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Electricity prices to drop in regional Queensland, but savings only 5.5 cents a day
The Queensland Competition Authority approves a $20 a year decrease in electricity bills for outside the state’s south east, even less than predicted.
ThinkUKnow what kids see, say and do online?
On Wednesday night May 30, Ipswich District Crime Prevention attended Mt Crosby State Primary school and delivered the ThinkUKnow presentation to parents from Mt Crosby and Karalee State School.
With an overwhelming response of praise for the program focusing on cybersafety and cyberbullying, parents were positive about making changes when it comes to the use of technology for their families.
The program outlines for parents and educators changes in technology, how children are interacting online, an overview of apps, social media sites, gaming and their functions. Privacy and keeping your family’s information secure, terms and conditions for social media and what you are signing up to, respectful relationships and managing reputation, sexting, online grooming, and cyberbullying.
The program also focuses on building resilience, how and to whom to report issues, gathering evidence, supporting services and police contacts.
With more than 90 parents in attendance, the evening was a success. Future presentations will be provided to
Stolen vehicle alert, Thursday May 31
The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen:
Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description
Date reported
Holden Commodore
White
078SBL
Sedan
30/05/18
Mitsubishi Asx
White
809WSJ
Station Wagon
30/05/18
Police are urging residents to ensure they are securing their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
Many vehicles have been taken while the victims are at home. Thefts are targeting keys, mobile phones and cash that is left in plain view within homes and vehicles.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Wallabies coach says the Brumbies can rest their stars because they're having a bad season anyway
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Mackay alleged gunman fired up to eight rounds with high-powered rifles, police say
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Better scuba diving training could have saved tourist's life, coroner finds
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Gunman surrenders after firing shots into the air in Mackay CBD
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'Catchment fraud' at Brisbane State High sparks call for enrolment cap
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Kindergarten teacher acquitted of inappropriate touching in bathroom
A jury finds a young Queensland kindergarten teacher not guilty of indecently touching a four-year-old boy’s genitals while helping him change out of wet clothes.