The AFL grand finals can be a period of heightened risk for domestic violence, experts warn. Victorian domestic violence support service Berry Street's Heidi Reid said the service usually saw an increase during the AFL grand final and its frontline staff "know that rosters need to developed with the impact of those events in mind". In 2019, Victoria Police said it experienced a 20 per cent increase in domestic violence call-outs on grand final weekend. The Men's Referral Service noted a significant increase in calls after a major sporting event, from men wanting help with violent behaviour. Read more ➡️ https://ab.co/3ZYPa39 Stay in the know with the ABC NEWS App ➡️ https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #ABCNews #AFL #NRL #DV
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As the nation’s independent public broadcaster, the ABC is proud to be the source of Australian conversations, culture and stories. The ABC produces quality, distinctive, award-winning content that informs, educates and entertains audiences from across Australia and the world. Over 70% of Australians watch, read or listen to the ABC each week. The ABC has 56 Australian and 11 international locations and is the largest creative employer in the southern hemisphere. It maintains Australia’s largest daily investigative news team, has one of the world’s largest dedicated rural reporting teams and is recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent source of independent news and current affairs. The ABC is also known for its distinctive drama, and as the creator and broadcaster of innovative Australian comedy. ABC content is freely available in Australia and is made accessible across television, radio, podcasts, apps, and the web. These platforms and services include national radio networks (RN, triple j, ABC Classic), regional local radio (available from 48 regional locations), digital radio services, four television channels, ABC iview, and numerous websites and mobile apps. By ensuring audiences can easily experience ABC content, the ABC shares Australian stories with the nation and the world. The ABC is yours, now and into the future.
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http://abc.net.au
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Ultimo, NSW
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- 1932
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- Broadcasting and Digital
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As governments - and social media giants - announce measures aimed to safeguard children from social media, teenagers continue to access popular apps such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and Youtube. So what can caregivers do to help children navigate social media safely? Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp
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New Zealand is heading for a confronting conversation over a bill that could further erode Maori rights. Read more ➡️ https://ab.co/3BkD7CR Stay in the know with the ABC NEWS App ➡️ https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #ABCNews #NewZealand #Maori
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Amy Al Hazzouri was murdered in a gangland shooting. She was sitting beside her hairdressing client, Lametta Fadlallah, who was the target of the assassination. Amy’s sister was overseas when she heard the news. Watch Silent Orders on ABC iview ➡ https://lnkd.in/gtKsKs8e #4Corners #Investigation #Murder #Shooting #Gang
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Katy Perry may be headlining the AFL grand final halftime show this weekend, but her comeback album 143 has been a Disaster. So, can Katy — whose album Teenage Dream provided five #1 US singles — turn it around? Or does 2024’s pop landscape have no room for the queen of kitsch? Read more ➡️ https://ab.co/4dm2uS3 Stay in the know with the ABC NEWS App ➡️ https://ab.co/abcnewsapp Reporter: Jared Richards #ABCEntertainment
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The Brisbane Lions have claimed their first AFL premiership in 21 years after dominating the Sydney Swans in a 60-point victory in the grand final at the MCG.
Live: Brisbane Lions end AFL premiership drought with thumping grand final win over Sydney Swans
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Beatlemania will descend on regional NSW this weekend as the inaugural music festival aims to re-energise tourism in Lithgow while celebrating the band's "timeless" music. Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp
Beatles tragic Katie named her son McCartney and Lithgow's Fab Four festival is just the ticket for them
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ANALYSIS: Election day on November 5 is shaping up to be an extremely tight race. So when scandals broke out in two US states, both sides of politics took notice. Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp
In a US presidential election this close, could the outcome be swayed by two scandals - or the 'blue dot'?
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Legendary civil rights leader Rev Al Sharpton says Donald Trump's false claims about Haitian immigrants eating pets is an example of 'us against them' tactics. Sharpton says the Republican Presidential nominee has a long history of using racism as the base for his politics. When Trump took a question during the last election debate about border security legislation, he used it to segue into the unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants in Ohio. Stay in the know with the ABC NEWS App ➡️ https://ab.co/abcnewsapp #ABCNews #PlanetAmerica #Trump
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For the thousands of Australians caring for dependant kids and sick parents, the impact on their physical and mental health is significant. So what can be done about it? Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp
When you're a carer, self-preservation 'shouldn't be mistaken as selfishness'. Here's how to look after yourself
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