15K views · 96 reactions | Victoria's police are backing plans to fit child criminals with GPS monitoring bracelets as soon as they're released on bail. It's the latest tactic to crack down on our crime wave. 7NEWS at 6pm | More local news: 7NEWS.com.au/news/vic #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne | Facebook

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11K views · 194 reactions | As new alcohol restrictions hit Alice Springs to combat a growing crime wave, the PM isn't ruling out going a step further by banning all liquor. Residents, business and community leaders are now demanding tougher action. MORE: https://nine.social/6gU #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News | Facebook

4.3K views · 19 reactions | There's a crime wave going on in Orange and it appears to be never ending. Break-ins, car theft, vandalism attacks, people caught with weapons. It happens every day. One city councillor today called for locals to help police who are stretched to the limit. | 7NEWS Central West | Facebook

105K views · 607 reactions | Extra police have been called in to Taree, to help break a crime wave across the town's CBD. Locals are distraught and angered, hoping CCTV will track down whoever's behind the smash and grabs. #NBNNews | Nightly at 6pm | NBN Television | Facebook