Geelong businesses use social media to fight crime
Geelong businesses are turning to social media to publicly shame thieves and combat petty crime. Discover how this digital justice movement is transforming community safety.
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Man sentenced for Townsville retirement village crime
Lokz Warren Tremayne Harris receives sentence for breaking into a Townsville retirement village. Read about the court's strong response to this cowardly act.
WA Police 40,000 overtime hours for summer crime
WA Police launch a major summer crackdown with 40,000 overtime hours funded by a $5 million state government injection. Expect a heightened police presence across entertainment precincts and regional areas.
Townsville youth crime crisis: 75% reoffend on bail
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
Seven teens arrested after wild police chase in QLD
Seven teenagers face multiple charges after a dramatic 60km police pursuit involving three stolen vehicles from Coomera to Goodna. Police used tyre spikes and dog squad to apprehend suspects.
1954 Port Kembla Nightwatchman Murder Case
The chilling 1954 murder of Port Kembla nightwatchman James Douglas Hawkins, shot by a teenage burglar. Read the full investigation details and trial outcome.
CCTV Released for Port Stephens Golf Club Theft
Police have released CCTV footage of three masked individuals who broke into the Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Bungendore crime surges 65% amid police absence
Charming NSW town Bungendore faces 65% crime increase with no permanent police presence. Arson, vandalism and theft plague the tourism award winner. Read the shocking details.
Machete gang terrorises three Melbourne families in spree
Armed thugs targeted homes across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in a brazen 20-minute crime spree. Two suspects in custody, one remains at large. Read the shocking details.
Sydney drive-by shooting: Two charged after filming attack
A 22-year-old man and 16-year-old boy charged over brazen drive-by shooting in Sydney's west. Police allege they filmed the attack and posted it online. Read the latest updates.
Police seek men over Braddon altercation, head injury
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.
12-year-old Cairns boy faces multiple criminal charges
A 12-year-old Cairns boy faces multiple charges including assault, bicycle theft and stolen vehicle offences following police investigations. Learn more about youth crime in Far North Queensland.
Nine alleged Finks bikies charged in police raids
Nine alleged Finks OMCG members face charges for firearm, drug, affray, and sexual touching offences following Raptor Squad raids across the Hunter Region. Read the full details.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
Top Cop: Police Not Only Answer to Kununurra Youth Crime
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch reveals tackling youth crime in Kununurra requires community solutions beyond policing. New approaches needed for Kimberley town.
Accused murderer pregnant while awaiting trial
Tamika Chesser, accused of beheading and burning her boyfriend Julian Story in Port Lincoln, revealed to be pregnant while in custody. Premier confirms special protocols for pregnant inmates.
Perth man tasered during online marketplace sale
A Perth man has been charged after allegedly tasering a seller during a failed e-scooter transaction. The violent incident highlights the dangers of online marketplace deals.
Liberal energy policy shift: no new coal power
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says no new coal plants will be built under Liberal policy, focusing on renewables, gas, and nuclear while experts warn of price rises.
Man gets 28 years for murdering ex-partner in Ballarat
Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
Stolen ute ordeal ends in community generosity
A Cairns family's stolen ute was destroyed in a crime spree, but their story sparked an unexpected outpouring of community support and generosity.
Major SA Power Outage Affects 10,000 Homes
Widespread power outage hits South Australia leaving thousands without electricity. SA Power Networks working to restore supply amid extreme weather conditions.
Man with skull tattoo sought over alleged SUV assault
ACT Police seek a man in his 20s with a skull ankle tattoo accused of sexual assault in his dark SUV on Lhotsky Street, Charnwood. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Cairns grandfather assaulted in housing crisis
A Cairns grandfather was brutally attacked while protecting his grandson's bicycle, highlighting the region's escalating housing and crime crisis. Community demands immediate action.
Melbourne home invasion: Mother, children ambushed
A Melbourne mother and her three children were ambushed by an armed intruder in a terrifying home invasion police say was a case of mistaken identity. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking news.
Power outages increase in several Canberra suburbs
Exclusive: Several Canberra suburbs face more blackouts despite stable outage rates. Evoenergy data reveals a surge in Gungahlin, Molonglo, and Weston Creek. Learn the causes and impacts.
Liberals Shut Down Energy Policy Debate
Liberal MPs block debate on Australia's energy crisis as households face soaring power bills. Analysis reveals flaws in government's renewable transition plan.
Kununurra Youth Crime Shows Significant Decline
Kimberley District Superintendent John Hutchison reports youth crime in Kununurra has substantially decreased. Discover the strategies behind this positive change.
Fremantle man charged over Morley police chase
A 31-year-old Fremantle man faces multiple charges following a dramatic late-night police pursuit through Morley and North Fremantle. Read the full details.
Newcastle Teens Arrested After Police Car Chase
Two teenage boys, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested and charged following a police pursuit of an allegedly stolen Isuzu MUX in Hamilton, Newcastle. Read the full details.
Teen gets 16 years for Queensland murder
A teenager who pleaded guilty to the stabbing murder of Queensland grandmother Vyleen White has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Read the full story.
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