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22/02/2026

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13/02/2026

Things NOT to do in a relationship (or after):
➡️ casually stalking your ex at night with your friends
➡️ creating fake Instagram accounts to monitor people
➡️ feeling “ick” when your partner opens up about their emotions
➡️ making your partner feel like they can’t do anything right.



Stalking, tech abuse, psychological manipulation, and gaslighting are all signs of an unhealthy relationship.

It's important to learn what respectful behaviours looks like, so that you can enjoy healthy and safe relationships with yourself and others.

Everyone deserves to be in a relationship where you are safe, equal and respected.

For more information about domestic and family violence, recognising harmful behaviours, and how to get help, visit www.qld.gov.au/needtoknow

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11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Close to 600 general practitioners (GPs) in NSW have expressed interest in training to be able to diagnose and treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

GPs from regional, rural and remote areas will be prioritised.

Trained GPs have been allowed to fill repeat ADHD medication since September 2025.

The number of Australians diagnosed with ADHD doubled between 2013 and 2020 according to the Medical Journal of Australia.

Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

09/02/2026

Last week, Callum Fairleigh became the first person in NSW to serve prison time for coercive control. He was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of 15 months.

Samantha, who is protected by a 10-year apprehended violence order, gave permission for her first name to be published to help victim-survivors feel less alone.

Read the full story by Amber Schultz: https://tinyurl.com/2f5ratfu

01/02/2026

Convicted offenders will soon be unable to rely on "good character" evidence as a mitigating factor during sentencing in NSW.

The state government says the law reform will reduce trauma for victim-survivors.

Full story: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-01/nsw-to-abolish-good-character-at-sentencing-convicted-offenders/106287368?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

Counselling and support services
- 1800 Respect, National counselling helpline: 1800 737 732
- Bravehearts, counselling and support for survivors of child sexual abuse: 1800 272 831
- Lifeline, 24-hour crisis support and su***de prevention: 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- Headspace on 1800 650 890 (children and young people)
- ReachOut at au.reachout.com (children and young people)

Choose your news on the ABC NEWS app and stay in the know: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp

07/01/2026

07/01/2026

07/01/2026