Schools, P&Cs, Local Governments, PCYCs and clubs such as Rotary are being encouraged by Member for Warrego Ann Leahy to put up their hand for grants aimed at enhancing road safety across the regions. MS Leahy says all such groups now have an opportunity to receive funding to implement and … [Read more...]
MP Ann Leahy Seeks a Brush with the Law
Painted speed zone warnings on the road - They do it down south and the Member for Warrego, Ann Leahy, wants to see those big bold warnings here. Ms Leahy says the New South Wales practice of speed zones painted on the road is along overdue must. “You can’t miss it, and this is something that … [Read more...]
Police Hit the Road – Big Time
If you had been thinking you’d noticed more Police on our roads and highways over the last week or so you’d be right…but in the immortal words of those 20th century philosophers, rock group, Bachman Turner Overdrive…“You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” Get ready to spot Police everywhere and be ready to … [Read more...]
Thanks, & Tar…
We’ll need to keep an eye out, watch our speeds and allow a bit longer to get to places around road works that are getting underway across the regions from the first of May. The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be undertaking asphalt works on various sections of South West … [Read more...]
Charleville police Ramp up for Easter
We’ve heard the warnings from Senior Police, Politicians and now local law enforcement in Our Towns are on the roads and ready for the Blitz. And make no mistake- Motorists travelling on roads around the Charleville District this Easter can expect to see more police with extra officers deployed … [Read more...]
Sad Event Sounds a Warning
It was last Wednesday, when Blackall Police attended a remote location approximately 60 kilometres from the Blackall township - It was the scene of an horrific accident that has left Police wondering how anyone survived. A dual cab four-wheel drive vehicle had been involved in a rollover style … [Read more...]
Turn It On – But Safely
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace is urging us to develop a new approach to a favourite turn on. She has launched a safety campaign to better protect Queenslanders against electrical shock in their homes. The ‘One safety switch may not be enough’ campaign kicks off this week and … [Read more...]
Time for a Quad Safety Re-Think
With Queensland claiming the sad mantle of being the state with 25% of the nation’s Quad Bike fatalities in 2015, it’s time, according to the Queensland Coroner’s Office for us to re-think quad safety. Peter DeWaard from the Coroner’s Office says mandatory helmet wearing is key. He says … [Read more...]
Think you Can speed safely? Think again
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...]
The Heat is On and The Warning is Out
Firefighters are bracing for another hot and dry period with heightened temperatures and increased fire danger keeping Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) on alert. Rural Fire Service Assistant Commissioner Tom Dawson says high temperatures were continuing to cause erratic fire … [Read more...]
