A 77-year-old man reported missing from Eagleby yesterday afternoon has been located deceased. The man was found by emergency crews at around 3.50pm today not far from where he was last seen near Eagleby Road. The original media release (below) has been edited to remove identifying features: Police are appealing for public assistance to help […]
A woman has died following a two vehicle traffic crash on the Bruce Highway at Gunalda this afternoon. Initial investigations indicate at around 3:50pm a car was exiting a service station when it collided with another vehicle travelling along the Bruce Highway. Emergency services responded however a 75-year-old woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. […]
Detectives from the Hendra Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a second man with murder in relation to the suspicious disappearance of 22-year-old Samuel Thompson. A 25-year-old Albany Creek man was taken into custody by police tonight and has been charged with one count each of murder and interfering with a corpse. He is due to […]
**Shared on behalf of QFES** Emergency Alert for Bowen and Airlie Beach Fri 31st March 2017 5:23 PM Emergency Alerts have been issued by the Whitsunday Regional Council to residents in the Bowen and Airlie Beach areas to provide advice to boil drinking water as restored water may be discoloured and contain bacteria. As a precaution, […]
Wet conditions will be the biggest threat on Queensland roads as we launch our new road safety campaign to coincide with Easter school holidays. The campaign, launched earlier today, is urging motorists to drive to conditions and check for road closures before leaving home. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said extra officers would target the […]
The earlier Emergency Alerts for both Jambin and Callide have been cancelled.
An Emergency Alert has been issued to residents in parts of Alberton, Stapylton, Woongoolba, Gilberton and Steiglitz advising them to evacuate. The Albert River is set to peak in coming hours and low lying areas along the river may flood. Residents are advised to move to higher ground now and warn others of the threat. […]
Queensland Police are currently door knocking a key area in the north of our city. They are requesting people to evacuate the following areas: Quinns Hill Road East Rossmans Road Wohlsen Road Zipfs Road Bruckner Road Cooks Road Rotary Park Road. If you are in these areas, we strongly suggest you evacuate to higher ground. […]
The Gold Coast City Local Disaster Management Group have issued an Emergency Alert for a flood emergency. The Albert River is set to peak in coming hours. Low lying areas along the river may flood. People are advised to move to higher ground now and warn others of the threat. For flood assistance call the […]
The Logan Local Disaster Management Group have issued an Emergency Alert for a Logan flood Emergency Warning. A 12pm flood peak is expected at Beenleigh. People in the area are advised to evacuate to higher ground. For assistance call 34123412 or for a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000).