Mammoth crowds flock to Birdsville Races

The 2015 Birdsville Races wrapped up  last weekend with thousands of people from around Australia packing the country town for the iconic outback race meet. Birdsville, population 115, welcomed more than 10,000 people across the weekend setting attendance records across Friday and Saturday. Officers travel from around the state to assist our local Birdsville officers during the event, to […]

Death in custody, Robina

The Ethical Standards Command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 65-year-old man at Robina yesterday. Preliminary information indicates police attended a Leopardwood Circuit residence around 4.30pm following a call in relation to a domestic disturbance. Initial information suggests the man stopped breathing after struggling with officers as they attempted to take […]

Administration Officer suspended, Northern Region

A 61-year-old Administration Officer from Northern Region has been suspended from official duty with the Queensland Police Service. The officer is under investigation for allegations of breaches of the Justices of the Peace and Commissioner for Declarations Act 1991. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have an […]