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Sydney Morning Herald
22-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: How e-bike battery fires are starting
Latest posts Latest posts 7.21am How e-bike battery fires are starting By E-scooter battery fires have been sparked by people using incorrect chargers supplying too much voltage or overcharging due to being plugged in for too long, Queensland Fire Department state fire investigation unit Inspector Darren Mallouk says. 'But also we're seeing quite a few home DIY modifications occurring,' he said. 'There's also a big second-hand market for these things now … so you don't know the history of the device you're purchasing, and you don't know what abuse that battery has seen.' But state fire safety section Superintendent Mark Halverson said high quality e-bikes and scooters generally had an inbuilt battery management system. 'That's a large problem where the low-quality products don't have that system to cut the charge off when they are fully charged,' he said. Mallouk said most fire issues were with privately bought rather than hired devices. In 2024/25 there were 94 fires due to e-scooter and e-bike battery fires. 7.17am The weather this Wednesday Will it rain in Brisbane today? The Bureau of Meteorology says the chance of precipitation is at 95 per cent, so we'll take that as a recommendation to have your umbrella with you. 7.16am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, has died, weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. Closer to home, here's what the average person with $3 million in super looks like. The average wage-earner who would be hit by Labor's superannuation tax changes is an older man pulling in more than $240,000 a year and living in a major city. In her maiden speech to parliament, Ali France, the Labor MP who defeated Peter Dutton, has told of the heartbreaking final days she shared with her 19-year-old son, Henry, before his death last year. Virgin Australia says it is rethinking its policy on passengers taking power packs, used for charging mobile phones, as carry-on items after a fire on a Sydney-to-Hobart flight. The man leading Donald Trump's push to build more ships and submarines is a critic of Australia who has questioned whether Canberra can be trusted to stick with the AUKUS agreement, and whether it is ready to help the US take on China. A Texas father who moved his family to Russia to escape 'woke' America has been sent to the front line in Ukraine. And superstar troubadour Ed Sheeran has announced the dates for next year's Loop Tour, in which he will play a number of stadium shows around the country, including Brisbane. 6.45am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Wednesday, July 23. Today should bring showers, with a top temperature of 22 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Exactly seven years before the Brisbane 2032 cauldron is lit, the state government is confident it will be able to handle an expected Games-inspired spike in sports participation. Also on the Olympics, the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will deliver a 20-year $70.7 billion windfall to Australia, Deloitte has claimed – but only if the Games act as a catalyst for economic reform. Home-school parents have had their calls for a system overhaul answered after the state accepted all eight recommendations of an independent report into the sector. In sport, after helping the Maroons to a stunning series win, 32-year-old Kurt Mann is on track to realise another childhood dream, by becoming the oldest player to debut for the Kangaroos.
The Age
22-07-2025
- The Age
Brisbane news live: How e-bike battery fires are starting
Latest posts Latest posts 7.21am How e-bike battery fires are starting By E-scooter battery fires have been sparked by people using incorrect chargers supplying too much voltage or overcharging due to being plugged in for too long, Queensland Fire Department state fire investigation unit Inspector Darren Mallouk says. Loading 'But also we're seeing quite a few home DIY modifications occurring,' he said. 'There's also a big second-hand market for these things now … so you don't know the history of the device you're purchasing, and you don't know what abuse that battery has seen.' But state fire safety section Superintendent Mark Halverson said high quality e-bikes and scooters generally had an inbuilt battery management system. 'That's a large problem where the low-quality products don't have that system to cut the charge off when they are fully charged,' he said. Mallouk said most fire issues were with privately bought rather than hired devices. In 2024/25 there were 94 fires due to e-scooter and e-bike battery fires. 7.17am The weather this Wednesday Will it rain in Brisbane today? The Bureau of Meteorology says the chance of precipitation is at 95 per cent, so we'll take that as a recommendation to have your umbrella with you. 7.16am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, has died, weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. Closer to home, here's what the average person with $3 million in super looks like. The average wage-earner who would be hit by Labor's superannuation tax changes is an older man pulling in more than $240,000 a year and living in a major city. In her maiden speech to parliament, Ali France, the Labor MP who defeated Peter Dutton, has told of the heartbreaking final days she shared with her 19-year-old son, Henry, before his death last year. Virgin Australia says it is rethinking its policy on passengers taking power packs, used for charging mobile phones, as carry-on items after a fire on a Sydney-to-Hobart flight. The man leading Donald Trump's push to build more ships and submarines is a critic of Australia who has questioned whether Canberra can be trusted to stick with the AUKUS agreement, and whether it is ready to help the US take on China. A Texas father who moved his family to Russia to escape 'woke' America has been sent to the front line in Ukraine. And superstar troubadour Ed Sheeran has announced the dates for next year's Loop Tour, in which he will play a number of stadium shows around the country, including Brisbane. 6.45am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Wednesday, July 23. Today should bring showers, with a top temperature of 22 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Exactly seven years before the Brisbane 2032 cauldron is lit, the state government is confident it will be able to handle an expected Games-inspired spike in sports participation. Also on the Olympics, the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will deliver a 20-year $70.7 billion windfall to Australia, Deloitte has claimed – but only if the Games act as a catalyst for economic reform. Home-school parents have had their calls for a system overhaul answered after the state accepted all eight recommendations of an independent report into the sector. In sport, after helping the Maroons to a stunning series win, 32-year-old Kurt Mann is on track to realise another childhood dream, by becoming the oldest player to debut for the Kangaroos.
Otago Daily Times
21-07-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash
A pilot and flight examiner have died in a light plane crash that ignited a "fireball" in south-eastern Queensland. A twin turboprop Reims Cessna F406 aircraft owned by Aero Logistics crashed into a grass area at Devon Park, near Oakey, west of Toowoomba about 3pm on Sunday. Two men on board the aircraft, confirmed as an Aero Logistics pilot and an external flight examiner, died in the crash. "This is a terrible tragedy for the two people onboard the aircraft and their families, friends and workmates," Aero Logistics chief executive Ben Smee said in a statement. "They were experienced pilots and well-respected by everyone at Aero Logistics. "This is a devastating loss for everyone who knew them." Mr Smee said the company has offered its support to the families of the two men and counselling services to staff. "Safety is our first and most important priority. The cause of the accident will be thoroughly investigated for the sake of the families and the ongoing safety of our fleet," he said. Police said the crash caused the plane to burst into flames on impact. "There was a very large fireball and Queensland Fire Department did attend and extinguished the fire," Senior Sergeant Matt Forbes told reporters on Sunday. Mr Forbes said the plane crashed into a field, and the property owner heard a "loud explosion" which prompted the call to emergency services. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said it would transport the recovered aircraft wreckage to its technical facilities in Canberra for examination. It urged anyone with video footage of the light plane, at any phase of the flight or in the immediate aftermath of the crash, to contact the agency. Aero Logistics confirmed it would fully co-operate with the investigation and has suspended all flight operations until further notice.
ABC News
20-07-2025
- General
- ABC News
Two men killed in plane crash west of Brisbane
Two men have died in a plane crash at Oakey, west of Brisbane. Emergency Services were called to Oakey Cooyar Road just after 3pm on Sunday, to reports a light plane had come down. A Queensland Fire Department spokesperson said crews arrived at the scene to find the plane well alight and quickly extinguished the blaze. Six ambulances were called to the crash but were stood down. The men could not be saved. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said the incident had been reported, and they would be investigating the crash.
The Age
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Woman pinned by car airlifted to hospital
Latest posts Woman pinned by car airlifted to hospital By A 74-year-old woman hit and pinned by a car near Ipswich has been airlifted to hospital. Emergency services were called to a serious vehicle and pedestrian crash on Albert and William Streets in Rosewood, about 16 kilometres west of Ipswich, shortly before 5pm yesterday. A spokesman for the Queensland Fire Department said a female pedestrian had been struck by a car, and was trapped under the vehicle by her legs. Two fire crews took about 20 minutes to free her, before she was treated by paramedics for lower leg injuries and airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition. 7.12am A little wet, a lot of wind After a predicted early shower, today is expected to be a sunny Tuesday in Brisbane, albeit with a chilly top temperature of 20 degrees. But the bureau has forecast that the city can expect to be buffeted by wind, with a stiff winter's breeze of up to 50km/h on the cards. Here's a glance at how the rest of the week is looking: 7.08am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: All the end-of-financial-year changes coming into effect from today: depending on your stage of life and where you live, increases to household bills and other expenses could leave your wallet lighter than is comfortable. Home values have edged up for the fifth month in a row, with the Reserve Bank next week set to deliver further relief to those paying off their properties. An intercepted communication between senior Iranian officials suggests the US did not inflict as much damage as anticipated when it struck Iran's nuclear sites earlier this month, despite US President Donald Trump claiming the assault 'obliterated' the facilities. In cosying up to a mercurial American president, Professor Amin Saikal writes, Israel's vulnerability and utter dependence on the US has been exposed to the world – and Iran. And when Priscilla Chan opened a school for disadvantaged kids in 2016 with her husband, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, she took aim at some of America's thorniest challenges. But less than a decade after the school opened, the billionaire couple have pulled out. 6.44am The top stories this morning Good morning, welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Tuesday, July 1. Today we can expect a sunny day, with a top temperature of 20 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: The Queensland government will set up a new Treasury Transaction Team to attract private capital to help the government deliver its infrastructure pipeline. Before the election, Peter Dutton shocked the gas industry by promising a domestic reservation scheme on massive Queensland LNG exporters. The Albanese government might deliver on his threat. Queensland Ballet has posted a $9.456 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, according to its annual report, despite a 13 per cent increase in ticket revenue year-on-year. Star Entertainment's task of staying solvent just got a lot trickier after its equity partners in Brisbane's Queen's Wharf casino threatened to walk away from a deal to buy out Star's interest in the business. Nurses and midwives working for Queensland Health will go on strike in seven days unless the state meets their expectation of 'nation-leading wages', their union said.
