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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Why modern pop music lacks emotional power
New research shows pop melodies have become less complex since 2000, explaining why songs like Queen's Don't Stop Me Now create stronger emotional responses than modern hits.
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.
WA shoppers tipped for Black Friday spending spree
Western Australian shoppers are expected to spend hundreds each during Black Friday sales. Get the latest spending predictions and retail trends for 2024.
Childhood trauma explains youth crime, says magistrate
WA's first children's court magistrate Jessica Page argues childhood trauma explains juvenile offending while calling for better support systems. Read her insights.
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.
Black Friday 2024: Aussie Shoppers Get Smarter
Black Friday spending is set to reach $12.7 billion despite fewer Australians participating. Discover how savvy shoppers are hunting for deals year-round.
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.
Merse Wellness Spa Sells Out in Perth Wellness Boom
Perth's Merse Wellness Spa sold out before opening, capitalising on booming demand for ice fountains and magnesium pools. Discover the latest wellness trends taking the city by storm.
Wellness Trend Replaces Traditional Schoolies Parties
Geelong's Schoolies celebration is undergoing a dramatic transformation as wellness-focused activities replace traditional partying. Discover how this generational shift is reshaping post-exam traditions.
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.
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.
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.
Black Friday Shopping Trends in Australia Revealed
New survey shows Australian shopping habits for Black Friday sales. Discover how different generations approach deals and what influences their buying decisions.
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.
Climate Action Becomes Electoral Imperative in Australia
New analysis reveals climate policy is now mainstream in Australian politics, with parties risking electoral oblivion by abandoning net zero commitments. Younger voters driving change.
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