THE ALLEGED MURDER
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* Daniel Billings, 29, allegedly murdered ex-girlfriend Molly Ticehurst, 28, at her home in Forbes in central-western NSW between midnight and 2am on Monday
* Billings breached an apprehended violence order and bail conditions stemming from previous charges relating to Ms Ticehurst
THE EARLIER INCIDENTS
* Billings allegedly committed an act of aggravated animal cruelty against Ms Ticehurst's 12-week-old dachshund puppy in 2023
* He allegedly raped, stalked and intimidated her and destroyed property at her house in Forbes on January 3
* Billings is accused of smashing Ms Ticehurst's car window, stalking her and intimidating her on January 14
* He allegedly stalked and raped her twice in Parkes on March 4
* Billings is also accused of stalking and intimidating her in Forbes on April 3
* He was arrested a few days after the final incident and charged with multiple offences, including three counts of sexual intercourse without consent
* Billings was released on bail on April 6
FOCUS OF REVIEW
* A NSW government review will investigate whether reform of bail laws is required to better protect the community from offenders who face serious charges, particularly in relation to domestic violence cases
* It will investigate the role of registrars in handling bail applications, particularly on weekends and in rural communities
WHAT LEADERS HAVE SAID
* "We have a duty of care to alleged victims, particularly those that are awaiting justice through the criminal justice system" - NSW Premier Chris Minns
* "It's crucial that we as a government continue to invest in early intervention, in prevention, in education and - really importantly - in housing to provide a safe place for women when they need to leave a domestic violence situation" - Women's Minister Jodie Harrison
* "We cannot hide like you can in the metropolitan areas ... everyone knows everyone and they know where everyone is" - Forbes mayor Phyllis Miller
* "We need systems and courts that prioritise the safety of victim-survivors above all else ... no more sweeping statements, we need real action now" - Domestic Violence NSW chief executive Delia Donovan
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