A man who sustained serious stab wounds following an altercation in Gympie on September 1 has died in hospital. The alleged altercation occurred at the intersection of the Gympie Highway and Monkland Street at about 2:45pm. A 31-year-old Amarmoor man was transported to hospital, where he passed away yesterday. A 26-year-old man was charged with […]
Updated release: 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 […]
About 100 people are safely sheltering at the O’Reilly Guest House following an earlier warning to leave the area due to a bush fire impacting on road access. The group includes police, guests and staff who have been unable to leave the area by road. Authorities remain in contact with the group and are confident […]
Police are investigating three fires along the Brisbane-Valley Rail Trail which occurred late Saturday evening. Around midnight a member of the public called Triple zero after seeing a fire at the top of the D’Aguilar Highway near Benarkin. Fire and Emergency Services Rural Fire Service responded and located a further two fires further east towards […]
Following investigations into a fire in the Mount Archer area, police commenced proceedings by way of a Notice to Appear against a 63-year-old Lakes Creek man for the offence of Light Unauthorised Fire under the provisions of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990. Around 1.45pm yesterday a member of the public called Triple Zero […]
Police have located three boys as part of their investigation into two fires which were deliberately lit at Pimpama on Saturday September 7. Around 3.30pm, a member of the public driving past bushland off Rifle Range Road observed smoke coming from a storm water drain. The man found a small fire and went home, coming […]
Awards for Excellence in Policing were recently awarded to publicly acknowledge and reward the achievements of individuals who are contributing to improvements in policing and law enforcement and helping to ensure policing services are enhanced for women. The 21st Excellence in Policing awards ceremony took place on Wednesday evening, September 4 and was held in […]
Police are investigating following the discovery of a deceased man in Maroochydore this morning. Officers were called to an address on Millwell Road just after 8.30am after the man’s body was located outside. A crime scene has been declared and investigations are underway to determine the cause of death. There is no further information at […]
Detectives are investigating the assault and attempted robbery of a 79-year-old man in Cherbourg yesterday afternoon. At around 4:30pm two teens entered a home on Hillview Street and demanded money from a male occupant. When the man refused they struck the man with a piece of wood before fleeing the scene on foot. Emergency services […]
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a service station in Wynnum West on September 6 have charged a man. Police will allege around 8:30pm a man entered the business at the intersection of Wynnum Road and Plaza Street, armed with a knife. It will be further alleged he demanded money from a staff member, who […]