BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: General duties officers from Capalaba and Cleveland sprung into action this week when a little adventurer got lost on her way to Nan's house, January 22. Police were called to shops on Moreton Bay Road shortly before midday when members of the public spotted the 3-year-old girl wandering. With a couple of fist bumps and a quick pitstop for some water, officers ensured the young explorer was well hyd...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Queensland Police is reminding all road users to make road safety a priority this long weekend as increased traffic volumes heighten the risk of crashes. Tragically, Queensland has experienced one of its deadliest starts to the year, with more than 15 lives lost. QPS Road Policing and Regional Support Command Acting Assistant Commissioner Janelle Andrews said the long weekend, coupled with the end o...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 12:47 PM Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki A Fresh Start for Queensland: abolishing stamp duty top of the agenda for Parliament * The Crisafulli Government has announced abolishing stamp duty on new homes for first home buyers, will be the first priority of Parliament returning next month. * The Revenue Legislation...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:21 PM Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations The Honourable Jarrod Bleijie State Planner appointed to unlock more housing approvals * Peta Harwood appointed Queensland's new State Planner. * MsHarwood has been a leader in planning in Queensland for over a decade with senior roles in the Queenslan...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Officers from the Innisfail Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are appealing for witnesses following an incident yesterday, January 23. It will be alleged between 2:30pm and 2:50pm, a 39-year-old man and a 34-year-old man were in a parked vehicle on Aston Street when they were approached by a 21-year-old Bluewater man in a white Kia Cerato. After a brief interaction, the 21-year-old man drove away ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: A man has died following a vehicle and pedestrian traffic crash in Hodgson Vale, south of Toowoomba, on December 31, 2024. Investigations indicate that shortly before 9pm, a white single cab Hilux was travelling along Windermere Drive before striking the 57-year-old Toowoomba man near Hazelmere Court. The Hilux has allegedly failed to remain at the scene, however subsequent investigation have since ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Detectives from the Crime and Intelligence Command Organised Crime Gangs Group (OCGG) have charged 52 people on 149 charges in South East Queensland targeting drug and weapon offences by outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members and their associates. The arrests were made as part of Operation Whiskey Legion, following 43 search warrants being executed on properties across Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valle...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: CORRECTION: The previous version of this release provided an incorrect date of when emergency services were initially called. The error has been corrected below. Detectives from Rockhampton Child Protection Investigation Unit and specialist police from Crime and Intelligence Command's Child Trauma Unit are investigating the death of a two-month-old girl at Gracemere. Around 11.15pm on Sunday, Januar...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Officers from the State Flying Squad alongside officers from the Far North District have charged 65 people with 249 offences during a 5-day deployment to Cairns. Between January 20 and 24, the State Flying Squad joined Cairns General Duties police, officers from the Cairns Property Crime Unit, Far North District Tactical Crime Squad, Tablelands units and Cairns Child Protection and Investigation Unit...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 24 -- The Department of Environment and Science issued the following media release: Wildlife officers are investigating multiple reported sightings of a crocodile on the beach and in the water at Coonarr Beach and Elliott River mouth in the WideBay region. On 23 January 2025, the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation received five reports from community members of what they believed to be acrocodile. Wildlife officers are reviewing a short v...