The regional towns getting $1 fuel
RACQ expected petrol prices to drop below one dollar per litre in Toowoomba in the coming weeks, as the fall in the price of global oil took effect at the bowser.
Road closures for RACQ International Women's Day Fun Run
The State’s peak motoring body has reminded Brisbane drivers traffic changes would be in place on Sunday as a sea of pink took to the streets for the annual RACQ International Women’s Day Fun Run.
Fast-track road upgrades to stimulate economy: RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has backed calls to fast-track road and rail upgrades as part of an economic stimulus push by the Deputy Prime Minister.
Rate cut sees RACQ Bank remain one of the most competitive
As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the decision to reduce the official cash rate to an unprecedented level, RACQ Bank has delivered an interest rate cut of 17 basis points to variable interest rate home loans.
M1 upgrade plans revealed
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed news work would begin on an upgrade between Varsity Lakes and Tugun, after plans for the $1 billion M1 project were revealed today.
Child restraint failure a ticking time bomb: RACQ
RACQ has issued a dire warning to parents and caregivers who own a Joie i-Travvel child restraint after it catastrophically failed a safety test by the Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) and given the lowest possible one-star rating.
RACQ sets the pace for breast cancer research
On Sunday March 8, International Women’s Day, Brisbane’s pavements will turn pink as a sea of runners raise awareness and funds for Mater Foundation’s breast cancer research.
Women urged to take a 2020 look at their finances
Aussie women are missing out on a potential $113,000 at retirement due to the impact of taking time out of the workforce to raise kids and care for loved ones.
Qld drivers’ rego cancelled over Takata airbags
Queensland vehicle owners who have yet to replace their potentially deadly Takata airbags have been warned their registration could be cancelled if they did not act immediately.
RACQ urges Cairns drivers to take precautions
As police in the far north released disturbing statistics around the rise of car theft in the region, RACQ has urged drivers to take steps to protect their vehicles.
Trust your gut and hang up: RACQ
As more Queenslanders fall victim to car crash scammers, RACQ has urged everyone to hang up the phone on dodgy callers.
20,000 Queenslanders caught locked out of car: RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has revealed, in just the past six months, almost 20,000 Queensland drivers have been caught out accidentally locking themselves out of the car.
RACQ reveals Qld’s most dangerous intersections
The State’s peak motoring body has called on all levels of government to work together to fix dangerous intersections, after new data revealed the worst crash hot spots across the State.
All aboard new train services for SEQ
RACQ has welcomed news Queensland Rail would add 32 new weekly train services to the south east Queensland timetable from Monday.
Coomera Connector must be fast tracked
RACQ has called for the acceleration of the Coomera Connector business case, after Infrastructure Australia (IA) released its priority list on Wednesday.
Aussies name RACQ Bank as one of the most trusted
RACQ Bank has outranked the big end of town and been named one of the most trusted banks in the Australian Banking Brand and Trust Index.
Gold Coast’s crash hot spots revealed
The State’s peak motoring body has urged Gold Coast drivers to take extra care, after it revealed the region’s worst suburbs for insurance claims resulting from traffic crashes.
Board’s sacking raises Cross River Rail concerns
Drastic action taken by State Government to keep $5.4 billion project on course.
Level crossing overhaul gets tick from RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed a proposal to invest $410 million to ease congestion and improve safety at level crossings in Brisbane.
Be on the lookout for pesky potholes
RACQ has warned motorists to take care on the roads after recent heavy rainfall and warm weather across the State has resulted in an increase in potholes.
Distraction at the bowser causing petrol pain for Qlders
New data has revealed more than 1,200 Queenslanders filled their car with the wrong fuel and needed to be rescued by RACQ in 2019.
Cyclone Esther to impact Queensland coast
With Cyclone Esther in the Gulf of Carpentaria due to make landfall on Monday afternoon, RACQ has urged residents near the Northern Territory-Queensland border to stay inside and avoid driving.
Southwest Queensland braces for flooding
RACQ has warned motorists to avoid flooded roads in southwest Queensland after a major flood warning was issued for the Balonne River in St George.
Manage your rego monthly
Motorists now have the option to pay their annual registration bill monthly, after a new renewal term was introduced by the State Government.
Cattle truck driver airlifted after rollover
A man who was trapped inside the cabin of his cattle truck after it rolled has been airlifted by RACQ LifeFlight on Thursday.
RACQ animal ambulance rescues thousands
Animal ambulance vans donated to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital by RACQ have travelled more than 70,000 kilometres in the last year saving thousands of injured animals.
Man airlifted after car rollover: RACQ
A man was airlifted to Brisbane this morning by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue after his car rolled in Nanango in the early hours of this morning.
Call for lawyers to face the jury
RACQ has taken the next step in its campaign to inform members and raise questions about the current Queensland Compulsory Third Party (CTP) scheme, holding a Citizens’ Jury in Brisbane at the weekend.
Why you should hold off on filling up the tank
RACQ has urged Brisbane and Gold Coast drivers to avoid filling the tank for at least the next two weeks, with fuel companies still charging unusually high margins despite a low global oil price.
RACQ needs help from regional Queensland
Regional Queensland drivers have been given the call up to help name and shame local roads slowing them down as part of RACQ’s Red Spot Congestion Survey.
New signs and markings for rural towns to combat speeding
The State’s peak motoring body has advised Queenslanders to be on the lookout for new road markings at the entry to regional towns in a bid to tackle lead foot drivers.
Avoid the CBD after crash: RACQ
RACQ has warned motorists to expect major traffic delays in the Brisbane CBD this morning after a crash closed lanes in Petrie Terrace.
Thousands of homes and cars caught in torrential downpour
After more than 1000 millimetres of torrential rain inundated south east Queensland, RACQ has received more than 1,100 claims for flooded homes and vehicles.
RACQ backs changes to Northern Transitway plans
The State Government has made a raft of changes to its plans for the Northern Transitway, taking up almost all recommendations made by RACQ to deliver improved public transport for Brisbane’s northside.
More than 170 roads closed across Qld
RACQ has warned motorists to listen to authorities and obey road closures, with more than 170 roads still closed across the State due to flooding.
Cupid says swipe right on a better bank
Queenslanders have been urged to put themselves first this Valentine’s Day after new RACQ Bank research revealed one-third said it was simply too much effort to end a bad relationship with their bank.
Roads closed after SEQ drenching
RACQ has warned motorists of a number of roads closed across south east Queensland, after parts of the region copped more than 200mm of rain on Wednesday night.
High prices not the new norm: RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has put fuel companies on notice, accusing them of gouging during the south east Queensland price cycle.
RACQ backs calls for tougher enforcement of disability bays
RACQ has supported a proposal to give council parking inspectors power to fine motorists who park illegally in disability parking bays in shopping centers.
Discounts needed to boost toll road patronage
The State’s peak motoring body has revealed which toll roads Brisbane motorists were avoiding and renewed calls for toll operators to offer drivers incentives and bundling options.
Roads closed for hours after massive tree fall
One of Brisbane’s busiest roads will be closed for several hours after a massive tree fell across the street during Monday night’s severe storm, the RACQ warned.