Now in its seventh year, Road Safety Week returned to Moranbah in June with a fresh focus on creativity, education and community connection. Led by 4RFM, the 2025 program ran under the theme Stop, Look, Create, encouraging young people across the region to engage with road safety messages in new and thoughtful ways.
Students from local schools were invited to explore the road safety theme through visual art, with entries displayed at the Coalface Gallery. The exhibition opened with a launch event and mocktail hour, celebrating the creative efforts of students and placing their road safety messages in the public eye.
Senior students from Moranbah State High School took part in a targeted safety excursion thanks to the support of Hornery Group and National Heavy Haulage. The excursion allowed students to gain real-world insights into road safety risks and heavy vehicle operations in the local area, reinforcing the messages they’ve grown up hearing with hands-on experience.
“We wanted to make road safety something young people can connect with creatively,” said 4RFM Station Manager Tania Gillies.
“The art project gave them a chance to reflect on what road safety means to them and then express it in a way that speaks to their peers and community.”
The community was also invited to take part in the online Road Safety Pledge, encouraging individuals to commit to safer driving behaviours. This initiative provided an accessible way for people of all ages to be part of the week and sparked ongoing conversations about responsibility on the road.
“Every year, this program grows because the community keeps turning up and getting involved. Whether it’s students creating artwork or local businesses supporting excursions, it’s a reminder that road safety is something we all have a role in.”
As a locally-run radio station with a strong community education focus, 4RFM continues to grow Road Safety Week year on year. The 2025 event highlighted how local leadership, partnerships and creativity can make a lasting impact.
