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How rural policing gaps can make escaping domestic violence harder

Rural and regional areas bear a disproportionate burden of domestic violence. Distance, police staffing and station hours aren’t the only barriers to seeking help.

  • Daniel Billings convicted of murdering partner Molly Ticehurst in April 2024
  • Rural New South Wales domestic violence rates 73% higher than Greater Sydney in 2024
  • New South Wales had 2,279 police vacancies in 2024, affecting response times

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