CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses domestic violence.
A man has been charged with the murder of a 39-year-old woman following an alleged domestic violence incident in Western Australia over the Easter long weekend.
At about 7.45am on Easter Sunday, emergency services responded to a call at a residence on Fourth Street at the Mowanjum Aboriginal Community.
When they arrived, a woman was found unresponsive and was provided with immediate first aid. The woman was then transported to Derby Hospital, where she later died.
According to Western Australia Police Force, it’s alleged that the woman was assaulted by a man who was known to her and that the incident was family violence related.
A 38-year-old man was located at the scene and was arrested. Authorities allege the man breached a 72-hour police order issued the prior day and a protective bail condition.
Following the man’s arrest, he was charged with murder, breaching a police order and breaching of the protective bail conditions.
The man is set to appear before the Derby Magistrates Court today.
In the last seven days, seven women have been killed across Australia.
In a truly grim statistic, the woman who was killed in Derby, WA, has become the 23rd Australian woman killed in 2025 and the 126th woman killed since January 1, 2024.
Help is available.
If you require immediate assistance, please call 000.
If you’re in distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online.
Under 25? You can reach the Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800 or chat online.
To speak to someone about domestic violence, including for help in leaving a violent relationship, please call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or chat online.
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