Police are investigating a suspicious house fire that occurred in Kallangur this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a house on Mark Street just after midday following reports of a fire at the residence. Upon arrival it was found that the garage area of the house was on fire. The fire was extinguished, and the […]
A house in Redlynch Valley has been destroyed following a fire tonight. Initial reports indicate around 7.45pm emergency services were called to a house on Zansibar Close following reports of a fire. On arrival the house was found to be fully engulfed. The fire was extinguished and all occupants were located safe and well. No […]
Police have revoked an emergent situation declared under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) in Redlynch following the discovery of a suspicious device this morning. The PSPA was declared at 11.30am as a precaution after suspicious devices were located outside a unit complex on Short Street. Specialist officers rendered the two devices safe and the […]
Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act (PSPA) following the discovery of a suspicious device in Redlynch. The PSPA was declared at 11.57am as a precaution after an unidentified device was located outside a unit complex on Short Street. The declaration encompasses Village Terrace, Heritage Street, Kenny Street and Redlynch […]
A former teacher from a Gold Coast school has been charged with a number of offences involving a female student. The incidents are alleged to have occurred over an eight month period, whilst he was performing his role as a teacher. A 48-year-old man from Mermaid Beach has been charged with a total of seven […]
A Constable from South Eastern Region has been suspended from official duty with the Queensland Police Service. It is alleged the 32-year-old male officer victimised another officer in the workplace. The allegations are now under investigation. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform the […]
A teenage boy has died after a car crashed on the Bruce Highway at around 5am near Sleeper Log Creek. Initial information suggests that the car crashed into a horse carcass that was on the road. The boy was pronounced deceased at the scene. A woman has sustained critical injuries and was transported to Townsville […]
Detectives have charged a man following investigations into the alleged armed robbery of a convenience store at Maryborough yesterday afternoon. Police will allege the man entered the Walker Street premises around 4pm and threatened a staff member with scissors. Another customer entered the store and attempted to assist the staff member when he was assaulted […]