BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 10:53 AM Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Youth The Honourable Sam O'Connor Expert panel to revitalise Queensland's night-life economy * Crisafulli Government appoints expert panel to dial up Queensland's night-life economy * Panel to be chaired by former Powderfinger bassist John 'JC' Collins * Crisafulli Government's economic focus is music to the ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 11:10 AM Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games The Honourable Tim Mander Crisafulli Government announces new appointees to Stadiums Queensland Board * Five new appointments have been made to Stadiums Queensland Board, delivering experience and expertise in the runway to Brisbane 2032. * John Warn, an existing Board Member, has been...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 01:33 PM Minister for Health and Ambulance Services The Honourable Tim Nicholls New junior doctors swell the ranks of Queensland Health * More than 880 new junior doctors have started in Queensland Health hospitals and health services - one of the largest intakes in the State's history. * They will gain vital clinical experience in areas such as emergency, cardiology, orth...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Published Yesterday at 12:00 PM Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership The Honourable David Janetzki Planning for Qld-first Office of Social Impact underway * Office of Social Impact to identify and amplify for-purpose enterprises * Office will oversee landmark $80 million Social Entrepreneurs Fund * Social Impact and Philanthropicroundtables contributing to development ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: North Brisbane police are cracking down on the dangerous operation of personal mobility devices (PMD) such as e-scooters and bikes in the inner city. In a recent detection and prevention operation, Brisbane City Highway Patrol conducted proactive patrols and enforcement activities, targeting helmets not being worn and speeding. Locations targeted during the January 14 operation included Goodwill Bri...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: A three-day policing operation in the South Burnett, has resulted in six people charged with over 50 charges relating to property, drug and weapon offences as well as anti-social behaviour. Between Tuesday, January 7 and Thursday January 9, police carried out several search warrants, bail compliance and street checks at several different locations in Kingaroy. This resulted in six people charged wit...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police have charged a 43-year-old Alexandra Hills man following a police-involved shooting incident at Rochedale in December 2024. On December 30, police were called to a business on Brickworks Place following reports of a disturbance around 5:45am. It will be alleged the man had driven his car into a business and, while armed with a knife, made verbal threats towards staff. Officers allege they lo...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Police are appealing for public assistance as part of an investigation into a traffic crash at Beenleigh on Thursday night, January 16. Investigations indicate around 11.30pm, a blue Triumph motorcycle and a dark blue Volkswagen Passat station wagon crashed on the Pacific Highway. The rider of the motorcycle, a 32-year-old female from Tallebudgera, sustained serious leg injuries and was transported ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: A man has been charged following extensive investigations into an alleged suspicious building fire and assault of an employee at a business in Fortitude Valley last year. Around 3.30am, on December 26, 2024, it will be alleged a 34-year old man entered the Wickham Street tobacconist, with identity concealed and spoke with the owner, a 42-year-old man. The 34-year-old man has then placed a suspicious...
BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 17 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release: Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash in Bouldercombe yesterday, January 16. Initial investigations reveal that around 3:25pm, a white Toyota Corolla hatchback was stationary in a southbound direction on the Burnett Highway, looking to make a right turn into Richmond Drive. A blue Ford utility crashed into the rear of the Toyota, causing the vehicle to cross into oncoming...