Safety

Man looking at invoice on computer. | Newsreel

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
Read more 29 October 2025
Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy. | Newsreel

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
Read more 28 October 2025
Driver using mobile phone while driving.

Confident Aussies want to use mobile phones while driving

The majority of Australian motorists believe it should be legal to use your mobile phone while driving, with an increasing number saying they were confident to drive
Read more 24 October 2025
Young travellers. | Newsreel

Many Aussie travellers opting not to pack insurance

Almost a quarter of young Aussie travellers are heading overseas without travel insurance. Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) CEO Andrew Hall said a recent survey
Read more 21 October 2025
Jessica Hunter. | Newsreel.

Hunter new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs

Australia has a new Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Jessica Hunter would replace Brendan Dowling and lead
Read more 20 October 2025
Drones Moreton Bay. | Newsreel

Fire-starting drones help reduce bushfire risk

Specialised aerial incendiary drones are being used to start controlled fires and reduce bushfire risk north of Brisbane. The City of Moreton Bay has been flying the
Read more 20 October 2025
Cigarettes. | Newsreel

New group targets all links in illicit tobacco market

More than 10 government agencies will work together in a “first-of-its-kind whole-of-Government” capability to tackle the illicit tobacco market. Australian Border
Read more 20 October 2025
Cyclist and car. | Newsreel

Transport study stress tests 30km/h speed limit

Reducing the speed limit in residential streets to 30km/h would significantly boost cyclist safety without having a major impact on car trip times. New modelling by RMIT
Read more 15 October 2025
Tradie at back of van. | Newsreel

Police ratchet up pressure on tool thieves

More than 25,000 tools were stolen across Queensland last financial year, promoting a police campaign with local tradies. Officer in Charge of North Brisbane District
Read more 13 October 2025
QIMR Berghofer Professor David Whiteman. | Newsreel

New melanoma risk factors added to prediction tool

A world-leading melanoma prediction calculator has been upgraded to capture multiple new risk factors and takes into account Australia’s regional
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