Stock police crime scene tape.

Tasmania moves to close legal gaps on the use of homemade explosive devices

Tasmanian Police are to get greater powers to search for, seize and dispose of explosive materials. Photo by Aviz Media/www.pexels.com The Tasmanian Government is cracking down on the use of explosive devices with a new Bill that increases police powers and penalties. It has introduced a Bill to state parliament to change the Criminal Code…

More housing, federal EPA top the list of Albanese’s priorities for second term

A Labor caucus meeting is reportedly planned for Friday to finalise the new federal cabinet. Photo: Unsplash A federal Environment Protection Agency and more housing – those are the top two priorities for re-elected PM Anthony Albanese. Speaking to journalists in Canberra on Monday, he was clear on the priorities for Labor during its second…

NSW Police's latest record number of new constables is due to a new paid study scheme, the state government says. Photo: Max/Pixabay

Paid study scheme pays off for NSW Police after record class of constables graduates at Goulburn

NSW Police’s latest record number of new constables is due to a new paid study scheme, the state government says. Photo: Max/Pixabay A new paid study scheme to attract more recruits to the NSW Police Force is already paying off with record graduations and applications. On Friday, 302 new probationary constables graduated from the Goulburn…

Auckland Airport in January 2025.

Auckland’s nine tonnes of lost airport luggage finding its way to new homes

18.5 million travellers through Auckland airport left nine tonnes of luggage behind them. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI New Zealand’s biggest airport is proving to be a wonderful source for reuseable goods – nine tonnes of it by last year’s reckoning. In 2024, 18.5 million domestic and overseas travellers passed through Auckland International Airport. They left behind…