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Partner violence impacts quarter of adolescent girls

Almost a quarter of adolescent girls will experience violence at the hands of a partner before they turn 20, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). New

Human trafficking reports jump in Australia

Reports of human trafficking in Australia jumped by more than 10 percent last year. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) released the latest data to coincide with the

World-first steroid-testing service in Brisbane

Brisbane is home to a world-first steroid-testing service aimed at reducing harm among those using the performance enhancing drug. The confidential service is a

Platform to share DV perpetrator data

A new technology platform will help police, government departments and community groups to better share data of the perpetrators of domestic violence. The $1 million

More children waiting for secure housing

The number of families with children waiting for social housing has jumped by almost 10 percent in six months, as new data shows Queenslanders are waiting almost

Extra support for sexual assault victims

Two new state-funded support programs to support victims of sexual assault will be rolled out in Queensland next year. State Minister for Prevention of Domestic and

Pill testing site for Gold Coast Schoolies

Pill testing will be offered to school leavers on the Gold Coast this year. Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman said a confidential and free service would be

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

AI tracks public seating use in Sydney trial

Moveable, AI-supported seating is being used in Sydney to better understand how people use public spaces. Created by UNSW Sydney industrial designers in collaboration

Scammers poised to strike after outage

Australians are being warned to be extra vigilant for scammers following last week’s global computer outage. The National Anti-Scam Centre is warning consumers and

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