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Domestic violence advocacy organisations are calling for increased awareness as instances of deaths relating to partner abuse increase. It comes as New South Wales police report receiving 140,000 calls in relation to domestic violence issues every year.

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Domestic violence advocacy organisations are calling for increased awareness as instances of deaths relating to partner abuse increase. It comes as New South Wales police report receiving 140,000 calls in relation to domestic violence issues every year.

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