Gold Coast police would like to remind motorists of upcoming road closures due to the 2018 Blues on Broadbeach music festival. The event will be held over four days, from Thursday May 17 to Sunday May 20, with more than 150,000 spectators expected to attend this year’s event. Police have been working with event organisers […]
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Attempted armed robbery, Bundaberg South
Police have released images of a man who may be able to assist with inquiries after a taxi driver was threatened at knifepoint in Bundaberg South overnight. At around 7.15pm a man entered a taxi at a shopping centre on Maryborough Street and requested to be transported to Goodwin Street. Upon arriving at the destination […]
Stand down revoked, Central Region
A 32-year-old male senior constable from the Central Region stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service on 1 December 2017 has had his stand down action revoked and is returning to duty. The officer was the subject of an investigation concerning firearms offences and was served with a Notice to Appear in […]
Stand down revoked, Southern Region
A 38-year-old male constable from the Southern Region who was stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service on May 17, 2016 has had his stand down action revoked and is returning to duty. The officer was the subject of an investigation concerning the unlawful access and disclosure of information. The Crime and […]
Online learning tool helps police engage LGBTI community
As part of the Queensland Police Service’s continuing commitment to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community it has rolled out an Online Learning Product (OLP) to all officers in time for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The learning tool helps officers by enhancing their understanding of: Significant historical events that have […]
House fire, Capalaba
Police are investigating a house fire that occurred overnight at Capalaba. Emergency services were called around 22.20pm following reports a house was on fire on Mount Cotton Road. On arrival, the house was found engulfed in flames but emergency crews were able to extinguish the blaze. The house, which was unoccupied, was extensively damaged as […]
Serious traffic crash, Stones Corner
Investigators are appealing for witnesses following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Stones Corner this morning. Preliminary investigations indicate at around 11.30am a four-wheel-drive was travelling east along Old Cleveland Road with it collided with a hatchback at the intersection with Montague Road. A man aged in his 70s man was transported to Princess […]
Queensland police join forces for national operation targeting ice
The Queensland Police Service joined forces last week with police across Australia for a week-long operation to target and disrupt the supply and distribution of ice and other dangerous drugs across the country. As part of Operation Vitreus, Queensland police located 2.25 kilograms of ice, nearly 10 kilograms of cannabis, two kilograms of steroids and […]
Assault and weapons charges, Mount Pleasant
Police have charged a 22-year-old man following an alleged incident involving a firearm in Mount Pleasant early this morning. Around 3:15am police will allege they attempted to intercept a taxi on Windmill Crossing as they wished to speak with the man, who was a passenger, in relation to an outstanding matter. Police will allege the […]
2018 7 News Gold Coast Running Festival – road closures
Gold Coast Police would like to remind motorists of upcoming road closures due to the 7 News Gold Coast Running Festival. The Fun Run will be conducted on Sunday 20 May 2018 with over 4,000 competitors expected to participate in this year’s event. The event commences in Stadium Drive, Robina and concludes inside Cbus Super […]