Safety

Professor Chuan Zhao with battery. | Newsreel

New proton battery safer and greener than lithium-ion

Australian scientists have developed a new rechargeable battery which uses protons, making it safer and more environmentally friendly than lithium-ion
Read more 6 February 2025
Queensland Life saver. | Newsreel

Lifeguards to remain longer at popular beach

The increased popularity of a Sunshine Coast beach has prompted Council to extend the presence of lifeguards in the area. Sunshine Coast Division 2 Councillor Terry
Read more 5 February 2025
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Heavy vehicle drivers deliver fatigue breaches

Almost five percent of heavy vehicle drivers, intercepted during a two-week operation across Australia, breached fatigue-related regulations. National Heavy Vehicle
Read more 3 February 2025
Police officer looks at computer. | Newsreel

Filipino raid sparks AFP text warning to Aussies

A police raid in the Philippines has prompted local authorities to contact thousands of Australians warning them to be alert to potential scams. Australian Federal
Read more 31 January 2025
School zone 40 km/h sign. | Newsreel

17,300 speedsters caught in lead up to schools’ return

More than 17,000 Queenslanders were caught speeding over the school holidays, with police urging drivers to slow down as children return to the classroom this
Read more 28 January 2025
Deepfake graphic. | Newsreel

Police warning over children using deepfakes to harass

An increase in the incidence of children using artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfakes to harass classmates has promoted a warning from the Australian Federal
Read more 28 January 2025
Forensic scientist. | Newsreel

Police missing the clues on full potential of forensics

Australian law enforcement bodies are missing the opportunity to prevent crime, by not fully utilising forensic intelligence. A study by Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Read more 24 January 2025
Airport scene at sunset. | Newsreel

Review of aviation and maritime security laws

Federal laws covering aviation and maritime security are being reviewed as terrorism makes room for new threats to our transport infrastructure. The Parliamentary Joint
Read more 23 January 2025
Teen girl texting. | Newsreel

One in four young Aussie girls propositioned online

More than a quarter of adolescent girls in Australia have been sexually propositioned online. New research, released by eSafety, found 26.3 percent of girls had
Read more 23 January 2025
Adult and child hand in hand. | Newsreel

Child Death Review Board leads inquiry into Blue Card

Queensland’s Blue Card Child Protection System will be reviewed by the state’s Child Death Review Board to identify systemic weaknesses. Premier David Crisafulli
Read more 21 January 2025