Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act at Alexandra Headland this evening. The declaration was made at 8.45pm and encompasses an area bounded by Mary Street, Alexandra Parade, Juan and Mayfield streets. Around 7:20pm police were called to an address at Alexandra Parade following concerns held for a man in […]
A diversion has been put in place on the Burnett Highway in Jambin, Central Queensland, after a semi roll-over opposite the Jambin Post Office this afternoon. Police set up the diversion along Jambin Dakenba Rd at approximately 2:30pm and expect it to be in place until this evening (Thursday 17 April 2014). The driver of […]
A 47-year-old male cyclist was airlifted to Nambour General Hospital this morning after colliding with a truck at the intersection of Cooroy-Noosa Road and Beckmans Road, Tewantin. Initial information suggests the cyclist was riding west along the Cooroy-Noosa Road with a fellow cyclist and collided with the truck intending to turn right into Beckmans Road. The injuries […]
A 67-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a vehicle in Beaudesert this morning. Initial investigations indicate she was crossing William Street when she was hit by a station wagon around 9.50am. The local woman was pronounced deceased on the way to hospital. The driver and two passengers of the vehicle were uninjured. […]
Queensland revellers will experience the benefits of safer party precincts this weekend, following the launch of a joint policing effort to crack down on alcohol-fuelled violence and antisocial behaviour. Police Minister Jack Dempsey and Commissioner of Police Ian Stewart said Operation Unite would involve police from every state and territory – along with officers from […]
Several roads will be closed around South Bank and Amberley on Saturday when Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Queensland. The following roads will be closed on Saturday, April 19: Grey Street at South Brisbane will closed from 1pm to 5pm between Peel and Glenelg streets. Russell Street and the QPAC […]
Police have charged a 31-year-old man with murder following the death of a 21-year-old man in Townsville last night. Officers discovered the body of the Heatley man in long grass near a car park area off Sturt Street around 7.30pm. A 31-year-old Townsville City man has been charged with one count of murder. He is […]
Detectives from Rockhampton Criminal Investigation Branch have charged four people following a three-month operation targeting drug trafficking in the Rockhampton area. It will be alleged a quantity of methyl amphetamine was trafficked and a quantity of cannabis was seized during the operation which closed yesterday. A 17-year-old woman was charged with one count of trafficking […]
The Queensland Police Service and SupportLink share a strong partnership that enables police officers to request assistance for people that might not know where to turn to. Late last week, the QPS made its 100,000th referral to SupportLink, an online referral management service that links members of the community with welfare and support agencies. Community […]
Police have arrested a 44-year-old man wanted after failing to comply with the Dangerous Prisoner (Sexual Offences) Act in Brisbane on Sunday. The man attended Boondall Police Station around 1.30am and handed himself in without incident. He is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning. If you have information for police, […]