The most dangerous period for scooter riders is during the afternoon commute, says the RACQ. Photo: Thomas Wolter/Pixabay Queensland’s automotive insurer RACQ says it has recorded a 20 per cent increase in motor insurance claims for collisions with bicycles and scooters. And claims are peaking in the afternoon commute with road users more tired and…
FLASHBACK …. flooding in Ingham, Far North Queensland, in 2018. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI NSW farmer Peter Lake has a simple message for politicians on both sides of the ideological divide – don’t talk the talk, walk the talk. “I don’t see our major political parties (are) brave enough to make the decisions that the majority…
Some of the damage done by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to Byron Bay, NSW. Photo: Climate Council More than 44,000 claims have been lodged in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) says. While the vast majority of claims came from Queensland, fears of wind damage proved to be unfounded, the…
Picture: stock British health insurer Bupa says their patients remain fully covered after Healthscope cancelled contracts with them and 22 other Australian Health Service Alliance-allied insurers. Bupa says the full coverage at Healthscope hospitals will remain until at least February 20, 2025, and possibly beyond for some treatments. Healthscope said their contract with Bupa will terminate…