More drones and drumlines in shark control program
An additional $88 million will be invested in an expanded shark control program across Queensland beaches.
State Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett said the new
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Numbers behind more than 280 Coward Punch convictions
A study into Coward Punch incidents across Australia has revealed, in almost 20 percent of cases, neither alcohol, nor drugs, were contributing factors.
The study by
Read more26 May 2025
Marine Rescue services bolstered in Torres Strait
Queensland’s new Marine Rescue service has launched its first newly-established unit, bolstering its response capability in the Torres Strait, in the State’s far
Read more23 May 2025
Move to jail landlords who allow illegal tobacco sales
Tobacconists could soon face three-month closures and seizure of legal smoking products if they are caught selling illegal tobacco or vapes.
Queensland Health Minister
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Expanded laws for youth crime and a new Group
New crimes have been added to Queensland’s Making Queensland Safer legislation, with State Parliament approving amendments this week.
Premier David Crisafulli said the
Read more22 May 2025
Golden Beach seawall built for future demands
A seawall to protect a Sunshine Coast naval cadets site from increased exposure due the Bribie Island breakthrough is being built with the flexibility to add height in
Read more22 May 2025
Adolescents need more support to build a future
Almost three-quarters of the world’s adolescents will be living in cities within 25 years, raising fears of increased poverty and isolation for young people.
A new
Read more22 May 2025
Alfred response ‘strong’, but call to keep data system
A review into the Brisbane City Council response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred has urged council advocate for the continuation of soon-to-be-decommissioned real-time data
Read more21 May 2025
More than 600 AFP officers kept candidates safe
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded to more than 50 reports of crime against candidates during the recent Federal election.
AFP Commander Protection Operations
Read more19 May 2025
Record number of data breaches in 2024
Data breaches jumped 25 percent last year, with the largest number recorded since mandatory reporting requirements were put in place.
Australian Privacy Commissioner
Read more19 May 2025