Wellington’s shocking family violence figures: highest in the state

According to federal government figures, 23 per cent of women in regional Australia experience intimate partner violence, compared to 15 per cent in the city, with crisis accommodation shelters in most of regional Australia unable to meet demand.

Liz Bell

Wellington Shire now has the highest family violence-related police call-out figures in Victoria, ahead of Latrobe Valley and East Gippsland […]

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