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March

Friday, 31

Attempted armed robbery - Virginia A balaclava-clad man wielding a knife and a pink umbrella attempted to rob the Commonwealth Bank at Virginia just before 6 o’clock this evening.

Disaster Operations Update – Cairns and Innisfail Districts The Cairns District Disaster Coordination Centre (DDCC) ceased operations on March 24. The main focus of recovery has moved to the Innisfail and Mareeba Disaster Districts.

Disaster Operations Update - Mareeba District The District Disaster Coordination Centre (DDCC) remains fully operational in coordinating the recovery effort. All roads in the District are open, with clean-up operations well underway and many areas cleared of debris. The clean-up is now focussed on outlying and rural access areas.

Serious traffic accident, Mount Larcom Six people have been taken to hospitals in Rockhampton and Gladstone after a three vehicle traffic accident on the Bruce Highway between Calliope and Mount Larcom this morning.

Kessels Road re-opened Police wish to advise all east-bound lanes on Kessels Road are now open.

Two charged after Carrara shooting incident Police have arrested and charged two men following a shooting incident at a boxing function at a Carrara resort on March 18.

Broken down truck slows traffic on Cunningham’s Gap Police ask motorists travelling on the Cunningham’s Gap to take care as a truck has broken down and traffic is down to one lane.

Stabbing incident – Parkwood A 22-year-old man has been charged after wounding a man at the Parkwood Tavern at 2.45am today.

Pilot dies in light plane crash A man has died in a light plane crash at Coopers Plains this morning.

Police seek witnesses to Browns Plains traffic incident Police are appealing for information about an incident at Browns Plains this week.

Drive carefully in wet conditions Police are urging motorists to drive carefully in the wet conditions after 18 traffic accidents across Brisbane this morning.

Media Summary - Issued at 4:30AM Unlawful wounding, Parkwood - Unlawful wounding charge, Townsville - Pursuit arrest, Maroochydore - Pursuit arrest, Slacks Creek

Thursday, 30

Media Summary - Issued at 8:20PM Deceased swimmer, Gold Coast - Drug arrests, Yeppoon

Video pirate arrested in Holmview An alleged video pirate was arrested in Holmview today over the possession of a large number of pirated DVD movies and games.

Police seek public assistance Police investigating the death of an elderly female at Parramatta Park on March 17, are urging residents with water lifts located in their homes to ensure they meet with Australian design standards.

Drug overdoses, Nerangba Ten grade nine students from Narangba Valley High School were hospitalised after overdosing on an unknown drug today.

Mareeba street procession says no to violence Police and community groups from the Tablelands Violence Prevention Committee will hold a procession as a stand against violence this Friday, March 31.

Media Summary - Issued at 11:10AM Burglary arrest, Coopers Plains - Stabbing, Eagleby - Appeal for information, Brisbane City assault

Rape arrest, Mt Isa A 19-year-old man has been charged with one count of rape following an incident involving a five-year-old girl this morning.

Fatal traffic incident, Cairns Police are investigating a fatal traffic incident at McCoombe Street, Cairns overnight.

Sexual assault, Beaudesert A 22-year-old man has been charged with rape and indecent assault after an incident in Beaudesert early this morning.

Media Summary - Issued at 4:30AM Armed robbery, Kingston - Arrests for multiple robberies, Chermside and Zillmere - Pursuit arrest, Edmonton - Sexual assault charges, Beaudesert - Serious assault charges, Mount Isa - Factory fire, Bundaberg

Wednesday, 29

Teens flee empty handed Police are appealing for information on two females who attempted to rob a bakery at Inala this afternoon.

Fatal traffic incident, Warra A 31-year-old woman from Miles has died after the car she was driving collided with a truck on the Warrego Highway near Dalby this morning.

Stolen crocodile- Media Conference A media conference will be held this afternoon in relation to the crocodile stolen from Rockhampton Zoo on Saturday morning.

Pedestrian struck by taxi in the valley A 30-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being struck by a taxi in the valley this morning.

Media Summary - Issued at 4:15AM Armed robbery, Virginia

Tuesday, 28

Deceased man, near Cloncurry The body of a man has been found about 50 kilometres north of Cloncurry.

Internal investigation into accidental discharge of pen gun It is alleged the pen gun had been seized by police and was being examined by a police officer when it accidentally discharged once into the ceiling of the police station.

Police investigation break and enter, Fort Lytton Motor cross equipment, worth in excess of $22,000, has been stolen following a break and enter at the Fort Lytton Motor Cross Club recently.

Media Summary - Issued at 4:00AM Armed robbery, Dalby - Armed robbery, Crestmead - Charges - Armed robbery, Toowoomba - Charges following cannabis seizure, Bajool - Charges following short pursuit, Loganlea

Monday, 27

Media Summary - Issued at 3:30PM Armed robbery arrests, Arana Hills - Surveillance footage released, Sunnybank Hills

Media Summary - Issued at 4:30AM Break and enter, Paddington - Drowning, Green Island - Update – Youth charged, Victoria Point suspicious death - Man charged for impersonating a police officer, Kenmore - Update - Serious traffic incident, now Fatal, Mt Garnet (Atherton)

Sunday, 26

Media Summary - Issued at 4:15 PM Murder arrest, Yandaran, north of Bundaberg - Traffic incident, Cape Kimberly (Daintree) - Search called off, Tallebudgera - Contact made with missing 17yo teenager, Kangaroo Point

Concerns grow for missing teenager Fears are growing for the safety of a 17-year-old woman reported missing from Kangaroo Point.

Yandaran murder investigation ongoing Bundaberg police investigating the murder of a two-year-old boy at Yandaran last night are currently speaking with a 23-year-old man.

Media Summary - Issued at 5:30 AM Update – Suspicious death, Yandaran - Armed robberies, Brisbane’s southern suburbs - Double stabbing, Mt Gravatt East - Robbery with violence, Alderley

Suspicious death, Yandaran Bundaberg CIB is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 2-year-old male child last night in Yandaran north of Bundaberg.

Saturday, 25

Suspected missing surfboard rider, Tallebudgera Police will resume a search tomorrow for a suspected missing surf board rider after witnesses observed a male disappear in rough seas today at Tallebudgera.

Cyclone Larry clean-up continues in Mareeba district The clean-up effort is continuing in the Mareeba District following the impact of Tropical Cyclone Larry on Monday morning.

Media Summary - Issued at 4:30 PM Serious traffic incident, Buderim - Cannabis crop located, Samsonvale - Sexual assault arrest, Mount Isa - Sexual assault arrest, Manoora

Landsborough death now considered non-suspicious Police investigating the death of a 19-year-old man at Landsborough train station now believe the death is non-suspicious.

Media Summary - Issued at 12:30PM Serious traffic incident, Mt Garnet (Atherton) - Calamvale serious assault arrest - Missing person, Kangaroo Point

Motorists urged to slow down, Innisfail With a number of motorists detected speeding around cyclone affected areas, police are urging drivers to slow down and drive carefully.

Cyclone Larry update A second RBT unit has arrived from Townsville to be used as a mobile service centre by Department of Communities. The service centre will be heading to the Mission Beach area this morning.

Two die in Nebo home fire Two bodies have been recovered in a home destroyed by fire at Nebo this morning.

Valley stabbing arrest An 18-year-old Holland Park man will appear in court charged with the stabbing of two men at Fortitude Valley overnight.

Media Summary - Issued at 7:15AM Fatal traffic incident, Coolum - Nebo house fire - Stabbing, Fortitude Valley

Media Summary - Issued at 4:30AM Suspicious death, Landsborough - Stabbing, Fortitude Valley

Friday, 24

Media Summary - Issued at 10:30PM Fatal traffic incident, South Kolan - Armed robbery arrest, Toowomba

Comfit released, Mount Pleasant assault Police have released a comfit of a man who broke into a home in Mount Pleasant this morning and assaulted a female occupant.

Raids on Outlawed Motorcycle Gangs As a result of the incident at Royal Pines on 18 March, Detectives from State Crime Operations and the Gold Coast Criminal Investigation Branch have executed a number of search warrants targeting premises of outlawed motorcycle gang members.

Driver hit by truck debris, Rochedale A 35-year-old man from Cornubia is in a critical condition in Logan hospital after being hit by part of a shattered brake drum off a large truck.

Drugs and cash seized in Brisbane raids Today marked the culmination of Operation Delta Erupt, a three month joint operation between the State Drug Investigation Unit, Metro South and Southern Regions. Operation Delta Erupt targeted a drug distribution network in the western suburbs of Brisbane.

String of armed robberies linked Police are appealing for help to locate a man wanted for questioning over several armed robberies in Brisbane’s southern suburbs.

Cyclone Larry update Friday March 24, 2006 1.15pm

Victoria Point murder investigation update Through assistance from members of the public, two of the extinguishers were found in nearby Robin Parade.

Telephone impersonator wanted for city robberies Police are seeking information about a man wanted for three robberies in Brisbane city retail stores in March.

Footage of Kingston assault and robbery Police are appealing for information over an assault and robbery of a 15-year-old boy at the Kingston Railway Station last month.

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:45AM Charges following pursuit, Gold Coast - Armed robbery, Crestmead - Serious assaults, Calamvale

Thursday, 23

Media Summary - Issued at: 8.30pm Attempted armed robbery, Tugun - Armed robbery, Carole Park

Media Summary - Issued at: 6.20pm Burglary, Inala - Murder charge, Woodridge

Police release comfit, Bowen Hills robbery Police have released a comfit of one of the men involved in the robbery of a 20-year-old Bridgeman Downs man in Bowen Hills yesterday.

YUNGABURRA COMMUNITY ADVISED OF TEMPORARY PHONE NUMBER FOR POLICE ASSISTANCE Due to the destruction of the Yungaburra Police Station by Cyclone Larry, local residents have been requested to contact the following numbers for police assistance.

Cyclone Larry update Thursday March 23, 2006 10.00am

Police appeal for information after suspicious death Police are appealing for help from the neighbours of a Woodridge man found dead this morning in his Defiance Road unit.

Driver charged, Inala - Robbery, Bowen Hills - Armed robbery, Burpengary - Suspicious death, Woodridge - Armed robbery, Browns Plains - Man charged, Rockhampton - Fatal road crash, Capricorn Highway Driver charged, Inala: A 48-year-old man has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to remain at the scene of an accident after two children were struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing at Inala yesterday afternoon. The boy aged six and his 4-year-old sister, were crossing the road with their mother at the intersection of Serviceton Avenue and Hyacinth Street about 3.20pm. They were treated at the Princess Alexandra Hospital for minor injuries. A man from Durack has been issued a notice to appear at Richlands Magistrates Court in three weeks.

Wednesday, 22

Man assisting after kids struck by car A man is currently assisting police after two children were struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing at Inala this afternoon.

Police appeal for help in Victoria Point murder hunt Police are appealing for the assistance of the public in their ongoing investigation into the murder of 89-year-old Elizabeth Goodwin.

Assault, Fortitude Valley A man sustained severe lacerations to both forearms after an assault last Saturday morning.

Police seek man, Rothwell robberies Redcliffe police have released a photo of man who may have information about a number of robberies at a Rothwell convenience store over the past few months.

Road closures at Euramo to continue Police have been advised by Main Roads crews that the Bruce Highway between Innisfail and Townsville remains closed.

Traffic incident update, Kybong Motorists can still expect traffic delays on the Bruce Highway near Kybong due to a two vehicle traffic incident this morning.

Cyclone Larry update Issued by Jacqui McClure - 07 3015 2444 Media and Public Affairs Branch

Traffic incident, Kybong Motorists are experiencing traffic delays on the Bruce Highway near Kybong due to a two vehicle traffic incident.

Road closures around Innisfail Police are advising motorists that due to heavy rainfall during the night the Bruce Highway around Innisfail is closed.

Taxi driver robbed Police are looking for two women who robbed a taxi driver at knife-point after he picked them up outside the Brisbane Transit Centre, Roma Street about 12:30 this morning.

Rape arrest, Brisbane - Motorcyclist killed, Pacific Pines - Fatal road crash, Nerang Rape arrest, Brisbane: Police have charged a man over two sexual assaults which occurred several years apart in Rockhampton. One woman was raped at knife-point in North Rockhampton in January 1999. A second woman was raped at knife-point at Kawana in March, 2002. Police arrested a suspect in the Brisbane suburb of Mackenzie yesterday. A 30-year-old man will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today on charges including two counts of rape and two counts of deprivation of liberty.

Tuesday, 21

Man charged with Windsor murder A 21-year-old Windsor man will appear in court today charged with murder.

Armed robbery arrests, Rockhampton Police have arrested and charged two 21-year-old men in relation to the armed hold-up of the Coles Express Service Station, Rockhampton last Saturday.

Media notification – Cyclone Larry contact All media enquiries regarding the Cyclone Larry devastated areas can be directed to QPS Public Affairs Officer Jacqui McClure, now working from the Innisfail Police Station.

Cyclone Larry update Issued by Jacqui McClure - 07 3015 2444 Media and Public Affairs Branch

Cairns police assist with Cyclone Larry assistance Cairns police are providing additional resources to cyclone affected areas across north Queensland.

Kidnapping charges, Springfield Lakes A 41-year-old man was allegedly assaulted and kidnapped from a Springfield Lakes construction site yesterday, when three offenders assaulted him and forced him into their vehicle.

Assault and robbery of student arrests, Runcorn Police have charged two 16-year-old boys following the assault and robbery of a 16-year-old boy on Friday afternoon.

Sunshine Coast enforcement – shock result A traffic enforcement conducted by police from the Sunshine Coast District and State Traffic Task Force in the Coolum and Noosa area has detected an alarming number of drink driving offences.

Deceased woman, Riverstone Police are investigating the death of a 76-year-old woman at Riverstone, near Gordonvale in Queensland’s north.

Cyclone Larry media contact All media enquiries regarding the Cyclone Larry devastated areas can be directed to QPS Public Affairs Officer Jacqui McClure, currently working from Cairns Regional Office.

Suspicious death – Windsor - Robbery with violence – Spring Hill - Attempted robbery, Runcorn - Police pursuit, Jimboomba - Truck rollover – Pacific Motorway, Tugun Suspicious death – Windsor: Police have established a crime scene at Horace Street, Windsor following the discovery of a man’s body in a laneway late yesterday. Police were called to the address about 9:15pm by a tow-truck driver who found the body while he was delivering a vehicle to a car yard located on the street. It appears the deceased male has suffered severe head injuries. It is not known how long he has been there. A major incident room has been set up at Hendra CIB.

Traffic diversion – inner city bypass Police advise that due to investigations into a serious crime the Horace Street access road to the inner city bypass at Windsor will be closed to traffic for several hours this morning.

Suspicious death – Windsor Police have established a crime scene at Horace Street, Windsor following the discovery of a man’s body in a laneway late yesterday evening.

Monday, 20

Armed robbery, Alexandra Hills - Kuranda range open Armed robbery, Alexandra Hills: Police are investigating the robbery of a man and woman at Alexandra Hills yesterday morning. About 3am, a man and woman, both aged 18 were walking along McDonald Road towards McMillan Road when a man crossed the road and approached them from behind. The man threatened the two with a sharpened stick and demanded they give him property. The two handed over money and a mobile phone before they ran towards an approaching car which failed to stop. As they did so, the offender fled into bushland. The victims then hid as the offender returned from bushland with five other men. The offender is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 168 cm, blonde hair, fair complexion with a fat build. He was wearing jeans, sneakers and a black t-shirt covering the lower part of his face.

Police believe armed robberies are linked Police are seeking a man who they believe has committed four armed robberies in the southern suburbs of Brisbane over the last week.

Suspicious death, Victoria Point - update Police are continuing their investigations into the suspicious death of an elderly woman at a bayside retirement village.

Suspicious death, Victoria Point Police are currently at an address in Victoria Point after an elderly woman was located deceased in a unit this morning.

Media conference – shooting, Royal Pines Resort Detective Inspector John Hartwell will conduct a media conference today to update the investigation into the shooting incident at the Royal Pines Resort at the Gold Coast on Saturday night, March 18.

Cyclone Larry 1800 number Queensland Police have activated the Police Assistance Line to assist people who are enquiring about those evacuated in the Cyclone Larry affected areas.

Media conference, Tropical cyclone Larry Queensland Police Service District Superintendent Mike Keating and Emergency Services District Coordinator Wayne Cootes will be available to speak to media at a joint media conference.

Fallen tree closes Kennedy Highway Cairns police are advising motorists that a large tree knocked over by high winds has fallen across the Kennedy Highway, Kuranda range blocking all traffic movement.

Sunday, 19

Charges, Shooting – Royal Pines resort Police have arrested and charged two men following a number of shootings and stabbings at a boxing function at the Royal Pines Resort, Carrara about 10.40pm yesterday.

Charges, Toowoomba A 26-year-old man was charged today with one count of rape, one count of enter dwelling with intent, one count of child stealing and one count of stealing.

Mandatory evacuation, Tropical Cyclone Larry The Queensland Police Service has been tasked to assist in evacuations which will commence from 9.00pm, March 19, 2006.

Serious incident, Gold Coast - Media Conference A media conference will be held this morning in relation to an incident at a boxing event at the Royal Pines Resort, Benowa last night.

Shooting – stabbing, Gold Coast - Armed robbery, Surfers Paradise - Armed robbery - Calamvale Shooting – stabbing, Gold Coast: Police are continuing investigations into a brawl about 10:40pm yesterday among spectators at a boxing event at the Royal Pines Resort, Benowa in which a number of people were either shot or stabbed. One man suffered gunshot wounds to the head and back, another man suffered gunshot and knife wounds, two more men suffered stab wounds and a fifth man, thought to be a bystander was shot in the foot. All those injured are now at the Gold Coast Hospital where it is understood their conditions are not life-threatening. Police have not yet located a firearm or identified all suspects involved in the disturbance. A major incident room has been set up at Surfers Paradise Police Station. Police are asking witnesses to contact the Gold Coast CIB.

Shooting – Royal Pines resort Police are investigating a number of shootings and stabbings which occurred during a brawl among spectators at a boxing function at the Royal Pines Resort, Carrara about 10:40pm yesterday.

Saturday, 18

Comfit released – Runaway Bay armed robbery Police have released a comfit of a man believed to be involved in the robbery of a male pizza delivery driver at Runaway Bay last night.

Fatal traffic incident, Bowen Police are investigating a fatal traffic incident at Bowen a short time ago that has claimed the life of a 45-year-old man.

Attempted robbery charges, Runcorn A 21-year-old man has been charged with two counts of attempted robbery and two counts of serious assault following an incident in Runcorn this morning.

Pizza delivery driver robbed – Runaway Bay Pizza delivery driver robbed – Runaway Bay: An 18-year-old pizza delivery driver had his car and takings stolen while making a delivery to Runaway Bay last night. The driver told police he had pulled over on Bayview Street about 8:40pm when a male person and a female have demanded a ride. Once in the car they asked to be taken to Coombabah. The driver made a further pizza delivery after which the male passenger has produced a knife and demanded his takings and the car keys. He was forced into the rear of the car by the man who then drove to Jabiru Park, Hope Island where he proceeded to do burnouts and collided with a gutter and a tree. The pizza delivery driver fled on foot as the man was attempting to set the car alight. The two-door Hyundai Getz was extensively damaged. Police are looking for a male described as 40 to 50 years of age, Caucasian with a tanned complexion and short brown hair. The woman was about 18 years of age also of Caucasian appearance, 160cm tall with dyed orange or red hair.

Friday, 17

Human remains located near airport - Armed robbery arrest, Bellbird Park Human remains located near airport:  A human skull was discovered in bushland this afternoon near the airport. Private contractors made the discovery shortly before 4pm while searching for fire ants off Banksia Drive. The area was declared a crime scene and will be guarded overnight. Scenes of Crime officers will attend tomorrow morning. The skull will then be taken to the JTC for forensic analysis.

Man charged, Millaa Millaa A 22-year-old man has been charged with one count of arson following a fire on Mahony Road via Millaa Millaa this morning.

Suspicious fire, Atherton - Hydroponic arrests, Albany Creek - Pursuit, Bruce Highway - Pursuit utility located, Regents Park - Robbery with violence, Coopers Plains - Serious assault arrest, Browns Plains Suspicious fire, Atherton: A 61-year-old woman was taken in a critical condition to Atherton Hospital following a house fire at Tolga, near Atherton yesterday evening. Firefighters were called to the Willow Road address at 8pm where a fire had broken out in a bedroom. They located an unconscious woman suffering from smoke inhalation and serious burns. The fire is being treated as suspicious and a crime scene has been established pending further examination of the building this morning. The woman was expected to be airlifted to Townsville Hospital early this morning.    Hydroponic arrests, Albany Creek: Police called on Energex workers to disconnect unauthorized electrical work supplying a hydroponic system at an Albany Creek address yesterday. They located a room set up with a growing system including lights, exhaust fans and pumps during a search of a house at Windermere Court about 5pm. A small quantity of cannabis and some cash was also found. A 29-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have been charged with numerous offences including production and possession of a dangerous drug. They were bailed to appear at Petrie Magistrates Court on April 20.

Thursday, 16

Girl assaulted by burglar Police are investigating the sexual assault of a girl by a man who broke into a Toowoomba home overnight.

Two people charged over drug lab, Pinkenba A 50-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman have been charged in relation to the location of a drug laboratory at Pinkenba today.

Police investigate card skimming scam Police are investigating a card skimming scam after they received a number of complaints from customers who had been fleeced of money from their bank accounts.

Drug charges, Toowoomba area Police have charged a total of seven people with 31 offences following the closure of drug operation in the Toowoomba area this morning.

Media conference, officer on drink driving charge Queensland Police Service Ethical Standards Command Assistant Commissioner Ian Stewart will be available to speak to the media this afternoon regarding a 37-year-old off duty police officer being issued with a notice to appear for drink driving.

Media conference, child pornography charges Queensland Police Service Director of Child Safety Detective Superintendent Ross Barnett will be available to speak to the media this morning about child pornography charges against two Brisbane men.

Task Force arrests one on child porn Detectives from the Queensland Police Service’s State Crime Operations Command, Task Force Argos have arrested a 38-year-old student from Ashgrove in connection with his alleged involvement in an international network trading in child abuse images.

Off duty police officer on drink driving charge A 37-year-old off duty policeman from State Crime Operations Command has been issued with a notice to appear in court to face a charge of driving with a blood alcohol reading of .196.

Man charged over injury to child, Goodna - Attempted murder, Emerald - Drug charges, Taringa Man charged over injury to child, Goodna: Juvenile Aid Bureau police at Goodna have charged a man with assault occasioning bodily harm and grievous bodily harm following investigations into serious injuries suffered by a four year old girl yesterday. The child was taken to Ipswich Hospital after being found unconscious by the mother and then rushed to the Mater Children’s Hospital for urgent surgery for a suspected head injury. The charged man remains in custody pending an appearance at Ipswich Court this morning. The child’s condition is critical.

Car into house, Carina - Suspicious fire, Mount Isa - Charges following robbery, Black River - Armed robbery, Greenbank - Armed robbery, Inala Car into house, Carina: A 27-year-old Carina Heights man is expected to be charged with dangerous driving, drink driving and failing to remain at the scene of an accident after a car ran into a house on Vickers Street, Carina last night. The Toyota sedan went through a T intersection causing major damage to the house at about 10:30pm. The alleged driver was later located by police at another address and is expected to be further interviewed in the near future.    Suspicious fire, Mount Isa: A fire in a wheelie bin forced the closure and evacuation of a city block within Mount Isa’s CBD overnight. The fire was quickly extinguished about 6pm. When a gas bottle was discovered in the bin a decision was taken to close an area bounded by West Street, Rodeo Drive, Miles Street and Grace Street. It is anticipated the area will remain closed for most of the day until firefighters determine it is safe to approach the gas bottle.

Wednesday, 15

Townsville students taught to ward off online predators Over 300 Townsville primary school students will tomorrow participate in an online internet safety activity designed to educate them on the potential dangers encountered in cyber space.

Call for witnesses to Townsville shooting Police investigating Monday’s shooting at the Stocklands Shopping Centre on Ross River Road in Townsville were able to speak to the wounded security guard for the first time this morning.

Medal and Award Presentations - Wednesday 15 March 2006 at 9.30am Media are invited to a ceremony today, Wednesday 15 March 2006 to present long service medals and awards to officers and staff members from the South Eastern Police Region.

Fatal road crash, Currumbin Waters - House fire, Woodridge - Pedestrian death, Ashgrove - Robbery and assault, Palm Beach - Attempted armed robbery arrest, Keperra - Robbery, Aspley - Siege, Bundaberg Fatal road crash, Currumbin Waters: A 31-year-old Currumbin Waters woman died in a car crash at Galleon Way, Currumbin Waters, last night. The woman was driving a Mazda sedan which ran out of control and rolled several times after clipping a second vehicle about 6:00pm. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A four-year-old girl, also in the vehicle was unhurt. The Accident Investigation Squad is continuing enquiries.

Tuesday, 14

Gold Coast drug arrest A 55-year-old man has been charged with drug and weapons offences following a Drug Squad operation on the Gold Coast this morning.

Comfit available – attempted robbery, Inala Police have released a comfit and are seeking public assistance in relation to an attempted robbery at Inala on February 21.

LiveScan device launched at Brisbane watchhouse Police Minister Judy Spence and Commissioner Bob Atkinson today unveiled the LiveScan fingerprinting device in a demonstration at the Brisbane City Watchhouse.

Sexual assault arrest, Beenleigh - Fatal traffic incident, Roma - Fire, Cunnamulla Sexual assault arrest, Beenleigh: A female school teacher has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female student. The 25-year-old woman was charged with 93 counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16 and remanded in custody to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court today. The alleged offences took place over a two-year period and involved a now 16-year-old student at the school where the woman worked.

Monday, 13

Shooting, Townsville A 26-year-old man was found with a gun shot wound in a Townsville Shopping Centre earlier today.

Parents to speak about Goodna train deaths A media conference will be held this afternoon with the parents of the children believed to have been the ones hit by a train at Goodna on Saturday night.

LiveScan Demonstration A demonstration will be held tomorrow morning for the Statewide launch of the new LiveScan fingerprinting devices.

Attempted abduction, New Farm - On-duty taxi driver charged with indecent assault - Charges for accidental shooting, Beaudesert Attempted abduction, New Farm: Around 10.30 last night a 22-year-old woman was walking to her vehicle which was parked along Barker Street at New Farm when a man asked for directions through the window of a green Holden Commodore. As the woman approached his car, he got out of the driver’s seat and grabbed her, attempting to pull her into the vehicle. The woman fought him off and ran to her car before driving away. She was not injured during the attack. The man is described as Caucasian, 186cm, of proportionate build with a fair complexion, dark hair and a gap in his front teeth. He was wearing dark blue jeans with rips and a black T-shirt. His car is believed to be a 2000 model Commodore with a body kit.

Sunday, 12

Armed robbery, Bracken Ridge - Search and rescue, Yeppoon Armed robbery, Bracken Ridge:  Two men armed with guns robbed the Food Works store on Barrett St, Bracken Ridge a short time ago. At 7.30 tonight the men entered the store and threatened the female attendant. They took a sum of cash before fleeing the store and getting into a red Holden Commodore that was being driven by a third man.  The two men that entered the store are described as being aged in their teens and were both wearing balaclavas and dark clothing.

Murder charges, Beenleigh assault Two men have been conjointly charged with murder after a 22-year-old man was bashed outside the Sundowner Hotel overnight.

Railway safety warning After the recent rail tragedy in which three children died after being hit by a train, police are urging parents to talk to their children about rail safety.

Man dies after assault at Beenleigh A 23-year-old Eagleby man and a 21-year-old Rochedale man are currently assisting police with their investigations into the bashing of 22-year-old man at the Sundowner Hotel overnight.

Missing person located, Broadbeach Police have located an 85-year-old man who went missing yesterday.

Arrest, Brisbane - Arrest, Shorncliffe - Unlawful wounding, Fortitude Valley Arrest, Brisbane: A 37-year-old Victorian man will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with assault causing actual bodily harm, serious assault, public nuisance and two charges of wilful damage.  The arrest follows an incident outside the Caxton Hotel around 3.40 this morning when police patrolling Caxton Street witnessed a man allegedly throwing wheelie bins on the roadway.  Police approached the man who allegedly became extremely aggressive and abusive towards the officers.  The officers warned the man before deploying OC spray which had little affect in subduing him.  The man is alleged to have kicked one of the police officers in the face knocking him to the ground where he continued to punch the officer.  The man was eventually subdued with the assistance of security personnel.  The male officer was transported to hospital where he was treated for cuts to his face, inside his mouth and bruising to his legs.

Media conference, triple fatality, Goodna Ipswich District Officer Acting Superintendent Noel Powers will be available to speak about the rail triple fatality at Goodna at a media conference today.

Missing person, Broadbeach Police are looking for an 85-year-old man who went missing yesterday.

Triple fatality train incident, Goodna - Two die in single vehicle accident, Mackenzie - Fatal traffic incident, Bracken Ridge - Charges over assault, Kingston - Charges after robbery, Browns Plains - Charges after series of armed robberies, Brisbane city - Charges following stabbing, Proserpine - Serious assault, Beenleigh Triple fatality train incident, Goodna: Police are continuing their investigation into the death of three children after they were struck by a train around 6.45pm yesterday. Two brothers, aged eight and ten years from Mount Gravatt East, and a nine-year-old boy from Carole Park died when a passenger train headed from Ipswich to Brisbane struck the children on tracks almost halfway between the Goodna and Redbank stations.

Saturday, 11

Three youths killed by train, Goodna About 6.45pm three children were struck by a train and killed. The incident occurred approximately halfway between Goodna and Redbank stations.

Third armed robbery in three months, Bellbird Park Around 4.15 this morning two people armed with carving knives have entered the 7-Eleven store on Redbank Plains Road, Bellbird Park.

Armed robbery, Redbank Plains About 4.15 this morning two people armed with carving knives have entered the 7-Eleven store on Redbank Plains Road, Bellbird Park.

Charges after drug raid, Arundel - Charges follow armed robbery, Chermside - Robbery and assault, Rockhampton Charges after drug raid, Arundel: About 6pm yesterday, police acting on information supplied to Crime Stoppers attended a residence on Fitzalan Circuit, Arundel and seized a significant amount of cannabis, ecstasy and cash. Three men have been charged in relation to the incident. A 20-year-old Arundel man has been charged with three counts of trafficking of a dangerous drug, possession of things used in connection with supply of a dangerous drug and possession of tainted property. He will appear in Southport Magistrates Court today. A 25-year-old Arundel man will also appear today charged with trafficking of a dangerous drug. A 23-year-old Gaven man has been charged with supply of a dangerous drug and possession of things used in connection with supply of a dangerous drug. He is due to appear in Southport Magistrates on March 23.

Friday, 10

Fatal accident, Yeronga A man died this evening in a single vehicle accident on Brisbane Corso at Yeronga.

Armed robberies - Media Conference A media conference will be held this afternoon in relation to the armed robberies in and around the Botanical Gardens last night.

Armed robberies, Brisbane Police are looking for a group of four men armed with a knife who committed four separate robberies in and around the Botanical Gardens last night.

Double shooting, Bundaberg - Charges over vehicles damaged, Logan Motorway - Armed robbery, Boondall Double shooting, Bundaberg: Police were called to a residence in Duncraigen Street, Bundaberg about 10pm last night after a double shooting that left one man dead and a woman seriously injured. The 63-year-old woman suffered a gun shot wound to the face and was transported to Bundaberg Base Hospital. She is in a serious but stable condition and is expected to be transferred to Royal Brisbane Hospital for further surgery. The deceased man has yet to be formally identified and is believed to have been a boarder at the residence.

Thursday, 9

Evening Round-Up UPDATE - Fuel tanker fire, Cairns: One lane of the Captain Cook Highway has been reopened after a fuel tanker crashed and exploded this afternoon at Wangetti Beach, about 35 kilometres north of Cairns. The road was expected to be opened earlier, but fires keep igniting in the fuel and on the tanker. The driver, believed to be aged in his early forties, is in Cairns Base Hospital in a serious condition. Crews are expected to recover the truck tomorrow morning.

Fuel tanker fire, Cairns Police are at the scene of a fuel tanker fire on the Captain Cook Highway, approximately 35 kilometres north of Cairns.

Man charged, Tully A 30-year-old man has been charged with ten counts of wilful exposure and one count of incident treatment of a child under the age of 12.

Arrest for going armed in public, Ipswich - Vehicles damaged, Logan Motorway - Armed robbery, Broadbeach - Armed robbery, Broadbeach - Fire, Burleigh Heads Arrest for going armed in public, Ipswich: An 18-year-old Ipswich man has been charged with two counts of going armed in public and one count each of attempted armed robbery, possess knife in public, attempted unlawful entry to a motor vehicle and obstruct police, after he allegedly approached people at random armed with a knife and a broken bottle in Ipswich CBD yesterday. Just after 5.40pm it is alleged he tried to get into a woman’s car while she was parked in Limestone Street, but the woman locked the doors and drove off. In a separate incident, the man allegedly approached a man in the carpark outside Autobarn on Limestone Street, threatening him with a broken bottle and demanding his car keys. The victim was able to thwart the offender and alert police. The man will appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court today.

Wednesday, 8

Indecent assault arrest, Sunshine Coast A 51-year-old Mooloolaba man was this afternoon arrested and charged with six counts of indecent assault of an intellectually impaired person.

Police seek public assistance Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a man who failed to appear in the Rockhampton Supreme Court on drug matters.

Security images released, Townsville armed robbery Police have released security images of an armed hold-up which took place at the Queensland Teachers Credit Union at Stockland Plaza, Aitkenvale on Monday afternoon.

Call to report vehicle break-ins, Redland Bay Police are asking the owners of vehicles parked in the Weinam Creek Marina car park to report any break-ins or damage, after 30 vehicles were tampered with earlier this week.

Police competitor in polar marathon - media conference A media conference will be held with the Queensland police officer running in this year’s North Pole Marathon.

Officer running in world’s ‘coolest’ marathon A Queensland Police Officer is set to become the first Australian in history to run the North Pole Marathon.

Fatal traffic incident, Nambour - Four-vehicle traffic incident, south of Miriam Vale Fatal traffic incident, Nambour: About 3.55pm yesterday a car and a 4WD were involved in a head-on collision along Petrie Creek Road at Nambour. It appears that the car was travelling east when the driver lost control around a bend, causing it to veer into the path of the 4WD travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of the car, a 36-year-old Sunrise Beach woman, was taken to Nambour Hospital where she later died. The 37-year-old man from Eudlo who was driving the 4WD suffered minor injuries and shock, but was not admitted to hospital.

Tuesday, 7

Charges after Redcliffe assault victim dies - Arrests following disturbance, Lockhart Charges after Redcliffe assault victim dies: A 38-year-old Redcliffe man has been charged with manslaughter after the death of a man following an assault on February 17 at a Sutton Street, Redcliffe residence. The 37-year-old male victim from Caboolture died in Royal Brisbane Hospital yesterday as a result of injuries. The man appeared in Redcliffe Magistrates Court and was given bail to reappear on May 19.

Footage for city robbery available Police have released still photographs of two men who may be able to provide information in relation to the robbery which occurred in the city on Sunday morning.