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Perrottet joins cross-party call for royal commission into violence against women
The former Liberal premier says criminal elements and societal issues such as young boys accessing violent video games and pornography needed examination.
- by Max Maddison, Michael McGowan and Alexandra Smith
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Child safety
‘Like a dog in a cage’: Desperate lives of kids in emergency care revealed
Children as young as 12 reported allegations of sexual assault, drug use and abandonment in motel rooms without close supervision.
- by Michael McGowan
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Domestic violence
Lou’s Place saves women every day – without a cent from Macquarie Street
Successive NSW governments have underfunded services for domestic violence victims. It now falls to Chris Minns to step up.
- by Alexandra Smith
‘Can’t have another Molly’: NSW says ‘all options’ are on the table on domestic violence
The NSW government has left the door open to a royal commission ahead of a crucial meeting of cabinet on violence against women and children.
- by Michael McGowan
New name revealed for Sydney’s metro line beneath harbour and CBD
The opening date for the driverless train line is at least eight weeks away, and will depend on a range of factors including final software upgrades.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Domestic violence
NSW government’s new coercive control advertisement slammed
A video campaign ahead of new legislation does not have support from all quarters.
- by Max Maddison, Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
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Crime
We’re sick of the soundbites. Bail laws are a joke and must be fixed right now
Until the courts reflect our anger on bail and the inadequate sentences that invariably follow, the deaths of women like Molly Ticehurst will happen again and again.
- by Ray Hadley
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Domestic violence
‘Focus on men and boys’: Peak domestic violence group pleads for extra funding
The peak domestic violence group in NSW says an extra $80 million is funding is required to deal with the crisis gripping the state.
- by Alexandra Smith and Michael McGowan
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Domestic violence
Amani’s dad murdered her mum. Now she says leaders must listen
Women cannot be left with a choice of poverty or evil, advocates argue, as data reveals which parts of Sydney are most afflicted by domestic assault.
- by Max Maddison and James Massola
Violent porn, online misogyny driving gendered violence, say experts
NSW police are called to 500 domestic violence incidents a day. Experts worry that online misogyny and violent porn are making the problem worse.
- by Jordan Baker and Amber Schultz
‘Limited visibility’ for teens in group homes amid worrying number of reports
New data shows an increasing number of reports of significant harm to children living in group homes funded by the government.
- by Amber Schultz