Saturday, June 21, 2025

Security

High visibility Frankston railway blitz nets 25 arrests

Victoria Police has arrested 25 people during a high visibility operation targeting drugs and anti-social behaviour at Frankston Railway Station. More than 50 police and...

$125.8m to deliver critical cyber upgrades for NSW Police Force

The 2025-26 Budget is set to deliver $125.8 million for critical cyber upgrades, cutting-edge technology, and specialist equipment to rebuild the NSW Police Force...

SafeWork NSW body-worn video rollout begins

A state-wide rollout of body-worn video (BWV) to deter violence or aggression against SafeWork NSW inspectors has begun. The 'Enhancing our Safety, Enhances Yours' campaign...

NSW to ban private electronic monitoring for those on bail

NSW is set to introduce a ban on private electronic monitoring for people on bail. Currently, individuals can ask courts to order private electronic monitoring...

Spike in train track trespassing sparks warning

A worrying trespassing trend has sparked an urgent warning from Queensland Rail, after several horrifying close calls with fast-moving trains were captured on camera.  The...

NSW rolls out Australian-first hoon camera trial

The NSW Government had installed 'hoon' cameras in Sydney's Bayside Council local government area as part of Australia’s first ever camera trial to tackle...

Quirindi level crossing to trial innovative safety tech

Callaghans Lane Level Crossing near Quirindi has been chosen as the site for a $1.2 million trial of digital technology designed to improve level crossing...

Facebook scams surge in record year for WA cybercrime

The WA ScamNet Year in Review report has revealed scam records in the state were shattered last year, with 1,398 victims reportedly fleeced of...

WA Govt to pilot hospital security hub

The WA Government has announced it will invest close to half a million dollars for a dedicated, state-of-the-art security hub pilot program for hospitals...

SafeWork SA inspectors to wear cameras

Cameras that record audio and video footage are now being worn by SafeWork SA inspectors to help improve workplace safety and the collection of...

Milestone for Victoria Police transit safety service

A Victoria Police-led service aimed at stamping out unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport has received more than 1,500 notifications in its first year. STOPIT...

NSW trials level crossing technology

Transport for NSW is trialling technology at three passive railway level crossings in regional NSW. The trials are designed to improve safety by improving driver...

Partners unite to deter illegal foreign fishing in Torres Strait

The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments are working together to tackle illegal foreign fishing in the Torres Strait, with a successful 8-day joint operation completed...

WA takes aim at gun possession

The Western Australian Police Force has issued its first round of Firearm Prohibition Orders (FPOs) against 20 organised crime figures and domestic violence offenders.   Served on...

Photo ID tech to bolster security

The NSW Government is set to pilot photo verification technology, enabling secure and convenient online proof-of-identity transactions for both government and business.   NSW Minister for Customer Service...