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October: A deadly month owing to domestic violence

Close up of domestic abuse victim, man in background

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At least one woman is killed every week by a current or former partner in Australia. Last month, the numbers were alarming despite launching intense awareness campaigns by state governments and community organisations to stop domestic violence tragedies from happening.



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