Junior cop praised for creek rescue
A junior police officer has been praised for saving a woman from drowning after her car crashed into a creek.
A junior police officer has been praised for saving a woman from drowning after her car crashed into a creek.
Aussies are outraged after footage emerged of a pedestrian doing a parking spot act some busy drivers can’t stand.
Emergency services were called to Seventh Ave, Campsie at about 4.20pm yesterday afternoon, following reports of two buses crashing into one another.
The body was described by police as being in an “advanced state of decomposition”, and is believed to be a man who has been missing since Thursday.
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital, while a child is also among the injured after a crash involving two buses and a car.
A viral photo from the carpark of a popular beachside hotspot has Australians fuming online.
A vigorous online debate has erupted after a motorist’s whinge over a reportedly common petrol station act went viral.
A frustrated homeowner’s note about car parked in front of their house may have backfired. Who do you think is in the wrong?
Transportation safety officers have issued an urgent warning for this legendary luxury brand, warning of a manufacturing defect.
Emergency services were called to a major regional highway following reports of a crash between a Mazda sedan and a Ford Ranger.
Former Beauty and the Geek favourite Mike Gambaro has paid a hefty price for date night after an obscure seatbelt rule cost him a thousand dollars.
The young driver was allegedly doing burnouts before he struck a young woman and a teenager, who were taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Uber is set to pay Aussie taxi drivers an eye-watering $272 million in a historic world-first class action settlement.
Two people are in hospital after an electric vehicle crashed into a Myer store at a major city shopping centre.
The Easter long weekend is fast approaching and that means bigger penalties for motorists in most states.
A 17-year-old learner driver has been charged after he sparked a high-speed police pursuit, including speeds of up to 170km/h.
A police operation unfolding on a major road has caused peak-hour traffic chaos in one major Australian city.
Wild footage has captured the moment a police chase broke out and a shirtless driver fled the scene on foot.
People who own giant utes and SUVs in the city have been branded “absolute idiots” who “need to be dealt with”, as a council votes to advance an Australia-first crackdown.
A new comparison site has revealed the most expensive fuel guzzling cars to own, with some popular models achieving a rating of only 0.5 stars out of six.
The young driver has lost his licence after crashing into a fence in an affluent Sydney suburb.
A push to tax giant utes and SUVs off city roads has been slammed as a “woke” money grab and a “horrendous” idea.
Commuters can expect to be charged twice when using three of the city’s busiest roads under a major toll reform.
Commuters can expect to be charged twice when using three of the city’s busiest roads under a major toll reform.
Super-sized American-style pick-up trucks and SUVs would be taxed off the roads under a radical new proposal.
The terrifying moment a driver falls asleep at the wheel and crossed onto the wrong side of the road has been caught on three dashcams.
A smart technology feature built into the vehicles of one of Australia’s most popular car brands has sparked concerns for this reason.
The alarming number of Aussie road users who have fallen victim to road rage has been revealed and an expert is warning aggressors of the consequences.
The Albanese government has been accused of coming after tradies by eyeing off major changes to Australia’s car industry.
Two men have been filmed punching each other in a wild road rage incident at a busy Adelaide intersection, as motorists watched on.
Authorities were left scratching their heads trying to figure out why overheight sensors were tripped, forcing the Sydney Harbour Tunnel to shut.
Police are investigating the potential link between two men who were hospitalised after an alleged road rage incident on Thursday night.
A popular car is being recalled because of a manufacturing fault that affects the steering and could put drivers on the road at risk.
There has been a development for a young father charged with driving dangerously at nearly double the speed limit in a horror crash that killed two teenagers.
The teenage boys were miraculously uninjured after they were dramatically hit by a car that appears to mount the kerb, throwing one boy into the air.
A fierce debate is raging over a $300 fine – with drivers divided over whether it’s fair. Have your say here.
Aussie drivers will encounter a big change this week, as one major road rule comes back into force. Here’s everything you need to know.
Emergency services responded to a serious collision between a bike and car that temporarily shut down a major intersection.
Australia has recorded its deadliest six months on the nation’s roads in more than a decade, prompting a plea for answers.
Motorists have been warned to follow road rules ahead of students returning to class this week after an alarming uptick in fines.
Shocking footage has emerged of a man attacking a speed camera in broad daylight while wearing a balaclava.
Three children and a 35-year-old driver were taken to hospital after a serious crash involving a four-wheel drive occurred on a major highway.
Two major car manufacturers have issued a call for hundreds of luxury vehicles over safety defects they say could increase the risk of injury or death.
Five people have been injured, including two men who sustained serious injuries, after a truck and a car collided on a rural road.
Residents in a ritzy beach side suburb have been left frustrated over an usual road feature they say is ‘damaging cars’ and creating a ‘gridlock’ in an already busy area.
Shocking dashcam footage has captured the moment an e-scooter slams into a Tesla before the driver allegedly speeds off from a busy intersection.
Drivers have been warned to drive safely during the Australia Day long weekend, with tough punishments in place for motorists caught doing the wrong thing.
Almost one in three drivers have admitted to breaking one seriously important road rule, according to a new survey.
There has been a development for a former trucking company boss who was jailed in relation to a deadly crash that killed four police officers.
Police are investigating after a video emerged online showing a horrific incident where a cyclist is struck by a car.
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