This ‘Stop Cyberbullying Day’, RACQ Bank has encouraged its members to make their online safety a top priority, at the same time announcing the Bank had implemented measures to prevent online bullying and harassment.
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed the expansion of Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Super Highway (QESH) to inland areas, enabling drivers to confidently explore more of the State’s regions.
RACQ has warned drivers of changed road conditions this weekend when Brisbane’s busy Riverside Expressway closed for three nights while major construction works took place on the Queen’s Wharf development.
RACQ was pleased Brisbane City Council had announced in today’s Budget it would invest $3.6 billion over the next three years to improve infrastructure across the River City.
Motoring enthusiasts heading to RACQ MotorFest this Sunday have been urged to plan their trip ahead of time with this year’s event held at a new location.
RACQ has urged motorists to have their say on upgrades to Queensland’s longest route, to help inform funding priorities for the Bruce Highway.
RACQ has revealed Brisbane was the most expensive capital city in Australia to fill up the tank in May after the average cost of petrol soared to a new 16-month high.
RACQ has urged the Palaszczuk Government to deliver congestion-busting infrastructure projects and prioritise public transport in the upcoming State Budget with new data confirming Greater Brisbane traffic is worse in some areas than pre-COVID levels.
RACQ Bank has urged Queenslanders to be aware of online scammers, after new data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed Australians lost more than $851 million to scammers in 2020 as more people moved online due to COVID-19.
RACQ’s autonomous Smart Shuttle would take its final lap around the small south east Queensland suburb of Raby Bay on 26 June following a seven month on-road trial.
RACQ has urged drivers to fill the tank at independent service stations offering the cheapest deals after it was revealed motorists in Australia’s five largest cities could have saved almost half a billion dollars by doing so last year.
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to deliver congestion-busting infrastructure projects and prioritise public transport in the upcoming Budget to get Gold Coast commuters moving.
RACQ has urged motorists to be aware of road closures and changed traffic conditions in place on Sunday as thousands of runners compete in the annual Brisbane Marathon.
RACQ has warned Subaru owners to check their car was not impacted by a nation-wide recall of more than 57,000 vehicles.
RACQ has called for better infrastructure to encourage greater suburban uptake of e-scooters and e-mobility devices and more enforcement for those who break the road rules, following the release of Brisbane City Council’s plan to support the rapidly growing technology.
Drivers of a particular 2020 Toyota Hilux model have been caught up in a nation-wide recall over concerns a power wire fault could cause a fire.
RACQ has welcomed the State Government’s plan to take the next step to improve the safety of roadside workers and motorists following its 2020 election promise.
RACQ has urged Queenslanders to exercise caution when using buy now pay later (BNPL) options, after a new survey revealed many shoppers struggled to make the repayments.
RACQ has warned motorists to keep their wits about them at intersections after the State Government moved to scrap a program allowing drivers to turn left on a red traffic light.
As a number of Brisbane fuel retailers hiked prices to a 15-month record high, RACQ has warned drivers not to delay filling the tank if they spotted a good deal.
Hear and Say is helping regional Queenslanders with hearing impairments to program their cochlear implants remotely with new technology thanks to a $20,000 grant from RACQ Foundation.
RACQ has pleaded with drivers to help turn around Queensland’s worsening road toll with 100 lives lost on the State’s roads so far this year following four fatal crashes over the weekend.
RACQ has called on the Federal Government to commit desperately needed funding in the upcoming Budget to fast-track vital road safety upgrades and halt the growing number of lives being lost on Queensland roads.
RACQ has urged the State Government to release more detail about its plans for the Coomera Connector after it was revealed the first stage designs of the $1.5 billion road project may be reduced from six to four lanes in some sections.
RACQ has welcomed the Federal Government’s reported $1.6 billion investment in much-needed new rail and road upgrades across Queensland as part of its Budget.
As house prices continued to soar, Australians wanting to enter the property market have reportedly turned to family members to help secure home loans, with the “Bank of Mum and Dad” now Australia’s ninth largest lender.
As new figures revealed many Australians struggled to maintain the levels of superannuation they’d need for a comfortable retirement, RACQ has offered several tips on how to check in and revive this vital future security blanket.
RACQ has questioned a proposal to overhaul licence fees, stamp duty, fuel excise and registration in favour of a tax per kilometre travelled, saying it would add an unnecessary burden to everyday families, without supporting Australia’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
RACQ has expressed disappointment at the Federal Government’s decision to reduce land transport infrastructure funding for Queensland in this year’s Budget.
Queensland's peak motoring body has issued an urgent warning to car buyers to be on the lookout for dodgy sellers impersonating military personnel, after new figures revealed Australians had already lost more than $288,000 to vehicle scams so far this year.
Mareeba State High School students have been given a helping hand on the road to gaining a driver licence thanks to the donation of a car by RACQ.
RACQ urged Brisbane drivers to plan alternate routes when the Riverside Expressway temporarily closed on selected nights over the next three weeks for construction on the Queen’s Wharf development.
RACQ has expressed disappointment at the State Government’s decision to increase vehicle registration once again, adding a heavy financial burden on Queensland drivers.
RACQ has reminded drivers to pack their patience and prepare for busy highways this Labour Day long weekend when tens of thousands of Queenslanders hit the road.
RACQ has urged Mercedes Benz owners to check whether their car had been recalled after it was revealed airbags in one SUV could spontaneously inflate.
RACQ has welcomed plans for a new cycle bridge at Woolloongabba which formed part of a push to fill in the missing links in Brisbane’s commuter bike network.
As students returned to the classrooms RACQ has reminded drivers to take extra care on the roads, with reduced speed zones in place from Monday.
Better key security, fingerprint technology and PINs could protect drivers from having their cars stolen, under a proposal by RACQ to drive down vehicle theft across the State.
Queenslander’s have been urged to take caution when online shopping, as May’s ‘Click Frenzy’ fast approached.
Far north Queensland was on high alert, as a weather system in the Coral Sea brought hundreds of millimetres of rain to the region, with falls of up to 300 millimetres per day expected in the days ahead.