A man injured in a traffic crash at Westcourt this morning has since died. Initial investigations indicate the man was crossing Brown Street around 8.25am when he was struck by a car. The man, aged in his 70s, was taken to Cairns Base Hospital but later died. Investigations into the cause of the crash are […]
Police have revoked an emergency situation declared at Garbutt earlier this evening. The declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act was made at 7.20pm and was revoked at 8.40pm. A man and a woman have been arrested without incident. Two children at the house at the time are unharmed and are currently being cared for. […]
Police have declared an emergency under the Public Safety Preservation Act at Garbutt this evening following an incident at a house. Police attended an address at Lancaster Street around 5.30pm when a man and a woman armed themselves and refused police entry to the residence. There are two young children at the residence however no […]
Detectives investigating a series of burglaries at homes and businesses across the South East in the past month are searching for a man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries. Police are attempting to locate 22-year-old Nathan Newcomb (pictured). Detectives are investigating a significant number of property offences stretching from Noosa […]
Police are investigating the death of a man at Buddina on January 24. Police attended the Boorook Street address around 1.40pm after reports that a man had died. A 33-year-old Mount Coolum man was located deceased inside the unit. Further forensic examinations today have led police to believe there may be suspicious circumstances surrounding the […]
Police, including the dive squad, and other agencies are currently searching for a 16-year-old boy who’s gone missing while swimming at a quarry in the Collingwood Park area. Initial information suggests at 10.45am a boy jumped into the water from a ledge, resurfaced, went back under the water and hasn’t been seen since. Police are […]
Two men have been charged following an incident in Varsity Lakes this morning. It will be alleged that around 7.40am two men approached a 72-year-old woman armed with a knife and stole her vehicle before fleeing the scene. Police will further allege that the men drove erratically along the Gold Coast Highway at Palm Beach […]
Police are encouraging everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Australia Day with thousands of people expected to attend celebrations at public events, parks and beaches across the state. Sunshine Coast District Superintendent Darryl Johnson said police want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable day and celebrate the occasion in a respectful manner. “Sadly, in […]
A 34-year-old Mareeba man has been charged with driving under the influence and disobeying the speed limit after he was detected speeding on the Kennedy Highway near Mount Garnett yesterday. Police will allege that around 2.15pm a vehicle was observed on their mobile radar travelling at a speed of 153km/h in a 100km zone. The […]
A 15-year-old girl reported missing in Kirwan has been found safe and well. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance.