BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have commenced a homicide investigation following a woman being shot at North Toowoomba this afternoon, February 26. Initial investigations indicate that at around 1:50pm, emergency services were called to a Christmas Street address following reports of a disturbance. Upon arrival, a 27-year-old Wilsonton woman was located with multiple serious injuries. She was transported to Toowoomba Hosp...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Queensland Police Service Police will intensify efforts to disrupt crime on the Gold Coast with the return of Operation Whiskey Legion from February 26 to March 5. The high-visibility operation will see specialist police units collaborating to target high-risk offenders, drug and property crime, and anti-social behaviour. Acting Chief Superintendent Peter Miles stated that the operation is a proacti...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are appealing for public assistance in relation to a burglary and hit and run crash at Chambers Flats last June. Just before 7.45am on 23 June 2024, emergency services were called to a Farrow Road address to reports of a break and enter in progress involving two males. Police attended and disturbed a man on the roof of the property, police ran after the man before he entered a black Mazda. A...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are investigating the attempted break and enter of two tobacconists at Pacific Pines and Browns Plains overnight. Around 2.45am a group of people wearing balaclavas attempted to break into a tobacconist on Pitcairn Way at Pacific Pines. The group then fled in three vehicles. Officers attended the scene where they located multiple padlocks cut but no entry had been gained. Police were then ca...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged two men following an armed robbery of a tobacco store in Toowoomba City on February 25. At approximately 12.30pm it is alleged two men entered the store on Russell Street threatening a female employee with a knife and demanding cash. It is then alleged one of the offenders went behind the counter and wrestled with the employee before stealing a quantity of smoking products. Both...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: UPDATE: The 13-year-old boy reported missing from Springwood has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance. The previous release has been edited to remove any identifying information. PREVIOUS: Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 13-year-old boy reported missing from Springwood yesterday, February 25. Police appeal to the boy or an...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 26 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 10:39 AM Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Brent Mickelberg Crisafulli Government launches new Road Safety Program for Queensland primary schools * The Crisafulli Government is rolling out Journi, an innovative online road safety education program for Year 5 and 6 students. * Journi teaches students about safety on and around roads and includes e-scooter...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Feb. 26 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 10:06 AM Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Queensland shines on global health stage as trade mission hits new level * Crisafulli Government leads powerful Queensland delegation to India's BioAsia 2025. * Trade mission to repair trade relationships which were left in tatters after a decade of the previous Labor Government. * 20 d...
India, Feb. 25 -- The Great Indian Wedding fashion landscape is being transformed as more women seek to blend cultural relevance with traditional attire. This has resulted in a move where an increasing number of women are looking for wearability, comfort and style as they continue to embrace their traditions.Shifting Wedding Fashion PreferencesWhile many women continue to prefer traditional sarees and lehengas with their maang tikkas or kundans, there is a growing trend of women who are opting f...
India, Feb. 25 -- Delhi: The fourth edition of the Global Hindi Excellence Summit concluded in the capital city, Delhi. The primary objective of this conference was to establish Hindi on the global stage and to deliberate on various aspects of sustainable and long-lasting development in fields such as environment, education, and health. Eminent personalities from diverse sectors including education, technology, finance, and journalism participated in the conference, seeking solutions to prevaili...