A new Easter road safety campaign is urging drivers to rethink their speeding habits on Queensland roads. The new advertisement, launched this week, shows how everyday people can be adversely affected by speed through one wrong choice on the road. Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark … [Read more...]
Look for More than Just a Van – Or BETTER yet – Don’t SPEED…
Speed camera trailers will be rolled out on Queensland roads from tomorrow as police ramp up their traffic blitz as part of this year’s Christmas Road Safety Campaign. The five new speed camera trailers will be managed remotely and used in high-risk areas where it is not currently safe or … [Read more...]
Police Issue Safety Alert to Motorcyclists
Police are urging motorcyclists to take extra care on Queensland roads following a tragic week of motorcycle fatalities. Queensland has already recorded 59 motorcycle fatalities on its roads this year, including six fatalities in the past week. Road Policing Command Inspector Peter … [Read more...]
The Weekend Road Disaster – Police Gear Up and Call for More Care
Queensland police are pleading with all road users to be extra vigilant following a horrific start to the Christmas school holidays. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating says seven people had lost their lives in road traffic crashes since Friday. “We have seen a very … [Read more...]
Citytrain Travel to be Refunded as Delays Continue
Delays to rail services are expected to stretch into this afternoon on the Cleveland line following today’s QR dramas. Expect delays on the southeast Queensland rail network of five and 15 minutes. The delays and disruptions have been enough for the Government to step in and demand all … [Read more...]
Cleveland Line Delays
The Ferny Grove and Cleveland train lines are expected to be set back by 30 minutes as the network recovers from the chaos that gripped Greater Brisbane’s rail services this morning. QR says this morning’s delays are the result, not of the driver shortage, but the result of track maintance work … [Read more...]
Huge Delays as Police Crash Investigators investigate a Fatal accident
One person is dead and another being treated for minor injuries after a tragic and horrific crash this morning at the Old Cleveland Road-Moreton Bay Rd - Finucane Rd intersection, at Capalaba The accident happened in the early hours of this morning when a semi-trailer collided with a sedan, … [Read more...]
I’m sorry – But your train may not run.
As the Minister for Rail Sterling Hinchliffe says “Sorry”- Commuters to and from Redlands can expect delays and a cut back in rail services as the State Government works to unscramble its Rail Time table mess. QR has announced interim time tables and here’s what the changes look like for services … [Read more...]
How Will SEQ shape up over 50 Years?
The Community Consultation period begins now for the new draft South East Queensland Regional Plan released today by Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, Jackie Trad. The plan affects the area east from Redland to Toowoomba in the west, north to Noosa and … [Read more...]
Queenslanders reminded to drive safely during Spring Break
As we start the September holidays with some fairly ropey weather, it means that Police manning Operation Spring Break have their work cut out for them as the usual “fools in the damp” seem destined to continue their dumb ways. Local Police, Police Minister Bill Byrne and Commissioner Ian Stewart … [Read more...]
