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Sextortion reports drop, but more still to do

Reports of sextortion have dropped for the first time, but still account for more than 90 monthly Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigations. AFP Commander Human

City focus in battle against disinformation

Australian city councils will soon have access to a new tool to counter the spread of disinformation in their regions. Researchers from Australian universities and

Higher gambling spend linked to increased crime

An Australian study has found the more people spend on gambling the higher the general crime rate. Lead author Professor Donald Weatherburn, from the National Drug and

Bradshaw Australia’s new top spy

Australia will have a new top spy next week with Abigail Bradshaw named the new Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD). Prime Minister Anthony

Campaigns support new control and consent laws

The Queensland Government will launch two public awareness campaigns focussed on coercive control and sexual consent. State Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said the

Cash for Crimestoppers to continue service

Crimestoppers has secured ongoing State Government funding as it celebrates its 35th anniversary. At a special commemoration ceremony at Parliament House this week,

Leavers fast-tracked into cross-border role

Queensland Police Union president Ian Leavers will become the state’s first Cross-Border Commissioner, starting in the role on Monday. The State Government

Coastal paradises car theft hotspots

The Sunshine Coast had the lowest rate of car theft insurance claims in Queensland last year, despite the number of claims more than doubling. The latest RACQ analysis

Media literacy lacking in Australian adults

Most Australians are worried about the spread of misinformation on the internet, but do not know how to protect themselves from it. A new national survey on adult media

3G network closure moved to October

Mobile phone users still reliant on the 3G network have an extra two months to upgrade their devices, following an extension of the network shutdown date. The 3G network

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