BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: As Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the South East Queensland coastline, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has commenced deployments to assist with preparations and support local communities ahead of the weather system's arrival. Today, 176 police officers and recruits are deploying to the Gold Coast, with the State Police Operations Centre (SPOC) working closely with the district to monitor the ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 15-year-old boy reported missing from Townsville since February 4. The boy pictured, was last seen at Mount Louisa however has not been seen since. Police and family hold concerns for his welfare. He is described as 170cm tall, proportionate build and dark hair. Investigators are urging the boy or anyone who may have information regarding his welfar...
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a traffic crash at Hillcrest this afternoon. Initial investigations indicate around 4.30pm a motorcycle was travelling north on Mount Lindesay Highway when the rider is believed to have lost control and crashed near the Middle Road overpass. The rider, a 52-year-old man, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital where he remains in a critical c...
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 6.53pm on March 5, 2025, by Logan City Council. TROPICAL CYCLONE WATCH & ACT - PREPARE TO TAKE SHELTER. CITY OF LOGAN will be impacted by Tropical Cyclone ALFRED from Thursday morning. PREPARE NOW TO TAKE SHELTER. Listen to local radio or visit bom.gov.au for warning updates. Go to Council's Emergency Dashboard at disaster.logan.qld.gov.au for more information....
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 9.52am, Wednesday March 5, 2025 by Redland City Council. This is a STORM TIDE WATCH AND ACT PREPARE NOW message from Redland City Council. Redlands Coastal areas and Islands are likely to be affected by a very dangerous Storm Tide caused by Cyclone Alfred FROM THURSDAY MARCH 6. You should WARN NEIGHBOURS, SECURE BELONGINGS and SEEK SAFE SHELTER. For more informat...
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 9.29am, Wednesday March 5, 2025 by Gold Coast Council. This is a CYCLONE WATCH AND ACT message from City of Gold Coast for the Gold Coast. Significant flooding along waterways is EXPECTED TO START TONIGHT. Check the Disaster Flood Risk Map. If you are in a risk area, decide now where you will take shelter. PREPARE TO TAKE SHELTER by 6pm today. For map and more i...
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 11.47am on March 5, 2025 by Brisbane City Council. TROPICAL CYCLONE WATCH & ACT - PREPARE TO TAKE SHELTER. MORETON ISLAND will be impacted by Tropical Cyclone ALFRED from Thursday morning. PREPARE NOW TO TAKE SHELTER. Listen to local radio or visit bom.gov.au/ for warning updates. Go to Council's Emergency Dashboard at brisbane.qld.gov.au for more information. ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 1.08pm on Wednesday March 5 by Moreton Bay City Council. City of Moreton Bay. WATCH AND ACT. Residents in low lying coastal areas should PREPARE NOW. Properties are likely to be affected by dangerous Storm Tide caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred from Thursday. Higher than normal tides from Wednesday. Warn neighbours, secure belongings and move to higher ground a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 12.03pm, Wednesday March 5, 2025 by Brisbane City Council. This is a STORM SURGE WATCH AND ACT: PREPARE TO EVACUATE message from Brisbane City Council. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to impact Brisbane communities. Very high tides, damaging winds, flooding and erosion are possible along coastal areas, rivers and creeks. You should secure items in your yard,...
BRISBANE, Queensland, March 5 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 03:53 PM Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli SEQ councils activated for disaster assistance in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Alfred * Disaster assistance has been activated for twelve south-east Queensland councils as the region positions for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. * Funding will support counter disaster operations and the reconstruction o...