Police have charged two teenagers following investigations into an alleged deliberately-lit fire which destroyed bushland and forced a large number of residents to evacuate their homes in the Peregian area on Monday. It will be alleged that around 4.30pm on September 9, a group of juveniles were in bushland off Koel Circuit when a fire […]
Police were appealing for public assistance to locate 16-year-old boy reported missing from Rockhampton since September 1. The boy (pictured) was last seen leaving and address on Alma Street and had not been heard from since. He has since been located safe and well. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information […]
Update – This man has been located safe and well. Police are searching for a 28-year-old man who has been reported missing from Rothwell on Monday, September 9. He was last seen leaving an address on Whitock Drive on Thursday, September 5 at about 1.30pm. Police and family are concerned for his well being as […]
Police have revoked the PSPA that was declared at Peregian Springs and Peregian Beach in relation to a bushfire in the area on Monday night. All residents are permitted to return to their homes, however should remain vigilant. A significant police presence will remain in the area to support the return of residents following the […]
The original wording has been edited to remove identifying information. Maryborough detectives investigating the serious assault of a 45-year-old Torquay man last week have a man in custody who they previously released the name and image earlier today. The incident occurred at Urangan Street Torquay on Wednesday, September 4 just after 2pm. The 45-year-old victim […]
**Correction – an earlier version said the man was 62, however he is 57 as per the update below** Police are investigating a fatal house fire which occurred in Oakey overnight. Emergency Services were called to a King Street home around 2.45am today to find the house destroyed by fire. Sadly, a deceased person was […]
Police have advised that residents of Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach and Castaways Beach – areas east of the National Park – can now safely return to their homes. All other evacuated areas are not yet safe to return to. Residents of other suburbs should await further advice and continue to follow the Queensland Fire and […]
Police are investigating a wounding incident in Mackay yesterday (September 10). At 5.45pm officers were called to the grounds of a James Street unit complex following reports of a disturbance. Preliminary information suggests an altercation occurred between two men, aged 22 and 25, during which time one of the men threw a knife at the […]
Detectives investigating the murder of 53-year-old David Collin have launched a public appeal to determine the circumstances prior to the discovery of his body in Maroochydore on September 9. Preliminary information suggests the homeless man was subject to a violent, unprovoked attack as he slept in his sleeping bag at the rear of a community […]
Police are investigating a fatal, single vehicle traffic crash which occurred near Stanthorpe yesterday. Just before midday, a 63-year-old Victorian man was riding a motorcycle along Murphy’s Crossing Road at Nundubbermere as part of a larger group, when he has lost control and crashed. An off-duty nurse located the crash and provided first aid along […]