Appeal for information dangerous driving, Aitkenvale

Police from Townsville’s Tactical Crime Squad investigating a dangerous driving incident from late January are appealing for public assistance. Around 11.10am on January 29 police observed a 2004 white Holden Crewman dualcab utility (pictured) in the forecourt of a petrol station located on Nathan Street. A vehicle registration check revealed the vehicle was displaying false […]

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Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 1.35pm Fri 8 Feb

An Emergency Alert message has been issued by the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council for residents on Palm Island. The message advises residents to boil their water until further notice because recent rain has impacted the water treatment plant. Residents are further advised to inform their family and friends. Further information is available at www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au […]

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Ethical Standards Command investigation into Coochin Creek deaths

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is conducting an ongoing internal investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death of a child and man located at Coochin Creek on Wednesday. The investigation will examine all aspects of the police response and will report to the Coroner. The QPS Ethical Standards Command (ESC) investigation will be […]

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Police officer stood down, Southern Region

A 55-year-old male sergeant from Southern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is subject to allegations of offensive conduct toward community members and unprofessional conduct toward a colleague. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, […]

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