Young boxer who found purpose through sport sets eyes on Olympics
When Brody Masterson straps on his boxing gloves and steps in the ring, he becomes a new person:…
Twelve new offences added to Queensland’s ‘adult crime, adult time’ policy bringing total to 45
Offences like unlawful stalking and conspiring to murder are among the 12 to be added to the Queensland…
Three teenagers arrested following Hampton Park home invasion that left 75-year-old man with injuries
Three Melbourne teens have been arrested following an alleged home invasion in the city’s south-east this morning that…
Alice Springs program Bikes Mwerre marks four years of after-school riding, learning
A spanner turns, a BMX chain clicks into place, and a line of kids roll past wearing helmets…
Grassroots First Nations organisation flags concern for at-risk youth under social media ban
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia’s landmark social media ban is about protecting the wellbeing of children. But…
Children as young as 10 could be fitted with ankle monitors under proposed Queensland laws
Children as young as 10 who break the law in Queensland could be fitted with electronic ankle monitors…
Children risk life in prison for some violent crimes after Victorian parliament passes bill
Children could soon face life in prison for some crimes after the Victorian parliament passed a controversial bill…
These young men escaped restless boredom that led to chaos and crime
Nye was 15 years old when he stole a car with his mates. They were not drunk or…
Ombudsman delivers youth offending warning to Victorian government in extraordinary intervention
Victoria’s prison watchdog has made an extraordinary intervention into Premier Jacinta Allan’s crime crackdown, warning it leads to…
Mar wanted to be a professional basketballer. Desperate for money, he turned to selling drugs
Mar Riek was 13 when he decided he didn’t want to be poor anymore. He’d found his joy…
In Melbourne’s west, residents say street violence has ‘come to their door’
Susan (name changed to protect privacy) doesn’t know what her kids are mixed up in, but she says…
Dedicated radio station launched to help kids in custody get back on track
At the age of 13, Jordan Carlin spent Christmas Day behind bars. It was a low point, but…