Drive like your life depends on it this festive season
The State’s peak motoring body has issued an urgent plea to motorists ahead of the high-risk festive season, targeting regional drivers in a new road safety campaign.
Drivers warned petrol prices could reach 190cpl
RACQ has urged motorists to fill up the tank now, with fears petrol prices in south east Queensland could hit eyewatering new highs in coming weeks.
Nearly 40 roads flooded even before big wet arrives: RACQ
RACQ has warned Queenslanders to plan ahead before hitting the road, with nearly 40 routes already closed across the State due to flooding.
Queenslanders urged to ‘talk scams’ with loved ones
Queenslanders have been urged to talk to their friends and family about scams this Scams Awareness Week (8-12 November), after new RACQ Bank research revealed half of those surveyed had been contacted by a scammer in the days prior.
Eight year fuel records tumble in parts of regional Qld
RACQ has revealed fuel prices have climbed to their highest levels in nearly eight years in some parts of regional Queensland, with drivers warned prices would not get much cheaper in the lead up to Christmas.
Mobile phone and seatbelt camera fines start now
RACQ has reminded drivers hefty penalties from mobile phone and seatbelt detection cameras would be enforced from today (1 November) following a three-month grace period.
Don’t bury yourself in debt this Halloween
RACQ Bank has warned Queenslanders using credit options to pay for day-to-day expenses to think ahead and ensure they could repay on time, with new research revealing young people were suffering debt-related stress.
Record high petrol prices hit Far North Queensland
RACQ has revealed petrol price records have tumbled across parts of Far North Queensland this week.
Record high petrol prices hit Wide Bay
RACQ has revealed petrol price records have tumbled across parts of the Wide Bay this week, including Maryborough and Gympie.
Record high petrol prices hit Townsville and Gladstone
RACQ has revealed all-time petrol price records have tumbled across parts of regional Queensland this week.
SEQ fuel prices peak at record high: RACQ
RACQ has warned drivers of record high fuel prices in Brisbane, Ipswich and on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
Pros and cons of COVID-19 on Qld car market
RACQ is urging its members to be aware of the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic on Australia’s new and second-hand vehicle markets.
RACQ Foundation volunteers bringing smiles to North Burnett
As part of RACQ Foundation’s commitment to helping Queensland communities affected by natural disaster, a team of RACQ volunteers headed to the North Burnett region to provide much needed assistance.
Drivers urged to fill up with cheap fuel now after record highs
RACQ has revealed Brisbane fuel prices reached the highest ever monthly average in September prompting a warning for drivers to fill the tank now, while fuel was cheap.
When is the best time to renovate?
For many of us, COVID-19 has meant more time at home to think about projects around the house, but is now the best time to renovate?
Borrowers warned cashbacks could cost
As many lenders offered cashback incentives to homeowners switching loans, Queenslanders seeking to refinance were being warned to compare deals carefully.
The most dangerous second-hand cars revealed
RACQ has revealed more than 120 potentially deadly vehicle models were being sold in Queensland’s booming used-car market, prompting a warning for buyers to do their research before signing on the dotted line.
Drivers on notice for widespread road closures for Riverfire
RACQ has warned revellers to plan their journeys wisely on Saturday (25 September) with almost 70 roads and walkways closed for this year’s Brisbane Riverfire.
Community groups urged to apply for disaster funding
RACQ Foundation has urged struggling Queensland community groups to apply for a natural disaster recovery grant, with the latest funding round to soon close.
Drivers warned of permanent Brisbane CBD road closures
RACQ has reminded motorists and public transport users of permanent traffic changes in the CBD from midnight Sunday (19 September) to make way for the Brisbane Metro tunnel construction.
Fuel records smashed ahead of school holidays
Brisbane fuel prices have hit an all-time record high with the average cost of unleaded 173.4 cents per litre (cpl).
Disaster season preparation more important than ever
As wild weather looms and border closures threaten insurance repairs, RACQ is urging Queenslanders to do all they can to prepare their properties for the upcoming storm season.
EVs: greener and now cheaper than ever to run
RACQ has revealed it was cheaper than ever before for Queenslanders to purchase an electric vehicle (EV), with the most affordable model costing $10,000 less than it did five years ago.
World-first speed camera trial to protect students and roadworkers
As a world-first covert speed camera trial was announced for Queensland’s school zones and roadworks, RACQ has warned drivers to take speed limits seriously or they risked not only fines but children’s and roadworker’s lives.
Commuters warned of major train line closures
RACQ has warned south east Queenslanders to expect delays and changes to their train commute with a week-long closure later this month to impact several rail lines, as work on the Cross River Rail project progressed.
No excuse: more than 11,000 drivers snapped with phone or without seatbelt
RACQ has urged drivers to put their phones away and buckle up, after more than 11,000 people were captured on camera breaking the law.
The State's worst electorates for road deaths
RACQ has revealed Queensland’s most dangerous electorates for road deaths, as the State tragically recorded more than 172 fatalities so far this year.
RACQ phone lines back after outage
RACQ’s phone lines are again working, following a major system issue which limited the Club’s ability to take calls for several hours today.
Queenslanders urged to plan now for debt free Christmas
With just four months left until Christmas Day, Queenslanders have been urged not to leave it all up to Santa and to start saving now, with new RACQ Bank research revealing more than half of us don’t save for Christmas.
Ten-year transport plan welcomed: RACQ
RACQ has urged Queenslanders to have their say on a new draft plan to overhaul public transport across the State ahead of the 2032 Olympics, to make it more reliable, accessible and sustainable..
Vital road safety funding welcomed
RACQ has welcomed the Federal and State Government’s $174.7 million dollar boost to key crash hotspots the Club had long lobbied for, including the Capricorn and Dawson Highways.
New regulations for EV and hybrid car owners
RACQ is urging electric or hybrid vehicle owners to ensure they have the correct labels attached to their cars before enforcement starts next month.
RACQ says drivers need a 'fair go' with road user charging reforms
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed a report outlining how fuel excise charges could be scrapped in favour of comprehensive road user charging reform to better support the country’s transition to electric vehicles (EV).