Basil Zempilas condemns WA's overcrowded prison system
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas calls WA's prison overcrowding an indictment after a violent carjacker receives suspended sentence. Read the shocking details.
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas calls WA's prison overcrowding an indictment after a violent carjacker receives suspended sentence. Read the shocking details.
Former prison officer Matice Henaway receives suspended sentence for inappropriate relationship with inmate at Townsville Correctional Centre. Full details.
Violent offenders in WA are receiving reduced jail time as judges condemn 'inhumane' prison conditions, including cockroach infestations and prolonged lockdowns. Discover the impact on community safety.
Coen Richard Dorizzi, who assaulted an 89-year-old man in Armadale carjacking, may be released soon due to prison conditions. Read the full court details.
President Trump issues veiled threat to Democratic-run World Cup host cities, suggesting games could be moved if crime remains high. Read the latest developments.
Convicted murderer Andre McKechnie launches a Supreme Court battle to overturn the Vegemite ban in Victorian prisons, claiming it stops him from enjoying his culture. Taxpayers are funding the case.
Canberra's Monaro Screens is a finalist for the 2025 Service and Trade Award, with GM Ben Byatt up for Business Person of the Year. Discover their local success story.
A Brighton father spends $100k on home security after brazen theft, but council targets his cameras. Police use his tech to catch teen criminals. Read the full story.
Pakistan secure ODI series victory against Sri Lanka as Babar Azam scores first century in 84 innings amid heightened security following suicide bombing. Download the 7NEWS app today.
Sympathetic guards at Melaleuca Women's Prison provided sexually explicit colouring books to female inmates, sparking a major investigation into staff misconduct.
Popular fishing and recreation activities will be banned at Garden Island as Australia establishes an AUKUS exclusion zone. Learn how this impacts local communities and national security.
A Ballajura mother discovers a hammer-carrying burglar slipped metres from her sleeping child. Police investigate as suburban break-ins rise. Watch the chilling footage.
Australian Federal Police seek woman after $4000 worth of luxury items stolen from Sydney Airport retail outlet on three separate dates. CCTV footage released.
Japanese government expresses national security concerns as South Korea's Hanwha Group bids for Australian shipbuilder Austal. What this means for regional defence.
Hunter residents can now protect their digital data with free encryption tools when using public Wi-Fi. Learn how VPN services secure your online activities in Newcastle and surrounding areas.
Discover how free encrypted tunnels like PlanetVPN can secure your connection on public networks. Learn essential digital safety tips for Australians on the move.
Perth's Casuarina Prison faces emergency as firefighters battle unpredictable bushfire that has burned 3 hectares. Stay alert with latest updates.
Australia Post warns of sophisticated parcel delivery scams ahead of Christmas. Learn how to protect your personal and financial information from fraudsters.
ASIO boss reveals foreign spies made multiple attempts to disrupt Australia's critical water, transport and energy networks. Learn about the escalating cyber threat.
Exclusive data reveals Canberra's worst suburbs for car theft. Discover the hotspots and get police tips to protect your vehicle from criminals targeting homes for keys.
Former defence chief Chris Barrie warns Australia's fossil fuel approvals undermine regional stability, creating unprecedented climate migration and security threats.
Retired Major General Greg Melick demands Albanese government significantly increase defence funding, warning Australia remains unprepared for potential conflicts in the volatile Indo-Pacific region.
Major WA law firm Paterson & Dowling suffers devastating cyber attack, with highly confidential client data including financial records and personal details leaked online by hackers demanding ransom.
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
A convicted murderer serving time at Cessnock Correctional Centre has pleaded guilty to a violent prison assault, adding to his lengthy criminal history and raising concerns about inmate safety.
Western Australia takes centre stage in solving international supply chain challenges through its critical minerals sector, creating jobs and economic opportunities.
Prosecutors appeal against what they call an 'inadequate' sentence for a man who brutally assaulted correctional officers at Cessnock Correctional Centre, arguing for stronger consequences for prison violence.
Former President Donald Trump has floated a radical denuclearisation pact between the US, China and Russia, just days after suggesting America should restart its nuclear testing program - a move that's sending shockwaves through global security circles.
Discover how the Australian Federal Police has transformed from a traditional law enforcement agency into a crucial pillar of Australia's national security infrastructure.
Australian security experts warn of growing space terrorism risks as our nation becomes increasingly dependent on vulnerable satellite technology for everything from banking to defence.