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Choice reveals Australian insurers with biggest price hikes in the past year

Kogan, RAC and Honey were the worst offenders, raising rates by more than 30%, while only one brand lowered its quotes

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Notorious crash highway Qld's most despised road

Queensland's major arterial Bruce Highway, that's been the subject of much political debate, has been ranked as the Sunshine State's most hated road.

AAP

Rise in burglary claims across Queensland: insurer

Break-ins are on the rise in Queensland, with some regions recording a doubling of home theft claims according to RACQ insurance.

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Hefty fine for RACQ after misleading discounts

Insurer RACQ has been hit with a $10 million penalty in the Federal Court after potentially misleading customers about price discounts.

AAP

Hundreds of fines issued in first three months of Queensland's new e-scooter rules

Following new rules introduced by the Queensland government in November, personal mobility device riders have been fined for a range of offences including speeding more than 30kph over the limit.

ABC News

Queensland drives electric car-charging highway further

Another 33 regional towns have been earmarked for electric car chargers in a $20 million project to extend Queensland's "electric super highway".

AAP

Radars that detect red light-runners to be rolled out at 15 crash-prone Queensland intersections

The Queensland government will install more "Hold the Red" radars at targeted locations in the hope of reducing crashes caused by people running red lights.

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In Queensland, where you're most likely to get your car stolen, people are taking steps to foil would-be thieves

Queensland has been given the unfortunate title of the state or territory where you are most likely to have your car stolen.

ABC News

Queensland announces $6,000 rebate for buyers of new electric vehicles

Queensland drivers can now receive a $6,000 rebate when they purchase certain electric vehicles.

ABC News

Father pursuing legal action against child safety department after mother left daughters Chloe and Darcey Conley to die in hot car

Peter Jackson is pursuing legal action, seeking damages for personal injuries he says stem from the deaths of his daughters.

ABC News

Regional and remote Queenslanders lagging behind in uptake of electric vehicles

Drivers in Queensland's south-east are leading the electric car transition, accounting for about 90 per cent of all registered EVs. But experts say range anxiety needs to be addressed to win over those who live outside major centres.

ABC News

Police warn against leaving children in locked cars as south-east Queensland heatwave continues

The 30-year-old woman was taken into custody after police were called to rescue a child left unattended in a Toowoomba shopping centre car park.

ABC News

Qld urged to bring in New Year's legally

The government has told Queenslanders to enjoy the more than 130 licensed fireworks displays planned for New Year's Eve rather than risk injuries or fines.

AAP

Queensland government's $10m engine-immobiliser plan to stop car theft 'not worth it', RACQ says

Plans to install thousands of engine immobilisers to prevent car theft in north Queensland have been dismissed by the RACQ as "worthless".

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Electric trucks could reduce peak hour traffic and climate emissions if they were exempt from curfews, transport experts say

The transport industry is the second-biggest polluter in Australia and its decarbonisation is critical to meet lagging climate change targets, but industry insiders say simple changes to regulation could be made now to charm the freight industry into making the switch.

ABC News

Brisbane footpath failures documented in RACQ survey, safety concerns for schoolchildren raised

The RACQ releases its latest report into footpath safety around Brisbane, which finds some suburbs are worse off than others.

ABC News

Drivers in some capital cities will notice a rise in fuel prices this weekend. Here's why

The petrol price cycle means many motorists will be paying more at the bowser on Saturday and Sunday. It's been described as a cycle with "no rational explanation".

ABC News

The price of diesel is increasing — and when it comes to the cost of living, that means more bad news for Australians

Exceptionally high diesel prices are being experienced across the globe, but using petrol (or not using a car at all) doesn't necessarily mean you'll be immune to the impacts.

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E-scooters help Australia's net-zero goals, but medics warn about long-term injuries

A regional emergency department specialist says they see about one patient a day with injuries from an e-scooter accident as a new survey shows riders are not taking safety seriously.

ABC News

Why is diesel so expensive? Retailers are charging 20c per litre more than they should, fuel watchers say

Australians are paying about 20 cents a litre more for diesel than they should be, consumer advocates say. They say there doesn't seem to be a good answer for the high prices.

ABC News

As petrol prices soar, eco-driving can save money on fuel and reduce emissions, experts say

With average daily fuel prices reaching all-time highs, a few small changes to your driving style could save you money on fuel and reduce emissions.

ABC News

Brisbane's petrol prices to hit record highs, RACQ urges drivers to fill up now

Prices are following a global trend, with high oil prices driven by the war in Ukraine and China easing its COVID-19 restrictions and increasing its demand for oil.

ABC News

Why is petrol still so expensive in Queensland? When will fuel costs go down?

With fuel prices nudging $2.20 a litre in Brisbane, a tank of petrol can put a sizeable dent on your bank balance, so why is fuel so expensive in Queensland and when will prices drop?

ABC News

Electric vehicle insurance costs are expensive for good reason

The cost of insuring electric vehicles will eventually drop as demand rises, but in the meantime the fledgling supply chain and relatively new tech attracts premiums almost double that of a regular car.

ABC News

Fuel price relief imminent as 'discount' phase begins in parts of Queensland

Fuel prices are finally starting to ease around Queensland, with some regions set to see February prices of less than $2 per litre at the bowser by next week.

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