COVID set off declining confidence in police forces
By Kelly Hine, Katie Davenport-Klunder and Nadine McKillop
New research released by the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) confirms what
Read more29 May 2026Safety
New domestic violence support service for Springfield
A new domestic violence support hub has been opened at Springfield, south-west of Brisbane.
It is the second HOPE Hub in Queensland operated by the Beyond DV
Read more27 May 2026
Prison terms extended for dangerous criminals
Dangerous criminals who commit the most heinous crimes could remain behind bars for up to 10 more years under new laws announced by the Queensland Government.
Under the
Read more26 May 2026
Three rescued as waters rise in northern NSW
Heavy rain and high tides are causing flooding in northern NSW, resulting in three rescues and multiple road closures.
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging
Read more19 May 2026
Tracking risks emerge from mobile Bluetooth gadgets
By Paul Haskell-Dowland
The ABC has revealed a major cybersecurity flaw in Bluetooth-enabled police tasers and body-worn cameras that means officers can be tracked.
The
Read more5 May 2026
Most home battery installations are substandard
By Rusty Langdon
More than 60 percent of battery system installation work inspected under a Federal Government green energy program is substandard and 1.2 percent
Read more20 April 2026
Domestic violence group calls for perpetrator database
A Brisbane’s domestic violence group is calling for a perpetrator database, similar to Daniel’s Law for child sex offenders, which would allow public access to
Read more15 April 2026
Concerns over inaction on under 16 social media ban
Australia’s online safety authority has raised “significant concerns” around how well the digital giants are complying with new social media laws.
eSafety said it
Read more1 April 2026
Big crackdown on e-scooters in Queensland
E-scooter riders will be subject to speed limits and random breath testing, and will need to be over 16 and licensed under new laws announced by the Queensland
Read more24 March 2026
Cyclone to cause ‘severe impact’ in North Queensland
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to bring “severe impacts” to Far North Queensland by the end of the week.
This morning the Bureau of Meteorology issued a
Read more19 March 2026