Police Explain Why Youths Not Detained in Kuranda
Police in Kuranda, Queensland, have clarified their approach to youth crime, citing a lack of detention facilities and a focus on community-based interventions.
Police in Kuranda, Queensland, have clarified their approach to youth crime, citing a lack of detention facilities and a focus on community-based interventions.
Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin is urgently lobbying Queensland ministers for a permanent police presence in Kuranda to combat rising crime and ensure community safety. Read about her campaign.
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