RACQ comes to the rescue of 750,000 Qlders in need
RACQ has urged Queensland drivers to make a regular car maintenance check a New Year’s resolution, after the Club received more than 750,000 call outs to broken down vehicles in 2020.
Plan ahead to beat the Christmas traffic rush
RACQ has revealed the best and worst times to hit the road for Christmas celebrations to avoid dreaded holiday traffic.
RACQ backs commitment for a second Bruce
RACQ has welcomed Labor’s $200 million promise to build an inland alternative to the Bruce Highway from Charters Towers to Mungindi if re-elected and called on other parties and the Federal Government to support the commitment.
Don’t let a flat steal your Christmas cheer
RACQ has urged drivers to check their cars before heading off on a Christmas road trip, after it was revealed its Roadside Assistance patrols attended nearly 17,000 calls for help last festive season.
Christmas 'Grinch' at Brisbane and GC bowsers
RACQ has warned Brisbane and Gold Coast motorists to fill up the tank immediately before cheap fuel disappeared and they were forced to pay top dollar at the pump this Christmas.
RACQ urges Qlders to lock up or lose it this Christmas
As Queenslanders get ready to head away for the silly season, one of the State’s largest insurers has urged homeowners to be wary of thieves.
Survive your drive this holiday period: RACQ
RACQ has urged Bundaberg drivers to take extra care as they hit the road for the start of school holidays, after it was revealed RACQ’s Air Rescue Network had responded to a distressing number of motor vehicle crashes this year.
Survive your drive this holiday period: RACQ
RACQ has urged drivers in the Mackay and Townsville regions to take extra care as they hit the road for the start of school holidays, after it was revealed RACQ’s Air Rescue Network had responded to a distressing number of motor vehicle crashes this year.
Survive your drive this holiday period: RACQ
RACQ has urged Toowoomba drivers to take extra care as they hit the road for the start of school holidays, after it was revealed RACQ’s Air Rescue Network had responded to a distressing number of motor vehicle crashes this year.
Survive your drive this holiday period: RACQ
RACQ has urged Sunshine Coast drivers to take extra care as they hit the road for the start of school holidays, after it was revealed RACQ’s Air Rescue Network had responded to a distressing number of motor vehicle crashes this year.
Survive your drive this holiday period: RACQ
RACQ has urged drivers in Mount Isa to take extra care as they hit the road for the start of school holidays, after it was revealed RACQ’s Air Rescue Network had responded to a distressing number of motor vehicle crashes this year.
Survive your drive this holiday period: RACQ
RACQ has urged central Queensland drivers to take extra care as they hit the road for the start of school holidays, after it was revealed RACQ’s Air Rescue Network had responded to a distressing number of motor vehicle crashes this year.
Protests cause Monday morning traffic chaos
RACQ has warned motorists to avoid the Brisbane CBD this morning, as protesters blocked the intersection at Edward Street at Queen Street.
Say ho, ho, no to scammers this Christmas: RACQ Bank
With almost $7 million lost to online shopping scams this year, RACQ Bank has called on Queenslanders to play it smart this Christmas.
Spark joy, not fires, this Christmas: RACQ
As Queenslanders decorated their homes for the festive season, RACQ has urged them to check their Christmas lights carefully, with its new insurance claims data revealing 20 percent of home fires were caused by an electrical fault.
9,500 reasons to cool car park rage this Christmas
RACQ has warned Queenslanders against flocking to car parks this Christmas, after recording nearly 9,600 claims for carpark crashes in the past year.
Qlders risk putting Christmas on credit
New research has found one in two Queenslanders felt the festive season was a financial burden, with more than one third set to start the new year on the wrong foot, putting their Christmas expenses on credit.
Shocking spike in drivers running reds: RACQ
A shocking increase in the number of motorists dicing with death and running red lights has been revealed by RACQ, as the Club released the top 10 intersections for the offence.
Queensland set for a scorching end to the week: RACQ
After a horror weekend of storms across the south east corner, Queenslanders were set to be hit by a heatwave, storms and potential bushfires.
RACQ's top priorities to keep Brisbane moving
The State’s peak motoring body has released its election wish list for Greater Brisbane ahead of 31 October, putting major highway investment, active transport and rail projects at the top.
Don't let disaster strike twice: RACQ
RACQ has issued an urgent warning to members in south east Queensland impacted by the weekend’s devastating hailstorms to be on alert and not become victims of disaster chasers.
Drivers win with fuel price trial to be made permanent
Queensland’s fuel market will be changed forever after both Labor and the Liberal National Party answered RACQ’s calls to make a trial into mandatory fuel price reporting permanent.
Don’t tackle finals traffic, public transport a free kick
RACQ has urged footy fans who planned on heading to the Gabba stadium to watch the AFL Grand Final this weekend to leave the car at home and catch public transport to avoid missing the opening bounce.
Drivers slugged by long weekend fuel hike
RACQ has warned drivers to do their homework before filling up for the long weekend or risk getting stung at the bowser, with unleaded prices varying by as much as 40 cents per litre (cpl) across the south east.
Jobs created, lives saved: RACQ
RACQ has applauded the Federal Government’s budget cash splash of more than $2.6 billion for Queensland transport and road projects which would bust congestion, improve road safety and help the economy recover from COVID-19.
What you can do today to get storm ready
As the Bureau of Meteorology predicted a wild summer of weather with a 70 percent chance of a La Nina system forming, RACQ launched its Severe Weather Hub to help Queenslanders prepare.
Time to call out Queensland's worst roads
RACQ has called on motorists across Queensland to identify the State’s worst roads and help influence change by taking part in the Club’s Unroadworthy Roads Survey 2020.
Brisbane residents could be at risk this storm season
RACQ has issued a dire warning to Brisbane residents, with more than one in four locals admitting they left disaster preparation to the last minute and acted only when a severe storm was on their doorstep.
Elderly man airlifted after quad bike crash
A man, aged in his nineties, was rushed to hospital for treatment after the brakes on his parked quad bike failed, and the vehicle rolled down the hill and hit him.
Wild weather forecast for country Queensland
RACQ has urged Queenslanders in the west and south west of the State to prepare for severe thunderstorms which were predicted to hit later today.
Shocking number of drivers admit to speeding
More than 70 percent of Queensland drivers have admitted to speeding at least once in the last year, which has prompted a stern warning to holiday makers to slow down when they hit the road.
More than 690 reasons to never leave kids in cars
RACQ has warned parents against making the mistake of giving their kids the keys or leaving them unattended in a vehicle as the Spring holidays were set to begin.
Back-to-back missions make a busy night for RACQ CQ Rescue
RACQ CQ Rescue completed three back-to-back missions over nine hours in a particularly busy Saturday afternoon for the helicopter service.
Make mandatory fuel price reporting permanent in Toowoomba
RACQ has called for a commitment from both sides of politics ahead of the State Election to make mandatory fuel price reporting permanent in Toowoomba and across Queensland.
Master your money, master your mood: RACQ Bank
New research by Financial Counselling Australia has revealed those seeking free financial counselling support were also more likely to report mental health issues.
RACQ powers up Qld’s Electric Vehicle Superhighway
The State’s peak motoring body has joined forces with the Queensland Government and innovative energy company Yurika to switch on 13 new charging stations on the Queensland Electric Vehicle Superhighway (QESH).
Queenslanders urged to put finances first during recession
RACQ has called on Queenslanders to prioritise their financial wellbeing, as Australia was declared to be in a recession.
Slow down, animals around: RACQ and The Rescue Collective
RACQ and animal wellbeing advocates, The Rescue Collective, have joined forces to urge Queenslanders be aware of wildlife feeding near roads as it was peak season for collisions.
Pain at the parking station for motorists returning to CBD
Brisbane motorists have the second highest average off-street CBD parking costs in the country, according to new RACQ research.
The most stolen cars in Qld revealed
The Holden Commodore has again topped the list as Queensland’s most stolen car, after RACQ insurance claims data revealed thieves’ top 10 most sought after models to steal.