A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash near Agnes Water overnight. Initial inquiries indicate at about 8pm a Holden Commodore was headed north on Round Hill Road when it has collided with a Triumph Motorcycle headed in the opposite direction. The rider of the motorcycle, a 57-year-old Hervey Bay man, died at the scene. […]
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Serious traffic crash, Surfers Paradise
A teenage boy has been transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital after he was hit by a vehicle in Surfers Paradise earlier tonight. Initial inquiries indicate at 9.15pm a car was travelling north on Ferny Avenue when it has hit a pedestrian on the edge of the road at the intersection with Cavill Avenue. […]
Appeal for information dangerous driving, Aitkenvale
Police from Townsville’s Tactical Crime Squad investigating a dangerous driving incident from late January are appealing for public assistance. Around 11.10am on January 29 police observed a 2004 white Holden Crewman dualcab utility (pictured) in the forecourt of a petrol station located on Nathan Street. A vehicle registration check revealed the vehicle was displaying false […]
Break and enter offence, Maryborough
Detectives are seeking to speak with a man (pictured) who may be able to assist them with the investigation into several break and enter offences at Maryborough. At around 1.30 am in Ariadne Street, a man has broken into a sports club and stolen cash. At around 2 am in Sydney Street, another sports club […]
Emergency Alert for Black River as at 2.40pm Fri 8 Feb
A critical infrastructure Emergency Alert message has been issued to Black River residents from the Townsville Local Disaster Management Group. The message advises residents that properties in Black River will experience loss of water supply due to a break in the watermain. Residents are advised there will be no water for approximately 6 hours. Council […]
Disturbance arrests, Loganholme
Detectives have arrested nine people following investigations into a disturbance involving multiple people at a shopping centre in Loganholme on Monday, February 4. It will be alleged around 4.30pm a group of men were involved in an altercation in the Leda Drive carpark of the shopping complex. During the incident it will be alleged a […]
Emergency Alert for Palm Island as at 1.35pm Fri 8 Feb
An Emergency Alert message has been issued by the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council for residents on Palm Island. The message advises residents to boil their water until further notice because recent rain has impacted the water treatment plant. Residents are further advised to inform their family and friends. Further information is available at www.palmcouncil.qld.gov.au […]
Ethical Standards Command investigation into Coochin Creek deaths
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is conducting an ongoing internal investigation into the circumstances leading up to the death of a child and man located at Coochin Creek on Wednesday. The investigation will examine all aspects of the police response and will report to the Coroner. The QPS Ethical Standards Command (ESC) investigation will be […]
Police officer stood down, Southern Region
A 55-year-old male sergeant from Southern Region has been stood down from official duty with the Queensland Police Service and will be tasked to perform non-operational duties. The officer is subject to allegations of offensive conduct toward community members and unprofessional conduct toward a colleague. In keeping with our commitment to high standards of behaviour, […]
Firearm and drug operation – Tara/Millmerran
Police from State Crime Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) have closed a major firearm and drug operation in the Tara and Millmerran areas. Sixteen search warrants were executed over the last three days (5-7 February) on predominantly rural properties by officers from Toowoomba, Kingaroy and Roma MOCS (Rural). They were further assisted by […]