Over the weekend, Australians in the regions demand the State government to pass reforms to reduce youth crime.

The latest town affected by youth crime in regional New South Wales is Moree, where the number of robberies and car thefts has increased.

But also advocates and academics believe a community approach program is necessary to reduce crime.

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Produced By: Ash Taylor

Featured In Story: Louise Morley – Social worker and Senior Lecturer at the University of New England, and Brandon Moylan MP – State Member for the Tablelands

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 25 February 2025