Two men have been charged with affray following a disturbance in Drewvale early this morning. Just after 6.30am police received reports of an altercation between two groups of men in Hume and McMillan streets. Specialist police responded to the scene after reports at least one of the men were armed with a gun, however, an […]
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Police are continuing to search for three men who escaped from Townsville Correctional Farm at Stuart last night. The men were reported missing from their rooms overnight. At 12.40am this morning, the trio caught a taxi from Eastlake Drive, Fairfield Waters and travelled to Oliver Court, Vincent. Officers believe the trio stole a vehicle from a […]
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An air, sea and land search involving multiple agencies is currently underway for a missing surfer at Main Beach. At 6am, a fisherman observed a male surfer become separated from his board and submerge under a wave at The Spit. The fisherman did not see the man resurface. A vehicle belonging to a 34-year-old Coomera […]
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Detectives from Taskforce Maxima have today arrested a 26-year-old woman after a quantity of dangerous drugs were located at a Bundall residence this morning. Police will allege a quantity of Steroids, Cannabis and drug paraphernalia were located at the Coogeen Street residence following the execution of a search warrant. Police will also allege that they […]
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Queenslanders planning to welcome the New Year at celebrations across the state are being urged to travel and party safely this evening. Police Minister Bill Byrne says he wants the thousands who will be celebrating tonight to have a great time while respecting others. Around 100,000 people are expected to attend celebrations at South Bank […]
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Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 25-year-old man reported missing from Booval. Kasper Ellis was last seen on December 24 at Booval Train Station on South Station Road. It is believed Kasper was planning on visiting a residence in Rocklea, however, failed to attend. Police and family hold concerns for his welfare […]
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A detailed assessment of the site where a freight train carrying sulfuric acid derailed approximately 20kms east of Julia Creek is expected to commence later today. Wet weather had been delaying access to the site however due to lower than expected rainfall yesterday, crews have been able to construct two easements, allowing access to the […]
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Speeding motorists continue to be a concern for police following the release of statistics from day 8 of the Christmas Road Safety campaign. Police are continuing to remind motorists to obey speed limits after a motorcycle was detected driving at 151km in 80km zone on Tomewin-Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin. Over the Christmas Holidays, Police are […]
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Police have charged a man with grievous bodily harm after a police officer suffered serious leg injuries in Bargara overnight. Police will allege that just before 10pm they were called to a licensed premises on Bauer Street in relation to a disorderly male patron. Police will further allege that when they attempted to arrest the man he […]
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A woman has been charged with arson following a house fire in Inverness Street Upper Kedron overnight. It will be alleged at about 9.50pm the woman set fire to the garage of the house in which she is a tenant. The garage has been damaged by the fire however no one has been physically injured. […]
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