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Lavanya’s Tragic Loss Sparks National Conversation | Perth News
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A mother of two, Lavanya Chappa, was fatally killed in a domestic violence incident, leaving her young children unharmed. Her husband, 39, faces murder charges and is in police custody. Loved ones remember her as a compassionate software analyst who touched countless lives — her cousin’s fundraiser has raised nearly $50,000. This tragedy is part of a grim national trend: 36 women have died in domestic violence-related murders in Australia this year alone. The national commissioner calls these deaths heartbreaking and urges a sustained national conversation on prevention, warning that silence won’t stop the violence. Resources like 1800 RESPECT and Lifeline are available for those in need.
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