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
Read more14 November 2025Safety
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
Read more12 November 2025
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
Read more11 November 2025
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)
Read more11 November 2025
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
Read more11 November 2025
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
Read more10 November 2025
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
Read more7 November 2025
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 more29 October 2025
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 more28 October 2025
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 more24 October 2025