“Life Taken , Home Destroyed in Bateau Bay ”CENTRAL COAST MURDER" 
 
✨Our family is heartbroken after the sudden and tragic Homocide of our beloved Diane Elaine Harkess such a gift to the community. 

On Sunday 24 August 2025, Diane’s was discovered by one of her other grandchildren this is a devastating circumstance, 

by what has been described by police as a "DV Murder in her home in Bateau Bay' ( Central Coast NSW ) 

She was just 73 years old. 

Diane Elaine Harkess Was the 49th women killed in Australia this year. 
 
UPDATE. 

<a href="https://7news.com.au/news/man-charged-with-murder-after-diane-elaine-harkess-found-dead-in-bateau-bay-unit-fire-on-central-coast-c-20714545target=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UPDATED MEDIA LIN</a>K 

<a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/IkBeZL3dmPw?si=Nob27pYjss0Y7BmAtarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Media Lin</a>k 

<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-25/fatal-fire-central-coast-77yo-woman-dies-bateau-bay/105692354target=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Media Link</a> 
 
UPDATED !!! 

Jacob Divola aged 26 was officially charged with the murder of our beloved Diane. This has been a deeply heartbreaking and shocking development for everyone affected. 
 
The purpose of this GoFundMe remains the same: 

supporting her family and companion and ensuring the receive the proper care, stability and safety during this extremely difficult time. We want to thank everyone who has donated, shared, or reached out with kindness. Your support has made a real difference. Please continue to share if you’re able 
 
— every bit of help goes directly toward the care and wellbeing of Diane’s Family and companion. 

Thank you all for your compassion. 
 
DONATIONS: 

• Needed Treatment &amp; Veterinary bills, and ongoing care for Ashy from the event. 

• Replacing essentials lost in the fire. 

• Supporting the family through their grief 

• Ensuring her pride and joy, remains cared for within the family. 

• Creating a lasting tribute that honours Diane’s memory and the love she gave so freely 
 
STORY 

Our family is living through a heartbreak we never thought possible. 
 
On the 24th August 2025, Bateau Bay (Central Coast) 

Our beloved Diane’s life was taken from us in the cruellest way. 

After this horrific act, a fire was deliberately lit, destroying everything she had — her belongings, her memories and the priceless things she cherished every day; the little pieces of her life that made Dianes home so special. 

Leaving behind an emptiness that feels impossible for our family to describe. 

Unfortunately nothing was spared. 
 
Losing Diane is a pain beyond words. To know that her life and her home were both taken so violently has left our family shattered. All that remains are the memories we carry in our hearts . 
 
Her beloved dog Ashy is the only treasure that survived the horrific event, but she has been left deeply traumatised and now requires veterinary care and ongoing support. 

Ashy is the only thing we have left of Diane’s and she has not only lost her safe home, but the person she loved most in this world — her mum, Diane. 
 
How You Can Help 
 
• Donate if you can in anyway — all donations help - if you can help in other ways like helpimg Ashy with food and Toys, please reach out to the organiser. 

• Share this page though our community -- to support the love and legacy of Diane Harkess 
 
• please Leave a message or memory — your words will be treasured forever. 
 
✨From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Your generosity is helping us honour Diane’s memory, care for her beloved Ashy, and begin to heal after this devastating loss. 

Every donation, no matter the size, reminds us that Diane’s love and kindness are remembered and cherished.✨ 
 
If your suffering Domestic Violence call; 

NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800654663) 

1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) 

or for emergencies call (000) 
 
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— This is the official GoFundMe page in memory of Diane Elaine Harkess. All funds raised will go directly to treatment for her beloved companion, help family and honouring her legacy.

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