide against a royal commission into DV.
- by Max Maddison and Alexandra Smith
‘Lives lost, families broken’: Minns announces $230m in domestic violence funding
The NSW government will on Monday announce funding to fight domestic violence after a spike in assaults and a rise in demand for services.
- by Michael McGowan
How much longer do we have to wait to see a NSW domestic violence plan? A few more days, apparently
It’s the Herald’s job to speak truth to power. And the truth is the NSW cabinet missed a moment today.Â
- by Bevan Shields
Analysis
Domestic violence
NSW has promised serious action on domestic violence. So, why the wait?
The female members of Chris Minns’ cabinet are optimistic that years of inaction on domestic violence is about to change. Let’s hope they are right.
- by Alexandra Smith