WRITINGS ON VIOLENCE

Examining the impact of violence on our community
NOTHING HAS CHANGED EXCEPT THE DEATH TOLL

NOTHING HAS CHANGED EXCEPT THE DEATH TOLL

Since Hannah Clarke's murder, 431 women have been killed. In every one of these cases, there were points when each woman could have been saved.The Guardian’s investigation into police failures before and after the murders of Hannah and her children Aaliyah, Laianah...

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‘UNLIKE THE ACCUSED, HANNAH MATTERED’

‘UNLIKE THE ACCUSED, HANNAH MATTERED’

Lachlan Young murdered Hannah McGuire on April 5, 2024, at Sebastopol, Victoria. She was only 23.Young has just been sentenced to 28 years in prison.Hannah had chosen to leave Young and to live her life on her own terms and free from his abuse and control.He killed...

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THREE YEARS! THAT’S ALL THEY SAY SHE IS WORTH

THREE YEARS! THAT’S ALL THEY SAY SHE IS WORTH

It beggars belief that a judge can decide a woman’s life is worth so little.Rene Latimore’s killer will be eligible for parole after serving three years.THREE YEARS!The 17-year-old male killed Rene on August 9, 2021, near Mackay in Queensland. She was only 31 and a...

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HOW MANY MORE MOLLY’S MUST WE LOSE?

HOW MANY MORE MOLLY’S MUST WE LOSE?

The man who killed Molly Ticehurst has pleaded guilty to her domestic violence homicide and other offences, meaning her family is one step closer to the end of the court process - but a world away from any kind of peace.Not long before he killed her, Molly reported to...

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