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.
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.
Two West Virginia National Guardsmen have died after a shooting in downtown Washington D.C. One suspect is in custody. President Trump has been briefed. Get the full story.
Cairns Regional Council applies for $1.5 million security funding as vandalism and theft costs escalate across community facilities. Learn about the impact.
Flinders University terminates algal bloom expert amid Murray-Darling crisis. Discover the true cost of losing vital scientific expertise during environmental emergencies.
Australian Federal Police Association warns 5% budget cuts would hollow out critical roles in cybercrime and counter-terrorism, creating immediate security risks.
Secret Harbour Beach is closed after a 2m shark was seen 200m offshore. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area and report sightings.
Police investigate a security breach at Port of Newcastle as 29 incidents reported in six weeks ahead of a major climate protest harbour blockade planned for this weekend.
Canberra politicians received a secret email warning of potential hacking during a visit by China's senior official Zhao Leji. Learn about the strict security protocols issued.
Shocking FOI data reveals Victorian schools endured 277 lockdowns last year, with violent threats forcing students into terrifying security protocols. Read the full investigation.
Australian MPs and staff advised to disable Wi-Fi on devices during Chinese official Zhao Leji's Parliament visit. Security measures implemented amid cyber espionage concerns.
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Expert analysis reveals Australia's defence vulnerability lies not in invasion but supply chain disruption. Learn why fuel security and national resilience matter more than traditional defence spending.
Former Liberal MP Pat Farmer is lobbying for a Chinese university with deep ties to China's defence establishment, raising national security concerns. Discover the details and implications.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers blocks US firm's takeover of South Australian pharmaceutical company, citing national interest in healthcare security. Read the full details.
Coroner confirms Chieu Kheang Chua likely drowned after crab fishing trip turned deadly at Anglesea River. Family seeks closure after tragic incident.
Federal police arrest three men for allegedly threatening PM Anthony Albanese and MPs. AFP warns criminal behaviour 'will not be tolerated'. Follow for updates.
Former NSW Police forensic investigator Peter Baines, who carried dead children after the 2004 tsunami, now advocates for men's mental health through charity work and public speaking in Newcastle.
A Cairns bus driver was violently assaulted while taking a break, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures from the transport union.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers addresses Japan's national security concerns about South Korea's Hanwha acquiring Australian shipbuilder Austal. Read the latest developments.
Multiple Cairns schools enact lockdowns after reports of armed person near grounds. Police operation secures area. Read latest safety updates.
Australian crypto holders lost $174M to scams in 2025. Learn essential security measures including wallet protection, phishing detection and multi-factor authentication to safeguard your digital assets.
A $6.5 million wakeboarding park in Geelong gets council approval after resolving aviation safety concerns. The facility promises jobs and tourism benefits for the region.
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.
A large-scale search for a kite surfer in distress off the Mandurah coast was called off after police believe the person made it back to shore safely. Read the full story.
Rising Warilla surf star Kobe Sims dominates the opening rounds of the Sydney Water Surf Series after a winter of intense training. Discover how the 16-year-old triumphed on home sand.
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.
The ongoing Big Splash water park closure in Canberra sparks community anger as owner's redevelopment plans emerge. Discover why locals demand action.
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.
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.