The Qld emergency services and tourism leaders at the entrance to Crystal Cascades swimming hole at Cairns. Photo: supplied Six deaths in 12 months at popular waterfalls and swimming holes in Far North Qld have prompted a group warning from emergency services and tourism leaders. The warning was made by the Queensland Police Service, Tourism…
Picture: stock The federal mid-year budget fails to address the housing crisis with a great deal of work still needed, says Homelessness Australia (HA). HA says the latest official data shows that 109,557 people had sought help to find long-term housing in 2023-24 with just 4937 finding a home. There has been a 15.7 per…
Fines for not wearing a seatbelt, speeding, and running red lights will increase from July 1, as part of a crackdown on continued road behaviour exhibited by Queensland motorists. The current fine of $413 for no seatbelt will be raised by a staggering 160 per cent to $1078, and four demerit points (up from three).…