Domestic and family violence in LGBTIQ community focus of new Queensland campaign

Domestic and family violence in LGBTIQ community focus of new Queensland campaign

One in three LGBTIQ couples have reported verbal or physical abuse from a partner,according to a study.

  • byFelicity Caldwell

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Half a million dollar bill to fix damage caused by juveniles in detention

Half a million dollar bill to fix damage caused by juveniles in detention

There were 145 incidents of property damage reported in youth detention centres last year and more than one thousand acts of violence towards staff or other detainees.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
Law to address one of the'great dark sins of our time'

Law to address one of the'great dark sins of our time'

Queensland survivors of institutional child abuse will be able to access compensation and counselling.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
Children held in Queensland watchhouses for up to 11 days

Children held in Queensland watchhouses for up to 11 days

It comes as the state's youth detention centres are bursting at the seams,with both overcapacity this week.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
The other victims of domestic violence that can't speak for themselves

The other victims of domestic violence that can't speak for themselves

Queensland women are remaining in dangerous situations because they are scared for the safety of their pets if they leave.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
Where are all the women in the honours lists?

Where are all the women in the honours lists?

John,David and Peter top the list of national honours,while women also tend to nominate men for the top gongs.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
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Removal of 17-year-old prisoners from Queensland adult jails delayed

Removal of 17-year-old prisoners from Queensland adult jails delayed

Reforms to Queensland's youth justice system begin today,but 17-year-olds already in adult facilities will not be moved out yet.

  • byFelicity Caldwell