News & Views Domestic and family violence homicides have risen 50 per cent in Queensland Queensland police data reveals 24 people allegedly murdered by partners or family in the last financial year, compared to 16 previously.
sport Jenni Hermoso testifies in sexual assault case against Luis Rubiales Spanish World Cup-winning footballer Jenni Hermoso has given evidence to a judge investigating a kiss by football president Luis Rubiales.
News & Views 61 women killed this year: The chilling toll of men’s violence When it comes to ensuring women’s safety in Australia, we’ve found ourselves in a very grim place this year. Here’s a breakdown of the stats.
Appointments Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine appointed CEO of Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS).
News & Views Want the government to know the unsafe areas in your city? Here’s how you can tell them Women and gender-diverse people have an opportunity to pinpoint safe and unsafe areas in NSW through an interactive mapping project.
News & Views New research reveals harrowing stories of murdered Indigenous women and the failure of police to act Working with and for Indigenous women to achieve safety must always be at the centre of the work we do, writes Kyllie Cripps.
Ed's Blog Reducing Escaping Domestic Violence payment wait time from 33 to 6 days a significant win The wait time for people to access the escaping family and domestic violence payment has been reduced to now six business days– a big win.
News & Views A new safe haven: How Wayside Chapel has quadrupled the number of women it can support This new program for women experiencing domestic violence includes gender-specific and trauma-informed care, and referrals to other agencies.
News & Views Man charged after making alleged death threats to Brittany Higgins, her fiance and their dog A man has been charged by police after allegedly making death threats against Brittany Higgins, her fiance David Sharaz and the couple’s dog.
News & Views Advocates call for action as another 8,800 students expected to be sexually assaulted this academic year Women’s safety advocates are calling for major changes and independent oversight to address sexual violence in universities.
News & Views Most victims of islamophobia in Australia are women and bystanders are failing to show support There’s a gendered nature to islamophobia, and bystanders don’t seem to be intervening to support victims, according to a new report.
Soapbox Why diversity matters when designing our cities The gender bias built into the design of cities has deeply felt negative ramifications for women around the world.