The Queensland Government has reportedly scrapped its proposed ban on riders under 16 using e-scooters and e-bikes, choosing instead a parental supervision model. 

This policy shift has sparked severe backlash from the medical community, who argue it fails to prioritise child safety and adequately address preventable accidents.

The Queensland Government has reportedly scrapped its proposed ban on riders under 16 using e-scooters and e-bikes, choosing instead a parental supervision model. 
This policy shift has sparked severe backlash from the medical community, who argue it fails to prioritise child safety and adequately address preventable accidents.

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E-Scooter Law Backflip: Why AMA Queensland fears for the safety of under-16 riders

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As dropping winter temperatures trigger power bill anxiety for many Australians, finance commentator Sarah Wells joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share practical tips for staying warm without turning on the heat.

By bringing back "retro" habits like hot water bottles, layers, and door snakes, she explains how households can normalise cost-conscious choices to achieve long-term financial security.

As dropping winter temperatures trigger power bill anxiety for many Australians, finance commentator Sarah Wells joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share practical tips for staying warm without turning on the heat.
By bringing back "retro" habits like hot water bottles, layers, and door snakes, she explains how households can normalise cost-conscious choices to achieve long-term financial security.

Beat the freeze without the bill: Why retro "life hacks" are the key to warming your budget this Winter

While EV sales continue to surge across Australia, the public infrastructure required to support them remains heavily concentrated in major metropolitan corridors.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings was joined by Editor of Wheels, Trent Nikolic, to share first-hand accounts of the logistical nightmares encountered when taking EVs outback, emphasising the high costs and lack of local support for rural stations.

While EV sales continue to surge across Australia, the public infrastructure required to support them remains heavily concentrated in major metropolitan corridors.
Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings was joined by Editor of Wheels, Trent Nikolic, to share first-hand accounts of the logistical nightmares encountered when taking EVs outback, emphasising the high costs and lack of local support for rural stations.

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E-Scooter Law Backflip: Why AMA Queensland fears for the safety of under-16 riders

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