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Australia CPI and Prisoners

Today I just picked a topic to see if there is any relationship between CPI and the number of prisoners. First of all, the answer is that there is no strong or consistent direct relationship. Although higher CPI may contribute to a rise in crime, it does not always do...

Two boys fatally stabbed in Cobblebank

In September 2025, two boys, aged 12 and 15, were fatally stabbed in Cobblebank, Melbourne. This tragedy has once again raised concerns among Melburnians about rising crime rates and the safety of their families in western Melbourne. A Young Suburb Facing Rapid Growth Cobblebank is a relatively young suburb located...

Porepunkah Shooting: Worst Case Against Police Officers

Recently, in Victoria, public attention has been focused on the manhunt for the gunman responsible for killing two police officers in Porepunkah on the morning of August 26. More than 450 officers are currently involved in the investigation, and the search for the suspect has continued for four days since...

Victoria Crime Rate Hits 10-Year High

The Crime Statistics Agency has released the latest crime statistics for Victoria for the year ending March 2025 (Apr 2024 – Mar 2025). The total number of recorded offences across the state was 627,268, representing a 17.1% increase compared to March 2024 (Apr 2023 – Mar 2024). The offence rate...

Shock and Fear for Parents of 1,200 Children

Yesterday, distressing news spread across Melbourne, leaving many parents shocked and concerned. More than 1,200 children have been asked to undergo testing for infectious diseases after a childcare worker was charged with over 70 offences. The offences are alleged to have occurred at a centre in Point Cook, with eight...

New Child Safety Rules Starting 1 September 2025

From 1 September 2025, new safety rules will be added to the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard. One key change is prohibiting the use of vaping substances and devices. Last year, the Australian Government passed a new law — the Therapeutic Goods and Other...

Seems alright. Havent been stabbed yet. - Ropes Crossing

I have lived here for 13 years. Yes I have suffered property loss but I could also live on the Northern Beaches and still had property stolen. If you ... - Ropes Crossing

i live near the train station and when i was 9 i saw some old guy taking drugs some of my neighbour physically fighting but it normally very quiet - Penshurst

I moved to the central west the village of Bogan Gate recently to be engaged in aged care work An industry that is crying out for workers in the regio... - Bogan Gate

mount waverley safe if you want to walk around most parts of the surburb even at night but if your around the train station the pinewood and wavelrey ... - Mount Waverley

Frankston is dangerous. - Frankston

i usually feel quite safe but recently ive seen these little thugs running a muck around horsham. and im not impressed that the skatepark hasnt had th... - Horsham

I feel unsafe walking in the streets and shopping centre to may migrants in Lane Cove I feel like a foreigner may say something rude to me or going to... - Lane Cove North

no there are motorcycles and Harleys and banged up cars doing laps and scaring people at night constantly - Moorooduc

yeah shes pretty good - Wallington

l have lived in ascot vale for 45 years same place. l like ascot vale its quiet where l lived but l almost had 2 home invasion but at different times ... - Ascot Vale

While I was away visiting my late brother in hospital my deadlocked house In Melton South was smashed into thoroughly ransacked and burgled. I did not... - Melton South

Population	25,422,788
Median Age	38
Households	10,852,208 private dwellings
Top Languages	English, Mandarin and Arabic
Born Overseas	33.1%
Religious Affiliation	No Religion(38.4%), Catholic(20.0%) and Anglican(9.8%)

VIC	331 stations, ~22,000 officers and staff
NSW	430+ stations, ~20,000 officers and staff
QLD	350+ stations, ~17,000 officers and staff
SA	135+ stations, ~6,000 officers and staff
WA	150+ stations, ~9,000 officers and staff
ACT	6 stations and Centres, ~900 officers and staff
TAS	66 stations, ~2000 officers and staff

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Australia CPI and Prisoners

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New Child Safety Rules Starting 1 September 2025

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