Safety

HomeSafety

Doctor looking at brain scan. | Newsreel

Head knocks “wake up” dementia-inducing viruses

Repeated head knocks have been found to activate dormant dementia-inducing viruses in the brain, opening the door to possible new treatments. A study has found that

Gunfire frequency near schools triggers push for change

Students living in a Chicago suburb hear gunfire so regularly while travelling to and from school, academics are working to change the definition of school gun violence

Ian Stewart new Crime Stoppers Chairperson

Former Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart is the new chair of Crime Stoppers Queensland. CEO David Hansen said Mr Stewart was a seasoned director, executive, and

Police call for input from Queensland Facebook admins

Managers of Queensland’s community Facebook pages are being offered the chance to shape a program which promotes safe online spaces. The Queensland Police Service

Criminals’ assets fund efforts to prevent youth crime

The seized assets of criminals are being used to fund a youth diversion program. Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said almost $29 million would be invested in the

Speed continues to kill as road toll hits 15-year high

The worst annual road toll in 15 years has sparked a call for Queensland drivers to slow down. As fireworks signalled the end of 2024, the statistics showed 302 people

The stats behind our 323 drowning deaths last year

By Tom Hartley and Vaughan Cruickshank Whether it’s sun-soaked beaches, winding rivers, or backyard pools, the aquatic environment is central to the Australian

NYE safety tips as 150,000 head to South Bank

Queensland Police are expecting more than 150,000 people to converge on Brisbane’s South Bank area this evening to watch the New Year’s Eve fireworks. QPS Acting

Grim milestone for Queensland road toll

Fatalities on Queensland roads are at their highest level in a decade. Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said 299 lives had been lost so far in 2024,

Cost of online shopping scams close to $4m

With Australians already almost $4 million out of pocket in 2024 because of online shopping scams, bargain hunters are being warned to be vigilant during end-of-year

Subscribe to our newsletter

Our newsletter