Final straw as govt ‘rams through’ legislation ahead of election
The state government has been accused of ramming through laws without proper community consultation in the lead-up to the state election.
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.
Serial teen burglar free to murder Emma despite 84 convictions
The teen who murdered Emma Lovell had never spent a day in custody despite an astonishing number of previous convictions.
‘Heinous’: Teen murderer’s shocking act as Emma lay dead
A judge has revealed the callous act of a teenager who stabbed mother-of-two Emma Lovell through the heart, leaving her to bleed to death on her front lawn.
Timeline of tragedy: Qld’s youth crime crisis exposed
Youth crime remains one of Queensland’s biggest challenges. This is how the crisis has unfolded an what happens next. SPECIAL REPORT
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Will rank and file cop him? New commissioner has his work cut out
There will be no honeymoon period for new police commissioner Steve Gollschewski, writes Terry Goldsworthy.
‘If you’ve got any chance …’: Shirvo’s brutal swipe at Steven Miles
Sunrise host Matt Shirvington has fired a warning shot at Steven Miles, telling the Premier there is one key issue he must fix to stand a chance of winning the October election. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Gag media, avoid detention: The youth crime report LNP refused to endorse
Members of the now disbanded Youth Justice Reform Select Committee wanted to gag the media from reporting on youth crime, it can be revealed, an accusation rejected by a Labor MP.
‘Absolute disgrace’: Labor moves to kill deadlocked crime committee
A war of words has erupted after Labor moved to dissolve a parliamentary youth crime committee amid an impasse with LNP members.
Legal heavyweights defend court role amid youth crime crisis
Queensland legal identities have weighed in on the treatment of youth offenders in the state’s court system, one saying the separation of powers must be upheld so judges can make decisions “free from political interference”.
Premier’s backing: Magistrate’s message on youth crime as he revokes teen’s bail
A magistrate has revoked the bail of a 16-year-old stabbing accused, saying tough sentencing is available and courts must consider where community safety ‘trumps’ keeping juveniles out of jail. And he has the Premier’s support.
Breastfeeding bad, violent crime okay: Premier blasts tech giants’ profit motives
Social media giants like Meta could use their powerful algorithms to stamp out videos of violent youth crime, but choose not to because it makes them money, Premier Steven Miles says.
Cops’ secret weapon against brazen juvenile crime livestreaming
Police are turning the tables on “post and boast” juvenile offenders, using their social media activity against them.
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