Perth to trial female friendly parking bays AND MORE...

Redcliffe Crimestoppers campaign ‘Dob in a Dealer’ A new Crimestoppers campaign has been launched in Redcliffe to help deal with growing drug problems. ‘Dob in a Dealer’ was launched at the Redcliffe PCYC last week, where people are encouraged to report anonymously any information that could help police put a stop to those making and dealing drugs. Deception Bay Police officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Terry Wyatt said the targeted drug, ice not only affects the person using the drug, but it has a domino effect linked to domestic violence and other crimes.                                         Perth to trial female friendly parking bays Australia’s first female-friendly parking bays will be trialled in Perth’s CBD. The pink bays will be rolled out in Perth’s Pier Street car park for a three month trial with the 28-space area featuring better lighting, and closer access to CCTV cameras and lift wells. The City Council of Perth spokesman Martin Mileham said the council is trialling the idea to make women feel safer. Parking bays for women already exist in countries such as Germany, Korea and China.   Truck owners concerned over abolished wage tribunal A bill will be introduced into Parliament next week to eliminate the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal who currently set minimum pay rates for the trucking industry. Employment Minister Michaelia Cash said that the Government will support the truck owners and drivers to ensure that their livelihood is not destroyed by the pay rates. The Senate crossbench are supportive with the elimination of the tribunal and the Federal Government is confident they have the numbers to delay the pay order.   Zika virus confirmed to cause birth defects The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that the Zika virus causes severe birth defects, including microcephalic. Hundreds of babies were born in Brazil last year with microcephaly, a syndrome where children are born with unusually small heads. The defects coincided with a spike in Zika infections, leading experts to suspect the mosquito-borne virus.   Arab police officer achieves highest rank ever attained by a Muslim in the force An Arab police officer has been promoted by Israel to the highest rank ever attained by a Muslim in the force. Jamal Hakrush starts his job as deputy commissioner after months of violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Mr Hakrush will oversee policing in Arab communities where there is a longstanding distrust of the police. A fifth of Israel's population is Arab and they often complain that areas in which they live are not so well policed and have poorer public services