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Sport clubs step up to tackle violence culture

Research has found domestic, family and sexual violence are interlinked with sport, prompting a push to get clubs to influence better behaviour.

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Sexual violence survivors given more reporting options

Sexual violence victim-survivors are being offered alternative ways to report incidents, with one state launching a campaign to give back choice and control.

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Women want street lights, phone service and health care

A survey of women across NSW has identified the major issues they face in healthcare, personal safety and housing.

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Alleged domestic violence perpetrators to wear ankle bracelets under NSW bail reforms

Corrective services will electronically monitor whereabouts of people released from custody while charged with serious offences

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NSW Makes Permanent Changes To Contraceptive Pill Scheme, Allowing Pharmacies To Offer 12-Month Refills

“Making the availability of the pill at community pharmacies is the right thing for women and our communities,” says Minister for Women Jodie Harrison.

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'A lot of women suffer in silence': Menopause hub opens, as taboo breaks

Hub could be 'life-changing for many women', Sonia Hornery says.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton mayor among Hunter winners in women's council awards

Newcastle and Lake Mac council staff were also awarded.

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True extent of killing laid bare in DV scourge review

A major NSW report analysing hundreds of domestic violence-related killings has provided a sobering wake-up call for politicians.

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'Great doctor': friends and patients pay tribute after crocodile attack

'He was brave, he was good, he was kind.'

Newcastle Herald

'Unprecedented' porn access prompts probe into impacts

Concerns about easy access to online pornography and what it's doing to young people will form the focus of an inquiry into harmful adult content.

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Budget slammed for ignoring the DV crisis 'must-haves'

Weeks after urgent funding to address a domestic violence crisis, concern is being raised about critical areas missing out in a budget of "must-haves".

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'Alarming': Hunter rates of domestic violence and AVO breaches spike

Services say the staggering figures do not tell the whole story.

Newcastle Herald

Review after woman died waiting for security upgrades

The dealings a woman had with state agencies and service providers before her alleged murder are under review after she was left waiting for better security.

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Molly Ticehurst was promised state help to ‘intruder-proof’ her home. Two weeks later she was dead

Exclusive: Grieving parents say NSW government’s Staying Home Leaving Violence scheme ‘failed’ their daughter

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Memorial bench a place to sit and reflect on domestic violence

Kate Magee still wears the emotional scars of DV.

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Domestic violence workers: states told to hire faster as Labor’s 500 staff pledge hit by major delays

Federal government eager to see program up and running but only a fraction of the promised staff have been hired

Newcastle Herald

What's in the $230m NSW emergency package for domestic violence

It affects nearly a quarter of women and an eighth of men.

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'Worst station in Newcastle': Claims of unsafe conditions at Charlestown Fire Station

The local station has cancelled their open day.

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National cabinet eyes improved information sharing on gender violence offenders

‘There is no one single solution but what is clear is the status quo isn’t working,’ says NSW minister for the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault

Newcastle Herald

'A true inspiration': meet Charlestown's Local Woman of the Year

Mrs Lynch has been recognised for her dedication to deaf students.

Newcastle Herald

Seizing the opportunity: senior's festival kicks off in Newcastle

There are close to 40 activities on offer.

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Women take up surf training as regional drownings spike

An organisation providing coaching and surf lifesaving skills in the regions plans to empower more women to enter the water.

AAP

Mass vigils as Assange faces final extradition test

Julian Assange's supporters are gathering in Melbourne, hours before a hearing that could determine if he will be extradited to the US on espionage charges.

Newcastle Herald

Saucy science, comedy and pickleball feature in seniors festival

Almost 40 local events and activities will be held across the city.

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Women to benefit as employment grants extended

Organisations looking for funds to support women facing challenges to get into paid work can apply for support under a grant scheme that's being expanded.

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