WRITINGS ON VIOLENCE
Examining the impact of violence on our community
THEY RELEASED HIM – THEY NEVER TOLD HER FAMILY
He was supposed to serve 25 years, without any chance of parole, after strangling and stabbing Haley Elizabeth Maureen Allison to death, then torching her body.
THEY EXPECTED HIM TO LEAD ONE DAY
Cassius Turvey was a gentle giant – a proud Noongar Yamatji lad with a ready smile and a deep love for his family, friends and community.
‘HER DEATH WAS IN SLOW MOTION’
Her name is Mackenzie Anderson. She was murdered on March 25, 2022.
THEY MURDERED HER FOR EXPOSING THE TRUTH
Viktoriia (Vika) Roshchyna was tortured to death for exposing the truth.
HE DESTROYED HER LIFE – NOW HE’S ABOUT TO BE FREE
He stole her sight – now he’s on the verge of freedom. This is the incredible story of Tina Nash’s survival against the odds.
FLOWER LAYING CEREMONY FOR KILLED WOMEN
Esther Yann was nine when her darling grandmother was murdered. She’s spent 22 years waiting for justice.
‘EVERY DAY WE WAIT FOR HER MURDERER TO BE ARRESTED’
Esther Yann was nine when her darling grandmother was murdered. She’s spent 22 years waiting for justice.
I DOCUMENTED THE KILLING OF EIGHT WOMEN IN 10 DAYS
In less than 72 hours this week, four Australian women were lost to violence. These are the women erased by alleged male violence between March 14 and March 17, 2025.
‘DESPITE ALL THE ADVERSITY, SHE SHONE SO BRIGHT’
This photo was taken 24 years ago. It is one of the world’s most iconic images. The young woman in the photo held a prince to account.
SHE LOVED TO TRAVEL. SHE LOVED BOOKS. SHE LOVED LIFE.
One year ago yesterday, Nikkita Azzopardi told her family about her new partner. Today is her 36th birthday. She won’t be there to celebrate it – instead her family will spend the day by her grave.
SHE JUST WANTED TO SEE HER DAUGHTERS GROW UP
It’s Easter Sunday and three little girls are opening their chocolate eggs without their mum. Her name is Kristy Armstrong. Easter was her favorite time of the year.
SHE TOLD THEM SHE WAS BEING ABUSED – HERE’S WHAT THEY DID
About 18 months ago, a Jetstar staffer told her employer she was being abused. Here’s what they did.