Tag: Vandalism
Publicans warn of more early closures
Longreach publicans have warned they may consider closing early again on weekends if antisocial behaviour of patrons and vandalism does not improve. [MORE]
Facelift planned for historic Newcastle building
An historic Newcastle East building is set to get a new lease on life, after being subjected to years of vandal attacks.[MORE]
Berlin Holocaust memorial desecrated with swastikas
German police say they are investigating the desecration of the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, after a caretaker for the monument discovered 11 Nazi swastikas on seven of the memorial's pillars.[MORE]
Aurukun council defends 'big brother' cameras
The Aurukun Shire Council is defending installing a 'big brother'-style security system in the community.[MORE]
'Big Brother' to keep eye on Aurukun
Aurukun has installed a camera system in response to increasing crime levels.[MORE]
Forbes saleyards to beef up security
There are plans to triple the number of closed-circuit television cameras at the Central West Livestock Exchange in Forbes.[MORE]
Labor promises more funding to combat graffiti
The State Government has promised an extra $7 million to combat graffiti and vandalism if it wins the election.[MORE]
Man charged over cemetery vandalism
A man has been charged and five others identified by police over a vandalism attack on the Port Macquarie Historic cemetery.[MORE]
Coal ship protesters fined
Ten Greenpeace activists charged with vandalising coal ships have been fined.[MORE]
Police dog quells Beaconsfield disturbance
The Police Dog Squad was called to a disturbance at a house in Beaconsfield early this morning, where a man was smashing windows and threatening the residents. [MORE]
Coal ships vandalism case moves to Cairns
Ten Greenpeace activists have had their court case transferred to Cairns after allegedly vandalising coal ships off Mackay in north Queensland two weeks ago.[MORE]
Coal ship protesters to face court
Ten Greenpeace protesters are due to front a north Queensland court today.[MORE]
Vandal damages Port Adelaide shops
Police are looking for a vandal who damaged several shops at Port Adelaide.[MORE]
50 Melbourne graves vandalised, man arrested
A man has been arrested over the desecration of at least 50 graves at St Kilda Cemetery in Melbourne.[MORE]
Parents urged to help in vandalism fight
Murray Darling MP John Williams is urging parents to take more responsibility for what their children do.[MORE]
Police to question teens over school vandalism
Police in Young hope to formally interview three teenagers in relation to a break and enter and vandalism at the Young High School.[MORE]
Council counts cost of grave vandalism
The Port Macquarie Hastings Council estimates it will cost up to $15,000 to repair a number of gravesites vandalised during a weekend attack at the local historic cemetery.[MORE]
Man jailed after stealing 29 payphones
A man will spend at least 14 months in jail for stealing 29 payphones from the Darwin area.[MORE]
Council targets tree killers
Residents in the Richmond Valley Shire are being asked to report tree killers.[MORE]
Greenpeace coal ship protesters charged
A group of Greenpeace protesters have been charged with vandalising a number of coal ships off the Mackay coast yesterday.[MORE]
Road safety posts stolen
Thieves have stolen more than 100 steel crash barrier posts from beside the Bass Highway in northern Tasmania.[MORE]
High school graffiti threats under investigation
Police have spent the morning investigating threats that have been scrawled across the grounds in graffitti at a southern Sydney high school.[MORE]
Connex angry over train vandalism
Rail operator Connex, is outraged by the actions of a group of youths who allegedly lit a fire on a train at Ringwood Station last night.[MORE]
Teenagers assist police inquiry into school vandalism
The Broken Hill police say two 16-year-old males are helping them with their inquiries into a vandalism attack at the Broken Hill High School.[MORE]
Broken Hill hit by window smashing spree
The Broken Hill Police say there has been a spate of window smashing in the city.[MORE]