Crisafulli’s $40m pledge to combat crime against small businesses
The state government is making $40 million available to Queensland councils to deter crime against small and family businesses. Read the details.
Youth Crime
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‘Non-event’: MP’s dismissive text after supermarket worker stabbed
A newly re-elected MP and lawyer has been forced to apologise after a text message emerged in relation to a supermarket stabbing.
Editor’s view: Long way to go in war on youth crime
It’s too soon to know if the government’s strategy is delivering victory in the youth crime war, but at least it’s fighting the war, writes the editor.
Teen’s Snapchat feed hands cops all they need to end his crime spree
A serial teenage offender’s latest crime spree across the South Burnett came undone when he lost his mobile phone – and all the incriminating videos – at a victim’s home.
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Where are the hotspots? What are the solutions? Qld youth crime explained
A youth crime crisis is gripping the state – so what can we do about it? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Premier’s message to ‘little punks’ as data shows new laws working
Youth crime data has provided the first indication the government’s controversial “adult crime, adult time” laws are working. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Queenslanders will back you in this fight, they have had enough
There is zero doubt Premier David Crisafulli has the public on his side on his determination to crack down on youth crime, writes the editor.
Reason to smile: The numbers that might just save Crisafulli’s skin
More than 100,000 Queenslanders have become victims of crime under the new state government, but fresh data shows rates have fallen.
Kid crims learning Premier’s laws are out to get them
For too long, bleeding heart magistrates have just slapped the wrists of repeat offenders, but now they’re waking up with the backing of tough new laws, and word is spreading where it matters most, writes Kylie Lang.
‘Sorry Crisafulli’: Balaclava-clad ‘punks’ taunt Premier in alleged stolen cars
A new series of videos uncovered by The Courier-Mail shows youths flaunting allegedly stolen cars with captions saying mocking the government and telling cops to “f**k off”. WATCH HERE
‘They have machetes, I can’t have pepper spray’: Victim’s anger after $140k car theft
Angry victims of teenage criminals are demanding answers, as repeat offenders continue to be granted bail, allowing them to reoffend and create new victims.
Premier goes rogue to add 20 new charges to adult crime, adult time
Premier David Crisafulli will override the Human Rights Act to add more offences including kidnapping and stealing firearms to Adult Crime, Adult Time laws. SEE THE LIST + HAVE YOUR SAY
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