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Coercive control incidents rise across Northern Rivers

Recorded incidents of coercive control have increased across the Northern Rivers in the second year of NSW’s new coercive control laws, with 30 incidents recorded in the Richmond-Tweed region since the offence came into effect.

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Good governance

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Coercive control incidents rise across Northern Rivers

Recorded incidents of coercive control have increased across the Northern Rivers in the second year of NSW’s new coercive control laws, with 30 incidents recorded in the Richmond-Tweed region since the offence came into effect.

All the results from the 2026 Chinny Charge

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DV peak body responds to horror weekend

Domestic Violence NSW (DVNSW) has released a statement responding to what has been a particularly tragic weekend, even by NSW standards, noting that domestic violence doesn’t have an age limit, and it doesn’t stop being a national emergency because it happens behind closed doors.

Development? Where now?

So Cr Michael Lyon (Facebook, 17 September) has indicated that he no longer supports housing development for the 57...

Holy Days

What could possibly go wrong?

Judy Davis as Sister Agnes, Miriam Margolyes as Sister Luke and Jacki Weaver as Sister Mary Clare are tossed into the rugged landscapes of 1970s New Zealand in Holy Days.

After the death of his mother, young Brian (Elijah Tamati) seeks comfort at a run-down convent, where he forms an unlikely bond with three eccentric elderly nuns.

When their beloved home comes under threat of closure, Brian persuades the sisters to embark on an extraordinary journey across the country to find a former nun-turned-lawyer who may be their last hope. Along the way, unexpected friendships are forged, faith is tested, and Brian discovers that miracles can arrive in the most unexpected forms.

Holy Days marks the feature film directorial debut of Nat Boltt and brings together this acclaimed ensemble led by Academy Award-nominees Davis and Weaver, alongside BAFTA-winning actress Margolyes.

Brimming with heart, humour, and high-speed high jinks, Holy Days is a warm celebration of resilience, faith and the families we find in the most unexpected places.

Screening at Palace Byron Bay this week. Palacecinemas.com.au.



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