Energex crews face 300 threats from pets and people
Energex reports nearly 300 attacks on its Queensland workers in the past year, with aggressive pets and people posing major safety risks. Learn how to keep crews safe.
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Boy, 8, drowns in display home pool in northern Victoria
An eight-year-old autistic boy drowned in a display home pool in Kialla. His father demands pool covers, while the company insists safety regulations were met. Download the 7NEWS app.
Geelong Nightlife Strip Weekend Road Closures
Little Malop Street in Geelong will close weekends for safety improvements. Local businesses divided over the trial starting February 16. Details here.
Police crackdown on e-scooters after rising deaths
Australian police launch major safety crackdown as e-scooter fatalities surge nationwide. New enforcement measures target dangerous riding behavior.
Perth Lantern Festival Fails: No Lanterns For Pre-Paid Tickets
Thousands of Perth residents were left frustrated after the Water Lantern Festival ran out of pre-paid lanterns. Organisers promise refunds amid ACCC scrutiny and social media outrage.
Wiggles Recall Emma Bow Over Button Battery Risk
The Wiggles recall over 3,100 Emma Bows due to missing button battery warnings. Learn about the dangers and the group's safety pledge. Stay informed.
Townsville QCAT Hearings: Friday's Court Schedule
Your essential guide to today's Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearings in Townsville - from neighbourhood disputes to consumer complaints.
Worker dies in tragic M1 upgrade accident near Newcastle
A construction worker has died in a horrific workplace accident on the M1 Pacific Motorway upgrade project near Newcastle, sparking WorkSafe investigations and raising safety concerns.
Cruise safety expert reveals how tragic death could be prevented
A leading cruise safety expert breaks down the preventable tragedy that claimed the life of Brisbane grandmother Suzanne Rees, offering crucial safety advice for Australian travellers.
Power Bank Explodes at Melbourne Airport, Passenger Burned
A routine airport wait turned terrifying when a passenger's power bank spontaneously combusted at Melbourne Airport, causing serious burns and forcing mass evacuations. Authorities issue urgent travel warning.
E-Bike Safety Crisis: Australia's Deadly Electric Boom
As e-bike popularity surges across Australia, alarming safety concerns and tragic fatalities spark urgent calls for regulation and rider education. Discover the hidden dangers of lithium-ion batteries and what experts say needs to change.
Hunter businessman demands cruise cancellation compensation
Newcastle businessman Paul Parker fights for compensation after his luxury European cruise was cancelled, leaving him thousands out of pocket and questioning consumer protections for Australian travellers.
Lightning strike kills golden retriever puppy in SA
A South Australian family's heartbreaking warning after their golden retriever puppy was killed by lightning during a storm, prompting urgent pet safety advice from veterinarians.
FNQ Child Safety Inquiry Moves to Brisbane
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
2025 Shonky Awards: Australia's Worst Rip-Offs Named
Australia's most dubious products and services have been named and shamed in the 2025 Shonky Awards, with everything from misleading insurance to questionable education courses making the hall of shame.
Airdrill fined $115k over worker's crushing death
A West Australian drilling company has been slapped with a $115,000 penalty for failing to maintain a safe workplace, leading to the tragic death of a worker who was crushed by heavy machinery.
Hinchinbrook candidate vows crime crackdown in election pledge
Political hopeful Wayde Chiesa launches hardline campaign against youth crime in Hinchinbrook, pledging tougher measures and community safety reforms ahead of Queensland election.
4chan Skirts Australia's Social Media Age Ban: Expert Explains
Australia's new social media age restrictions have a dangerous gaping hole - and 4chan is slipping right through. A leading cyber safety expert explains why this notorious platform remains accessible to under-16s.
Australia's New Social Media Age Law Protects Kids
Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation requiring parental consent for under-16s on social media platforms, with age verification technology and hefty penalties for non-compliance.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Australia's Worst Products Revealed
Consumer watchdog CHOICE has named and shamed the year's most disappointing products and services in their infamous Shonky Awards. Discover which major Australian companies earned this dubious honour.
CHOICE Shonky Awards 2025: Big Brands Shamed
Australia's consumer watchdog CHOICE has exposed some of the nation's biggest brands for questionable practices in their annual Shonky Awards, with Commonwealth Bank, Temu and health insurer HCF among the major names called out.
Australian Schools Ban Roblox, Approve Reddit
Australian schools are implementing sweeping social media bans, with Reddit getting the green light while Roblox faces exclusion in new national safety guidelines.
Australia Forces Reddit, Kick to Ban Under-16 Users
Major social media platforms including Reddit and Kick have been added to Australia's growing list of digital services required to implement strict age verification or face substantial penalties.
Cessnock man jailed for road rage stabbing attack
A Cessnock man's violent road rage attack involving a knife has resulted in a prison sentence. Discover the shocking details of the incident that left another driver seriously injured.
Townsville QCAT Hearings: Tuesday's Tribunal Cases
Discover what's unfolding at Townsville's QCAT this Tuesday, November 4, as locals bring property disputes, consumer complaints, and neighbourhood conflicts before the tribunal.
Toddler unharmed in Hume Highway crash miracle
A Melbourne family shares their life-saving advice after their toddler walked away unharmed from a terrifying multi-vehicle collision on the Hume Highway, highlighting the critical importance of proper car seat safety.
Australia's Youth Social Media Ban: Reality Check
The Australian government's proposed social media ban for under-16s faces major technical hurdles and privacy concerns. Experts reveal why age verification might create more problems than it solves.
Coroner demands urgent fix at deadly Geelong crossing
A Victorian coroner has called for immediate safety upgrades at a dangerous Geelong level crossing where truck driver John Stubbs lost his life, highlighting systemic failures in railway infrastructure.
Newcastle Police Launch Road Safety Crackdown
Newcastle police launch intensive road safety blitz targeting speeding and distracted drivers in high-risk pedestrian zones across the city.
Cairns e-scooter crash: Man hospitalised after Woree collision
A man has been rushed to Cairns Hospital with serious injuries following a terrifying collision between an e-scooter and a car on Pease Street in Woree. Emergency services responded to the incident that has reignited safety concerns about e-scooter use on
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