Police have this morning revoked an emergency declaration for Maryborough as the recovery operation continues. Services continue to be provided to several flood-impacted areas around Maryborough, together with Fraser Coast Regional Council (FCRC) and other welfare agencies. A number of roads remain closed and those in the area are encouraged to stay away from flood-affected […]
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Firearm produced; man charged – Brighton Le Sands
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Police are seeking assistance from the community to locate a police dog missing from Redbank Plains this morning. Around 3am, the dog squad were called to track an offender who allegedly ran from a stolen vehicle near Greenwood Village Road. Police Dog Quizz commenced a pursuit, however he became separated from his handler. Officers have […]
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Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Meridian plains, that has left one teenager with serious injuries. Early information indicates the car was being driven on Pierce Avenue at about 4pm when the vehicle left the unsealed road and collided with a tree. The 17-year-old female driver and two female passengers aged 16 and 17-years-old […]
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Update January 13 – the missing man has been located safe and well. The original media release (below) has been amended to remove identifying details and image Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 26-year-old Woodridge man reported missing January 8. He was last seen at about 3pm. Police hold concerns for his […]
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Following meetings between Police and Fraser Coast Regional Council, an updated restricted zone remains in place in the Maryborough CBD as recovery work continues in the flood zone. Restrictions are currently in place regarding vehicle and pedestrian movements in the area bounded by Lennox, Ellena and Richmond streets, down to the Mary River, back to […]
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Water police are currently searching for a vessel seen drifting off Bribie Island this morning. Just before 9.30am this morning, police were alerted to what is believed to be a purple kayak or surf ski seen drifting 100 metres off Woorim Beach. An air and sea search is underway, however the vessel has not been […]
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A man has been charged after a shooting incident at Richlands last week. Around 9.30am on January 7, emergency services responded to a Zerlotti Street address and found an 18-year-old man with gunshot wounds to his legs. A 29-year-old man was located at an Inala address and taken into custody without incident. The man has […]
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Far North police are encouraging residents to stay safe as Tropical Cyclone Tiffany approaches the coast. Heavy rainfall, gales and destructive winds are predicted to impact the Cape York peninsula throughout Monday and into Tuesday. Residents and travellers are particularly reminded not to become complacent with floodwaters. Deciding to walk to drive through floodwaters can […]
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A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Longreach this morning. Early investigations indicate the man was riding along Tonkoro Road when he lost control after striking a ditch around 7.00am. The 61-year-old Longreach man died at the scene. The Forensic Crash Unit will investigate. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by […]
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