A Personal Safety Survey, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, has found an estimated 2.7 million Australians have been stalked, with women more likely to be followed by a man they know.
Data reveals social media negatively affecting teens' life satisfaction
The federal government is promising to introduce age restrictions to social media.
Photo shows Impact On Teen Happiness: Emoticons on a white background with a phone in the middle.Has Video Duration: 4 minutes 15 seconds.Anthony Albanese on social media age limit proposal
Anthony Albanese says the government will legislate social media age limits ahead of the next election.
Photo shows The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wearing a black overcoat and orange tie speaking during a tv news interview.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 36 seconds.Alice Springs council declares two-year ban on bush footy finals amid crime fears
This bush footy competition brings hundreds of people to Alice Springs from remote communities each year, but a council ban means they will no longer be able to play finals in town.
Photo shows Men play on a footy fieldPolice retraction says Alice Springs bar Bojangles not to blame for vicious CBD brawl
Police say Bojangles patrons were not the "primary instigators" of violence in Alice Springs on July 8, which contributed to the declaration of the outback town's second curfew.
Photo shows The exterior of a saloon bar in the outback town of Alice Springs'Disgusting' behaviour: Police investigate fight among spectators at Perth junior football game
WA Police Force is investigating after a number of people were injured in a brawl involving spectators at a junior football game in Perth.
Photo shows A bright yellow oval shaped ball being held in the airL-platers tailgated, flashed and honked as aggressive driving on the rise
This driving instructor has seen cars mounting footpaths, tailgating, light-flashing and dangerous overtaking on single lane suburban streets. Road rage is on the rise, and L-platers are an easy target.
Photo shows A man sitting in the driver's seat of a car holding onto the steering wheel.Nightmares, headaches, crying in the car: College staff describe impact of 'unsafe' work environment
Current and former staff of a Victorian high school say they feel unsupported as they face abuse, stalking and feelings of dread in their roles.
Photo shows A young person wearing a hood and beanie sits with their head in their hands against a brick wall.Stab-resistant vests to be trialled at Townsville hospital after knife attack on security guard
Security guards at one of Queensland's largest hospitals will be issued with reinforced protective vests, amid state-wide concerns over a rise in knife crime.
Photo shows An unidentified person holding a knife in a threatening manner.Volleyball Australia apologises to former players for physical and psychological abuse
The board of Volleyball Australia has issued an apology to former players who suffered through "an environment of fear," coercive control, physical and psychological abuse.
Photo shows Volleyballs genericTough new liquor rules take effect in Kimberley towns to mixed community reactions
Brought in to reduce skyrocketing rates of alcohol-fuelled violence, the new rules take effect in Broome and Derby today.
Photo shows Liquor restrictions on display at Divers Tavern in Broome.More police to be sent to WA's far north to help enforce new alcohol restrictions
The number of police officers targeting alcohol-related crime in WA's remote Kimberley region will be bolstered ahead of new liquor restrictions coming into effect from next week.
Photo shows Steve Thompson stands outside of Broome Police StationRanger slams 'selfish' vandals after fresh graffiti found at popular Glasshouse Mountains lookout
The Sunshine Coast's culturally significant Mount Ngungun has been damaged for a second time in recent years, with engravings carved into rocks along a much-loved walking track.
Photo shows paint on rocksTeenagers trying to escape man who allegedly hit one of them with 'metal baseball bat', court hears
Six teenagers charged over an incident outside a shopping centre in Adelaide's north-west – which allegedly involved "swinging a large knife" – had been trying to escape an adult who had been "consistently pursuing" the group, a court has heard.
Photo shows The outside of a shopping centreRock-throwing, knife-wielding teens arrested in Adelaide, police say
Police say they were called to an Adelaide shopping centre after reports a group of youths were threatening a man. Six teenagers have been arrested and charged with aggravated affray.
Photo shows Entrance of a shopping centre with sign that reads Armada ArndalePolice investigate after country footy day takes violent turn
Esperance police say a man was "set upon by multiple people" following a local football match, leaving him with concussion and lacerations to his head and face.
Photo shows A yellow Australian rules ball sitting on the grass.'Criminals will fight back': Proposed new law allowing people to kill home intruders not perfect, victim warns
More than 40,000 Queenslanders want Castle Law to use lethal force against home intruders, but the law society says existing laws allowing reasonable force have served the community well.
Photo shows CCTV of two young men looking around a homeFurther booze bans to be introduced in WA's Kimberley, with limits on trading hours
The Director of Liquor Licensing announces the sale of takeaway alcohol in the Kimberley town of Derby will be banned each Sunday and Monday, alongside further restrictions on trading hours in Broome.
Photo shows A crushed can of mixer floats in the dirty incoming tide'Her parents have failed her': Teenager sentenced over torture of 13yo at Noosa
The Maroochydore District Court heard the teenager was one of three girls who lured the victim to a house before inflicting four hours of abuse.
Photo shows A girl and a woman cross a road together, the girl wearing a black jumper over her head to hide her identify.,'Incredibly dangerous': Police investigating laser targeting of RFDS aircraft
WA Police are calling for information after a green "high-powered" laser light was pointed at a Royal Flying Doctor Service plane landing in Broome.
Photo shows red, white and blue jet on the tarmac in Broome'A reckless and dangerous act': Police investigate toppling of 4G mobile phone tower
For the second time in as many years, a mobile tower in the New South Wales town of Mullumbimby has been toppled in what police suspect was a deliberate act of vandalism.
Photo shows A large mobile tower sits collapsed on it's side.