Crime and Public Safety

Police in New South Wales have charged 752 people and seized 87 firearms and 30 other weapons.

The case centres on the awarding of building contracts in the Northern Territory worth $71 million.

One new migrant says she had to change driving instructors due to the poor quality of training.

The crackdown has cancelled thousands of faulty certificates and forced multiple training providers to shut their doors.

‘Obviously, the matter’s quite tough, and it’s drawn a lot of attention, but we’re getting through it,’ said Michael Korn, Yang Lanlan’s lawyer.

Several ACT schools have been closed—some entirely, others partially—after asbestos-contaminated coloured sand was detected in classrooms.

A leading Australian women’s rights group says the South Australian government has failed to act more than a month after a woman claimed to have been assaulted.

A teenager who fatally stabbed a Queensland grandmother will serve just 60 percent of his sentence.

Asbestos found in kids’ craft sand triggers recalls across Australia and New Zealand.

‘There are no easy solutions to youth crime, and the best approach is always to stop crime before it starts,’ the attorney general said.

Landlords who allow illegal vape or tobacco sales face up to one year in jail or $165,000 fines under NSW’s new public health offence.

Two Brisbane women and a Melbourne couple will face charges of keeping people in debt bondage and slavery after police raids rescued their captives.

David Southwick says justice in his state has become mired in bureaucratic red tape.

Tracking nearly 600,000 Year 10 students over 21 years, researchers found the decline in smoking slowed after vaping emerged.

Research finds AI apps are being used to sexually exploit women and girls, including minors.

The ASIO chief warned of a ’realistic possibility' a foreign government could attempt to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil.

Police say they will maintain a presence throughout the two-day event.

Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia said, ‘if an offender breaks their bail, they will face jail.’

Katter’s Australian Party says it won’t back down on fighting to introduce ‘Castle Law’ in the state.

A decentralised online crime network which forces young Australians to self-harm is the target of a new taskforce.

Police in New South Wales have charged 752 people and seized 87 firearms and 30 other weapons.

The case centres on the awarding of building contracts in the Northern Territory worth $71 million.

One new migrant says she had to change driving instructors due to the poor quality of training.

The crackdown has cancelled thousands of faulty certificates and forced multiple training providers to shut their doors.

‘Obviously, the matter’s quite tough, and it’s drawn a lot of attention, but we’re getting through it,’ said Michael Korn, Yang Lanlan’s lawyer.

Several ACT schools have been closed—some entirely, others partially—after asbestos-contaminated coloured sand was detected in classrooms.

A leading Australian women’s rights group says the South Australian government has failed to act more than a month after a woman claimed to have been assaulted.

A teenager who fatally stabbed a Queensland grandmother will serve just 60 percent of his sentence.

Asbestos found in kids’ craft sand triggers recalls across Australia and New Zealand.

‘There are no easy solutions to youth crime, and the best approach is always to stop crime before it starts,’ the attorney general said.

Landlords who allow illegal vape or tobacco sales face up to one year in jail or $165,000 fines under NSW’s new public health offence.

Two Brisbane women and a Melbourne couple will face charges of keeping people in debt bondage and slavery after police raids rescued their captives.

David Southwick says justice in his state has become mired in bureaucratic red tape.

Tracking nearly 600,000 Year 10 students over 21 years, researchers found the decline in smoking slowed after vaping emerged.

Research finds AI apps are being used to sexually exploit women and girls, including minors.

The ASIO chief warned of a ’realistic possibility' a foreign government could attempt to assassinate a dissident on Australian soil.

Police say they will maintain a presence throughout the two-day event.

Liberal leader Vincent Tarzia said, ‘if an offender breaks their bail, they will face jail.’

Katter’s Australian Party says it won’t back down on fighting to introduce ‘Castle Law’ in the state.

A decentralised online crime network which forces young Australians to self-harm is the target of a new taskforce.