Victoria Police are working to combat corruption in the construction sector and address rising youth crime, with Taskforce Hawk investigating organised crime and Operation Eclipse targeting firebombing attacks, as crime becomes a major issue ahead of the November state election.
The UK government is launching new initiatives to combat youth crime in England and Wales, focusing on earlier intervention, parental accountability, and reducing custodial sentences for young offenders. The plans include piloting Youth Intervention Courts and strengthening Parenting Orders, aiming to break cycles of crime and protect communities.
Two years on from a NSW government crackdown on youth crime, one of the state's most affected towns is seeing results.
Stolen cars and accommodation break-ins have led to growing frustration in Western Australia's north.
Stolen cars and accommodation break-ins have led to growing frustration in Western Australia's north.
