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 2025Safety
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
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 more21 October 2025
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 more20 October 2025
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 more20 October 2025
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 more20 October 2025
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 more15 October 2025
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 more13 October 2025
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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All of South-East Queensland under a fire ban
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) has extended a local fire ban to cover the entire South-East Queensland region for at least the next week.
Yesterday, the QFD put in
Read more1 October 2025