A young boy involved in a serious traffic crash in Dalby on Sunday has sadly passed away in hospital. Investigations indicate around 6:50pm a van was travelling eastbound along Drayton Street when it collided with a four-year-old boy who had run onto the road. The boy was treated at the scene and taken to Dalby […]
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic incident in Gympie overnight. Initial investigations indicate a man ran onto Mary Street around 12:20am, when he was struck by a Toyota Hilux utility travelling east as it pulled up to pick up passengers from outside a nearby licensed premises. The pedestrian, a 22-year-old man, was […]
A man is assisting police following an incident in which a police officer was assaulted in Townsville overnight. Officers were patrolling through Cranbrook when they responded to reports of a break in at a residence on the corner of Charles Street and Cordelia Avenue. On arrival the Rapid Action and Patrol (RAP) officers observed three […]
Police are appealing for public assistance to help identify a man who was witnessed acting indecently in Algester today. Officers were called to Col Bennet Park after a man was sighted by members of the public walking around naked and acting inappropriately. He did not approach of threaten anyone and it is unknown where he […]
A 54-year-old man reported missing from Kilkivan has been located deceased this afternoon in Kinbombi. A vehicle was found at the side of the Wide Bay Highway shortly before 3pm and a man and sole occupant was located deceased inside. Investigations are continuing. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using […]
For general council news visit here Major Flood Peak similar to February 2009 flood levels is expected at Ingham early Friday morning The latest advice was issued at 4:25 pm EST on Thursday 8 March 2018 Flood Warning Number: 8 – A Major Flood Warning has been issued for the Herbert River, you now need to […]
The 2018 Queensland Women in Policing Awards were presented today as part of the Public Safety International Women’s Day event at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane. The awards recognise the achievements of members of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) who have contributed to improving the standing of women in the QPS. The award […]
State Crime Command’s State Drug Squad in partnership with the Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch have today closed a major operation focused on drug trafficking and resulting in the arrest of 109 persons on 211 charges. Operation Papa Jersey commenced in June 2017 to target the unlawful supply of methylamphetamine in the Mackay area. During the […]
Wet weather continues to impact roads in the region. As soon as it is safe to do so, further inspections will be carried out to assess road conditions. Given interest in a number of specific roads, motorists are advised: Landsborough Highway (Longreach – Winton) • This road is now open with caution required near Mills […]
A 19-year-old woman reported missing from Mareeba has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.Report crime information anonymously […]