Domestic Violence - Hawkesbury Post

Women’s Cottage Appeals for Help Amid Surge in Domestic Violence

by Sam Magnusson | Aug 13, 2024 | News, Priority

The Women’s Cottage, a cornerstone support service for vulnerable women and children in the Hawkesbury region, is urgently seeking council funding to expand its facilities amidst a dramatic rise in domestic violence cases. The Women’s Cottage current...

Behind Closed Doors, Domestic Violence Rates Surge in the Hawkesbury

by Sam Magnusson | May 8, 2024 | News, Priority

For over two decades, Hawkesbury resident John had only rarely laid a hand on his wife, rarely left a bruise. Yet, each morning, a solitary bullet appeared on the kitchen table they shared. No words were ever spoken, just the ominous presence of that bullet. Even...

Woman charged with intent to murder after crashing into house

by Publishing | Aug 10, 2023 | News

A woman has been charged with intent to murder after allegedly hitting a man before crashing into a house in Schofields. At about 3pm on Tuesday, emergency services were called to Sciberras Avenue, Schofields, following reports a vehicle had left the roadway and...

South Windsor man arrested in major crackdown on domestic violence

by Sam Magnusson | Jul 16, 2023 | News, Priority

A South Windsor man has been charged with domestic violence and firearms offences as part of a four-day high-impact operation that resulted in almost 600 people being charged with serious domestic violence-related offences. Operation Amarok III, an intelligence-based...