A 35-year-old male assistant watchhouse officer from the Southern Region has been dismissed from the Queensland Police Service. The civilian officer was the subject of a disciplinary hearing in relation to misconduct involving computer hacking and stealing. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, transparency and accountability, we have undertaken to inform […]
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A woman has died in a fatal traffic crash at Parkhurst this afternoon. Initial investigations indicate she was driving northbound on the Bruce Highway around 4pm when her car collided with two other vehicles near the Yeppoon Road intersection. The 65-year-old local woman was pronounced deceased at the scene and no one else was seriously […]
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Update: The 78-year-old man reported missing from Robina today has been located safe and well. Thank you to everyone who has assisted. Earlier: Police are appealing for urgent community assistance to help locate a 78-year-old man missing from Robina. Police and family hold serious concerns for his welfare. Anyone who sees the man or has […]
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Three men have been charged following a pursuit on the Sunshine Coast this morning involving an alleged stolen vehicle that later crashed at Maleny. Around 3am Beerwah police observed a black Mazda 6 allegedly stolen from Jacobs Well on May 26 travelling along Frizzo Road through Palmview. Officers then followed the vehicle as it turned […]
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Police have arrested three men who became entangled in thick lantana after allegedly attempting to flee a crashed stolen vehicle on the Sunshine Coast this morning. Around 3am Beerwah police observed a black Mazda 6 allegedly stolen from Jacobs Well on May 26 travelling along Frizzo Road through Palmview. Officers then followed the vehicle as […]
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The search for an overdue fisherman off the coast of Hervey Bay has re-commenced today. Paul Brazier departed Urangan Boat Harbour around 1.30pm on Monday, May 25, for an overnight fishing trip with plans to return Tuesday afternoon. A search was commenced yesterday afternoon and failed to locate Paul or his boat. Today’s search, coordinated […]
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During Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the Queensland Police Service is supporting Australia’s first LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day today (May 28). Queensland Police Officer and founder of LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day, Senior Constable Ben Bjarnesen, is a DVConnect Board Member and works closely with Queensland’s LGBTI+ communities to provide police support. Senior […]
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Update: Good news! The 31-year-old man reported missing from Fortitude Valley has been located safe and well. Earlier: Police are seeking assistance to locate a 31-year-old man missing from Fortitude Valley. Anyone who can help is encouraged to contact police. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious […]
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A man has died in a traffic crash at Townsville this afternoon. Initial investigations indicate a pushbike and truck collided at the corner of Woolcock and Duckworth streets around 1.20pm. The cyclist, a 45-year-old Mount Louisa man was pronounced deceased at the scene and the 36-year-old truck driver was uninjured. The road had to be […]
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Hervey Bay Water Police are coordinating a sea and air search in the Coral Sea for an overdue fisherman. The 37-year-old local departed from Urangan Boat Harbour around 1.30pm on Monday (May 25) for an overnight fishing trip, planning to return yesterday. He failed to return home and police were alerted early this afternoon. A […]
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