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Praise for quick-thinking Aquinas College students

The life-saving initiative of a busload of secondary school students was acknowledged this week as Queensland emergency services representatives attended a special

First-aid kits key to quick shark DNA capture

A testing process used during the COVID-19 pandemic is identifying sharks involved in attacks, with first responders now being asked to be at the forefront of sample

Manosphere linked to classroom harassment

The rise of the online “Manosphere” is sparking fears of a new rise in misogynist behaviour and violence against women. Researchers have pointed to an “alarming

Tech giants put on notice to act on abuse

Major technology corporations have been issued legal notices compelling them to report on their actions to tackle online child sexual abuse. This follows concerns that

On country program for youth offenders

An on country youth justice trial will soon begin in Queensland’s north-west, with the first tender announced today. Queensland Premier Steven Miles said local

Law firm helping true colours shine through

So don’t be afraid to let them show Your true colours True colours are beautiful Like a rainbow – Cyndi Lauper When Cyndi Lauper sang about letting your true

Brisbane couple charged with spying for Russia

A Brisbane-based Australian Defence Force (ADF) private and her husband have been charged with being Russian spies. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Reece

Child advocates urge million-dollar diversion

It costs one million dollars a year to keep a child in jail, money which could be better spent on preventative measures, according to child advocates. Both the National

True number of sexual violence perpetrators revealed

Almost a quarter of Australian adults have perpetrated acts of sexual violence, with one in 14 having done so in the past 12 months. A new report from the Australian

Victims re-targetted in recovery scams

Scammers are double-dipping by targeting victims and offering services to recover lost money. The National Anti-Scam Centre is urging Australians who have had money

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