Call for new e-scooter rules after crashes
A 'patchwork' of different e-scooter laws is creating confusion for riders and could fuel more serious accidents, experts are warning.
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Australia spearheads online safety push
Harmful, hateful and abusive content on social media will be the target of a new global network of online regulators, led by Australia's eSafety Commission.
Online victims still shoulder abuse burden
A disability activist and writer has called for the eSafety commissioner to do more to stop online abuse towards Australians with disabilities.
Queensland mulls affirmative consent laws
The final report of Queensland's Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce includes 188 recommendations including adopting affirmative consent laws.
National standards adapt to new challenges
A future in which the digital economy is at risk of cyber threats and natural disasters demands new national standards, a report says.
Playlist guides young drivers to rest stop
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More summer drownings amid extreme weather
This summer was Australia's deadliest for drownings in three years, with floods playing a role, leaving 112 people dying between December and March.
Lifesavers warn swimmers after drownings
Surf Lifesavers are urging beach lovers to be more careful this summer after a near record number of coastal drownings in Australia.
Drowning toll prompts warning to young men
Royal Life Saving Australia is urging men to 'Make the Right Call' and look out for their mates on the water, after a rise in drownings.
Drowning deaths increase in Australia
A quarter of Australians are weak swimmers or can't swim at all, research has revealed, amid an increase in drowning deaths.
Safety plea after spate of NSW drownings
Police and surf lifesavers are pleading for swimmers, fishers, and boaties to take extra care after a spate of recent drownings in NSW.
NYE fireworks return to COVID-hit Brisbane
Fireworks will return to Brisbane with New Year's Eve celebrations set to ignite in Queensland despite record COVID-19 cases in the state.