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Enough is Enough

Queensland newspapers join forces with a message for our politicians, on behalf of our communities. This is not the state we want – one in the grip of a youth crime epidemic so widespread that readers from the border north to the Cape live in fear that it will be their car, their home or their life that is taken next.

Enough is Enough

Police raid a house at Temo Rise Pacific Pines in relation to the shooting..Police Senior Sergeant Arron Ottaway... Picture Glenn Hampson

Police & Courts

Hardcore teen criminal’s brazen act after cop ordered to stop chasing

One of the teens involved in a stolen car chase that led to a decorated police officer being controversially stood down is suspected of committing offences as recently as Wednesday.

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The Gold Coast Bulletin spends one night with Queensland Police District Duty Officer, Senior Sergeant Arron Ottaway. 2:40am - Senior Sergeant Arron Ottaway records the details of Finks outlaw motorcycle gang member Jamie Christopher Hooper at Nerang. Hooper was wearing a Mongols Motorcycle Club baseball cap. Picture: Radke Brendan

Editor’s view: Cops shouldn’t have to fight bureaucracy

There may be sound administrative reasons for disciplinary action against Sen Sgt Arron Ottoway, but none of them will pass the pub test, writes the editor.

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Queensland youth crime

‘Broken promise’: Crime stats to be released 12 months after Labor pledge

The state government will release youth reoffender and detention data more regularly after The Courier-Mail queried its pledge of a year ago.

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Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, Cabinet Meeting, Parliament House, Brisbane. Picture: Liam Kidston

Editor’s view: Coincidence or not, data will give us clear picture of crime

Whether prompted by our inquiries or just a case of incredible timing by the minister, Queenslanders will now be able to make more informed decisions about youth crime, writes the editor.

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Indigenous families are fearing for their safety amid

‘Next Alice Springs’: Crisis talks begin in youth crime war room

A crowd of more than 100 people has gathered at a Rockhampton park as a city at the centre of “anti-crime” vigilantism calls for change. VIDEO, UPDATES

Torin O'Brien speaking with Rockhampton police during the community rally.

Editor’s view: The one sure wrong way to respond to youth crime

As frustrated as you might be at what many see as a lack of police and government action to control youth crime, taking action yourself is never the right thing, writes the editor.

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‘I’m not an extremist, racist thug’: Accidental leader of Qld town’s war on crime

Torin O’Brien is building an army of Camry-driving mums and dads, as the accidental leader of a controversial rally declares he’s not backing down on his fight against crime.

NEWS: Generic pic of a teacher standing at the blackboard while talking to students in a classroom.

School’s four rules to get wayward youths back on track

A network of special schools is aimed at intervening with disengaged youth to stop them lapsing or relapsing intro crime, writes Matt Hawkins.

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Police & Courts

Katarina Carroll warns against vigilantism as concern over soaring crime grows in the community.

‘Someone will die’: Top cop shares fears, warning over Facebook justice

Queensland’s top cop has warned of the stark dangers of a rise in vigilantism, as community members frustrated by soaring crime bypass police and take to social media to flush out offenders.

Police & Courts

Criminal Lawyer Bill Potts in his Southport chambers. Picture Glenn Hampson

Legal dangers as vigilantes rise amid youth crime crisis

As tensions rise over youth crime, a high-profile criminal lawyer warns that encouraging vigilante action can lead to legal trouble and explains residents’ rights if a home is broken into.

UpdatedRockhampton

The Rockhampton community took matters into their own hands against crime on Sunday, led by Torin O'Brien.

‘Messed with the wrong people’: Angry mob targets homes as crime tension boils over

An angry mob has roamed the streets of a crime-ridden suburb, confronting those they believe are responsible for car thefts and break-ins, triggering a tense standoff with police. WATCH THE VIDEO

Police & Courts

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‘Baby bonus to blame’: Former cop’s brutal take on youth crime

A respected former senior detective says Queenslanders are “fearful” of what’s happening in the community and an “out of the box” solution is needed. VOTE IN OUR POLL

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ExclusivePolice & Courts

For four days, Maryborough MP Bruce Saunders has been at the centre of a community united by its grief.

‘Want an inquiry’: Labor MP says colleague, courts must answer for youth crime

Maryborough’s MP has called for an inquiry into his government’s own Youth Justice Minister, her department and the judiciary as he fights for new laws to keep young car thieves locked up.

Police & Courts

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‘Stealing, smashing, screams’: What it’s like living next to youth hell house

Queenslanders living in fear in a city gripped by a youth crime wave have shared what it’s like to live next to a volatile residential care home as Maryborough’s MP calls for statewide closures.

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