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Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,

Australia’s first satellite to mobile text service launched

Telstra has won the space race to be the first provider to offer a satellite to mobile text messaging service in Australia. The technology, which effectively uses

Crypto ATMs a growing gateway for scammers

Cryptocurrency Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are the latest battleground in the fight against scammers, with more than $3 million lost last year. Australian Federal

New panel to guide DFV reform in Queensland

Experts in the field of domestic and family violence will sit a new advisory panel tasked with guiding reform in Queensland. The new five-member independent Domestic and

Crime prevention boost for business districts

Queensland councils can apply for grants of up to $800,000 to improve security in their business districts. Premier David Crisafulli said the State Government funding

29,000 accounts linked to fake job ads removed

A federal crackdown on employment scams has closed down more than 29,000 fake social media accounts in a seven-month blitz. Australian Competition and Consumer

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

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

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

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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