Organised crime gangs who recruit children could face life in jail under new Victorian laws

Organised crime figures who recruit children could face life in prison under new maximum penalties introduced by the Victorian government. The move comes amid concerns organised crime groups are recruiting children to carry out firebombings of hospitality venues and other serious crimes. Crime syndicates are using encrypted digital platforms to recruit vulnerable teenagers with intellectual…

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Saskatchewan health technology leaders looking to province to adopt innovations

Health technology leaders in Saskatchewan say they have answers to some of the province’s most pressing health care challenges, but require more collaboration from the government to advance their innovations. The half-dozen technology founders and innovators shared their perspectives with the province’s health minister on the benefits of working with Saskatchewan leaders in the sector…

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ASIC launches criminal investigation into Zone RV as new allegations emerge

The corporate regulator has launched a criminal investigation into a failed Queensland luxury caravan company amid fresh allegations the former director illegally paid dividends to shareholders. Zone RV collapsed in December owing $42 million to creditors before the Sunshine Coast business was wound up in January. More than 100 customers, many of them retirees, collectively…

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Extreme weather part of 400% hike in Alberta home insurance premiums over 20 years: StatsCan

Data suggests homeowners’ insurance in Alberta increased nearly five times in a 20-year period — the highest increase of any province. That data, part of a study released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday, indicates homeowners’ insurance premiums in Alberta went up 391.6 per cent from December 2005 to December 2025. More recently, rates have jumped 55.8 per cent in Alberta from…

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Roger Jaensch returns to Tasmanian cabinet, taking on most of outgoing minister Jane Howlett’s portfolios

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has announced a reshuffle of his cabinet, following the resignation of former racing minister Jane Howlett from the frontbench on Tuesday. Roger Jaensch will take on the portfolios for Tourism, Hospitality and Events; Minister for Racing; Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs; and Minister for the Arts. Current Minister for Education,…

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