Safety

Knives confiscated by the Queensland Police Force. | Newsreel

Jack’s Law to be made permanent in Queensland

Trial laws allowing police to conduct random wanding of people in search of knives will become permanent. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said Jack’s Law, named
Read more 25 February 2025
3D road markings, Adelaide, Australia.

3D road markings to improve pedestrian safety

New 3D road markings have been installed on Adelaide roads in an attempt to improve pedestrian safety. The new “Dragon Teeth” markings are a result of a partnership
Read more 19 February 2025
Child and AI chatbot. | Newsreel

Children exposed to disturbing chatbot conversations

AI-driven chatbots are exposing Australian children to interactive content across a range of topics from sex to drug-taking, self-harm, suicide and serious illnesses,
Read more 18 February 2025
Airport departures Melbourne. | Newsreel

Police respond to 4200 airport incidents over holidays

Police were called to more than 4000 incidents at Australia’s major airports over the Christmas-New Year holiday period. Australian Federal Police (AFP) Aviation
Read more 18 February 2025
Woman applying sunscreen. | Newsreel

ATO clarifies smokescreen around sunscreen

If the price of your favourite skin care product goes up, don’t blame the ATO. That’s the message the Australian Taxation Office after recent reports suggested the
Read more 18 February 2025
Mother and daughter. | Newsreel

MedicAlert partnership a boost for Queensland police

A new partnership will help police locate Queenslanders with diminished capacity that become lost or are reported missing. Queensland Police Service (QPS) Detective
Read more 17 February 2025
Woman on phone in car. | Newsreel

Road safety messaging targets “other drivers”

A new road safety campaign in the United States is leaning into research that shows most drivers think other road users are the problem. Transurban, which operates toll
Read more 17 February 2025
Online dating app

Valentine’s Day warning from police

“Hello reader, it’s me, the Editor, from Newsreel dating, i’m glad to talk to you here, i hope that we can get to know more …” Are you hooked? Australian
Read more 14 February 2025
Sunshine Coast waste collection truck. | Newsreel

Battery collection points expanded to counter fire risk

An increasing trend of battery-related fires has prompted an expansion of collection points to dispose of batteries and a review of fire risk management. Queensland
Read more 13 February 2025
April Freeman KC. | Newsreel

Freeman to lead Expert Legal Panel

Newly appointed King’s Counsel April Freeman will lead the Queensland Government’s panel to advise on changes to the Youth Justice Act. State Minister Youth Justice
Read more 13 February 2025