In ‘The First Time He Hit Her’, local author Heidi Lemon takes readers into the world of Canberra mother-of-three, Tara Costigan, as her relationship with Marcus Rappel spirals out of control and ends in 2015 when Rappel kills Tara at her home.
A 32-year-old man is expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court today, Monday 6 April, following a family violence incident involving a chainsaw.
The man was charged with three counts of threats to...
Sexual assault and family violence support organisations in the ACT remain open while demand for their services increases due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Federal Government has announced a $1.1 billion package to boost mental health services, domestic violence support, Medicare assistance and food relief.
