Security
Queensland Govt pledges $3.29m for safety projects
The Queensland Government has announced $3.29 million in funding for local council public safety projects for Logan, Somerset, Western Downs and Townsville.
Funded projects will...
Frankston council announces major safety expansion
Frankston City Council is significantly strengthening community safety, announcing new CCTV installations and expanded patrol teams as part of a comprehensive community safety uplift.
The...
Latrobe council looks to curb anti-social behaviour with community outreach model
Latrobe City Council is taking proactive steps to enhance community safety and reduce anti-social behaviour in key CBD areas through the development of a...
New round of Secure Communities funding opens
Queensland small and family business owners affected by crime are being urged to apply for new funding to boost security and deter criminal activity...
NSW Country Mayors welcome $23m funding to tackle regional youth crime
NSW Country Mayors have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement of $23 million to tackle youth crime and build safer regional communities.
Country Mayors Association of...
Brisbane community clubs to share $500,000 in Safer Suburbs Grants
More than 70 Brisbane community clubs are set to share in almost $500,000 under the second round of the Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor’s...
Australian-first community safety officers hit Melbourne streets
City of Melbourne Council has launched its new Community Safety Officer program – with 11 trained officers hitting the streets to deter antisocial behaviour...
AI technology trial to aid Wallsend pool safety
City of Newcastle Council is leading a Hunter-first trial of AI technology to help pool lifeguards respond to potential incidents up to six times...
Georges River shuts gate for sake of park
Georges River Council is inviting community feedback on the installation of new security gates at Oatley Park, which it's hoped will improve safety and...
Barossa council takes a step ahead for fire awareness
A new The Barossa Council-led initiative is encouraging the local community to be proactive by preparing properties early for the fire danger season ahead.
Council’s...
$1.5m for Moreton Bay CCTV infrastructure boost
City of Moreton Bay has welcomed $1.5 million in Federal Government funding to deliver additional CCTV infrastructure across the Local Government Area.
Announced at the...
Lithgow council issues battery warning after recycling truck fire
Lithgow City Council has issued a safety warning after a recycling truck in Wallerawang was recently forced to dump its load when a fire...
AI camera technology trial looks to prevent rockfisher drownings
In a first for coastal safety and surveillance, Surf Life Saving NSW is trialling the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) camera technology at the...
Hinchinbrook council welcomes $400k CCTV boost for Ingham
The Queensland Government is funding a new $400,000 CCTV crime prevention project to help prevent crime and bolster safety for small businesses in Ingham.Â
The...
City of Gosnells puts illegal dumpers on notice
Western Australia's City of Gosnells Council has installed new signs at a number of illegal dumping hotspots across the City in the hope they...
