Is local intervention the missing key to tackling Queensland's youth crime surge? 

Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber joined Carla to reveal how new specialised schools, intensive 12-month mentorship programs, and tougher laws work together to reform young offenders.

Is local intervention the missing key to tackling Queensland's youth crime surge? 
Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber joined Carla to reveal how new specialised schools, intensive 12-month mentorship programs, and tougher laws work together to reform young offenders.

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Can trade schools stop Youth Crime? QLD unveils Townsville hub

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A Logan resident is sounding the alarm after foxes taking over a local bushland reserve caused native bandicoots to disappear from his backyard. 

Hear why Logan City Council claimed its hands are tied when it comes to trapping pest species on public land and why locals aren't buying it.

A Logan resident is sounding the alarm after foxes taking over a local bushland reserve caused native bandicoots to disappear from his backyard. 
Hear why Logan City Council claimed its hands are tied when it comes to trapping pest species on public land and why locals aren't buying it.

Why Logan Council refuses to trap wily foxes devastating local wildlife

Spinal Life Australia CEO Mark Townend revealed how systemic administrative failures are draining billions from Australia’s $56 billion disability scheme. 

Hear why frontline care advocates argue that fixing bureaucracy and adopting real-time claim checks is the only way to safeguard care for the nation's most vulnerable.

Spinal Life Australia CEO Mark Townend revealed how systemic administrative failures are draining billions from Australia&rsquo;s $56 billion disability scheme.&nbsp;
Hear why frontline care advocates argue that fixing bureaucracy and adopting real-time claim checks is the only way to safeguard care for the nation's most vulnerable.

Can trade schools stop Youth Crime? QLD unveils Townsville hub

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