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‘Does a child have to die?’: Coast mum fears weak DV laws

A Coast mother fears another domestic violence tragedy will happen in the region before something is done to stop offenders...

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16th Dec. 2020 1:12 PM

Red Bench to raise awareness of domestic violence

It serves as a visual reminder of the effects of domestic violence, a very real issue in Central Queensland.

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23rd Nov. 2020 11:11 AM

Central Highlands Regional Council has unveiled a red bench at the Emerald Council Chambers to show its support for raising awareness around domestic and family violence.

IN PHOTOS: Annual fun day sends strong safety message

Residents gathered to say no to domestic violence as Shandee Blackburn’s mum delivered a powerful message

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22nd Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

Mackay residents at the annual Family Fun Day to say no to domestic violence held at Queens Park, Mackay, November 21, 2020. Pictures: Heidi Petith

GALLERY: Mackay says no to domestic violence with fun day

The event is about residents coming together to raise awareness and work towards a safer community

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21st Nov. 2020 3:11 PM

Caitlin Brown, 5, and Shelby Walker, 7, at the annual Family Fun Day to say no to domestic violence held at Queens Park, Mackay November 21, 2020. Picture: Heidi Petith

How you can help raise awareness this White Ribbon Day

‘This year is to not only speak about the change that is needed, but to get involved in creating it’

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19th Nov. 2020 5:11 AM

White Ribbon Queensland urges every household to tie a white ribbon on their letterbox on Friday, November 20 to raise awareness against domestic violence. Pictures: Contributed

Lockyer uncle steps up to raise children of slain woman

WHEN their Coast mum was brutally killed, a Lockyer family raced to collect the children before they went into foster care.

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13th Nov. 2020 11:11 AM

Tim Class-Auliff with Matilda and Angus (photo: supplied)

’Never acceptable’: Change needed to stop violence

Unless we drive change at a community level, we will continue to see rates of violence increasing, writes Andrew...

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22nd Oct. 2020 12:10 PM

SAY NO: Domestic violence on police radar

FOR the next six months the message that ‘Clarence Valley says no to domestic violence’ will be in the community’s face.

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09th Oct. 2020 11:10 PM

Coffs-Clarence Police Superintendent Steve Clarke in front of one of two Busways buses with signage to help spread the message to say 'No' to domestic violence in the Clarence Valley. Photo Bill North / The Daily Examiner

Time to listen: Women share horrendous tales of violence

It’s the global issue that is affecting us in our own backyard. Domestic violence is destroying lives, relationships and...

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09th Oct. 2020 7:10 AM

<i>Sunshine Coast Daily</i> HerStory campaign shines the spotlight on the violence happening behind closed doors in our own communities.

‘I had to escape’: Roma woman shares DV horror story

As she lay in a pool of her own blood, covered in bruises, Savannah Shaw knew she had to leave her relationship.

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06th Aug. 2020 1:08 PM

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