Police are investigating an incident in which a man was wounded at Pimpama tonight. Around 7pm three men armed with knives attended a Wharf Street address where they attempted to force entry before being confronted by a male occupant. The occupant then became involved in a physical altercation with the three men. A second male […]
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Detectives have charged a man following the investigation of a suspicious death at Tewantin overnight. Around 1am police were called to Ernest Street following reports a person was lying on the roadway. Upon arrival a 21-year-old man was found with injuries to his chest. He was transported to hospital but died on arrival. A 38-year-old […]
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A 47-year-old male senior constable from Operations Support Command has been issued with a notice to appear for drink driving (0.052 per cent). The officer was off duty at the time and driving a private vehicle when he was stopped for a random breath test in Woodford about 3.40pm on December 26. He is scheduled […]
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Forensic Crash Unit Officers are investigating a crash that occurred at Southport today. Initial inquires reveal at 11.25am a man was riding a bicycle on the incorrect side of Nind Street in a westerly direction. A car has turned from High Street left into Nind Street and collided with the cyclist. The cyclist remains in […]
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A freight train transporting approximately 200,000 litres of sulfuric acid derailed around 10.20am this morning approximately 20kms east of Julia Creek. Police have declared an emergent situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act to assist emergency services manage the scene, which includes minor leakage of sulfuric acid and spillage of diesel fuel. The emergency declaration, which was […]
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Ten people stranded by flood waters at Harris Creek were airlifted to safety yesterday afternoon, with another seven motorists opting to stay with their vehicles. Authorities initially thought 16 people, travelling in a number of vehicles, had become stranded on the Nardoo – Burketown Road after torrential rainfall early yesterday morning. This number however was […]
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Townsville detectives investigating the theft of cash from safes during three recent break and enters yesterday charged a 29-year-old man. Police will allege that money was stolen during the break-in of a sandwich shop at a Thuringowa shopping centre on December 16, and money again stolen from a safe during the break-in of a marine […]
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A 42-year-old man missing from The Gap since Boxing Day was this morning located safe and well in Cardwell. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.Report crime […]
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Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 13-year-old girl reported missing from a Bundamba. The girl was last seen at a Bundamba home around 8.30am on Saturday. December 26. Police investigations indicate the girl was seen around 10am that day at the Woodridge Railway Station. She is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately […]
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Update 11.20am 27/12 – MP has been located safe and well in Cardwell. Original media release has been modified to remove identifying information: Police are appealing for urgent public assistance to help locate a 42-year-old man who has travelled from Brisbane to Cardwell, and may be possibly be heading to Cairns. The man was last seen at […]
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