Three Coober Pedy men have been arrested following separate alleged domestic violence incidents, including an allegation that a woman was choked until she lost consciousness.

The arrests, detailed in a police release on 6 November, carry a clear message: domestic violence must not be tolerated, excused or dismissed as a private matter. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their own home and relationships.

Police allege a woman was assaulted and choked during an incident at a Coober Pedy address on Saturday 31 October, causing her to lose consciousness.

Following investigations, officers arrested a 42-year-old man on Wednesday 4 November. He was charged with breaching an intervention order and unlawful choking causing unconsciousness.

He appeared in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Thursday 5 November and was remanded in custody.

In a separate incident, police located a 48-year-old man in the company of a woman protected by an intervention order at about 5.45pm on Wednesday 4 November.

Officers immediately arrested him and charged him with breaching an intervention order. He was refused police bail and appeared in the Coober Pedy Magistrates Court on Thursday. The release did not specify the outcome of that appearance.

On Wednesday night, police also arrested a 43-year-old man wanted in connection with an alleged domestic assault in Coober Pedy on 16 September.

He was charged with aggravated assault and refused police bail. He appeared in court on Thursday and was remanded in custody.

These are separate matters, and the charges remain allegations to be determined by the courts.

Abuse is not always visible

Police warned that domestic violence extends beyond physical attacks. It can include sexual, emotional, psychological and financial abuse, and often involves a pattern of controlling behaviour that can become more frequent and severe over time.

A person does not need to have visible injuries for their experience of abuse to matter. Fear, intimidation and control have no place in a healthy relationship.

The responsibility for abuse rests with the person choosing to use it. Those experiencing it deserve support without blame or judgement.

Police said they would take every action available to protect victims and hold offenders accountable.

That commitment deserves community support. Taking disclosures seriously, refusing to excuse abusive behaviour and supporting people who seek help all contribute to a town where domestic violence is not accepted.

Anyone experiencing domestic violence is encouraged to seek assistance. Police can help with safety planning, explain available options and provide referrals to support services.

No one should have to accept violence or intimidation as part of life at home. Domestic violence has no place in Coober Pedy—or anywhere else.