The Liberal National Party has secured a majority government in the sunshine state, though not in the landslide many expected. Here’s where the election was won and lost, and what’s to come.

The Liberal National Party have been ahead in the polls for months, though Labor has made up some ground.

In attempts to curb youth crime, the NT government wants to lower the age of criminal responsibility, while the Coalition in Queensland wants to try children as adults for some crimes.

After some violent incidents, the town is under a curfew from 10pm to 6am. But evidence from cities in Australia and the United States suggest it will bring little benefit.

Sydney has seen two stabbing incidents within days of each other. Grim comparisons are inevitable, but what makes them different?

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission has handed down a damning report into an unlawful policing strategy. It’s the latest example of First Nations children being over-policed.

Certain offences have shown increases in Victoria, NSW and Queensland over the past couple years, but the overall youth crime trend lines have been declining in the past decade.

A shift towards more punitive responses to youth crime by the next government could reverse the progress New Zealand has made in reducing offending and addressing its root causes.

Our research finds at-risk youth in north Queensland wanted to feel safe and included in the community, but often felt the opposite.