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Start of high school sees spike in cyberbullying reports

Children starting high school make up more than a third of all cyberbullying reports made to the eSafety Commissioner. As the world marks Safer Internet Day (February

Online hate on the rise for targeted groups

More Australians are becoming victims of online hate, with the perpetrator usually a stranger and social media the platform. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said

New proton battery safer and greener than lithium-ion

Australian scientists have developed a new rechargeable battery which uses protons, making it safer and more environmentally friendly than lithium-ion

Lifeguards to remain longer at popular beach

The increased popularity of a Sunshine Coast beach has prompted Council to extend the presence of lifeguards in the area. Sunshine Coast Division 2 Councillor Terry

Heavy vehicle drivers deliver fatigue breaches

Almost five percent of heavy vehicle drivers, intercepted during a two-week operation across Australia, breached fatigue-related regulations. National Heavy Vehicle

Filipino raid sparks AFP text warning to Aussies

A police raid in the Philippines has prompted local authorities to contact thousands of Australians warning them to be alert to potential scams. Australian Federal

17,300 speedsters caught in lead up to schools’ return

More than 17,000 Queenslanders were caught speeding over the school holidays, with police urging drivers to slow down as children return to the classroom this

Police warning over children using deepfakes to harass

An increase in the incidence of children using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes to harass classmates has promoted a warning from the Australian Federal

Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics

Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence. A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)

Review of aviation and maritime security laws

Federal laws covering aviation and maritime security are being reviewed as terrorism makes room for new threats to our transport infrastructure. The Parliamentary Joint

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