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Online marketplaces fail button battery safety test

The vast majority of a random selection of toys purchased from popular online marketplaces have failed safety tests. CHOICE Director of Campaigns Rosie Thomas said 24

Influencer burned for lighting fire on K’Gari

An online influencer has been fined by the Queensland Government for lighting a fire on K’gari. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) Senior Ranger Chad Hoult

Wake-up call for The Wiggles on button batteries

The Wiggles haven been caught up in stoush with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) over merchandising. ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe said the

How flammable is your part of Australia?

By Marta Yebra This year’s fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next a burst of heat, followed by a sharp cold snap. This

New police tool poisons data to hamper cyber crime

Australian police are using “digital poison” in an attempt to thwart cyber criminals. In a collaboration with Monash University, the Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Streamers unique POV exposes police life

Two popular online streamers gave future police officers a real-life point of view of what to expect as a Queensland Police Service recruit. Vindooly and Berticuss

Shoppers not alone exploring Black Friday sales

Black Friday sales are set to be put under the microscope to ensure consumers are not being duped. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct

Blitz reveals mandatory tipping warnings are missing

Thousands of pieces of furniture are still devoid of tipping warnings, despite it being made mandatory six months ago. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

Cybercriminals circle Brisbane 2032 construction boom

The large pipeline of construction activity in Queensland offers a tempting target for cybercriminals. With figures of around $200 billion worth of committed and

Deputy Commissioner Chelepy retires after 40 years

A senior police officer who guided Queensland through a range of natural disasters, and stepped up to guide the Queensland Police Service (QPS) for a short time, is

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