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April

Sunday, 30

Man to face charge over North Stradbroke Island bush fire

A 27-year-old Mermaid Waters man has been charged in relation to a bush fire at North Stradbroke Island that started late last night.

Bruce Highway Re-Opened, Toomulla

Motorists are advised the Bruce Highway at Toomulla north of Townsville has now been reopened.

Armed robbery, New Farm

A 21-year-old man from Camp Hill had his wallet stolen by two men, one armed with a knife, at New Farm this morning.

Fatal incident, Reedy Creek

A 54-year-old male cyclist was killed this morning following what is believed to be a hit and run incident at Reedy Creek.

Saturday, 29

Fatal traffic incident, Swanfels

The body of a 28-year-old man was discovered today in long grass near the intersection of Warwick Yangan Road and Kays Road, Swanfels.

Mother and child located

Police can confirm the 37-year-old woman and 18-month-old child involved in an incident at Banyo about 8.15pm last night have been located safe and well.

Sexual assault, Story Bridge

In the early hours of this morning, an 18-year-old woman was sexually assaulted as she walked across the Story Bridge.

Media Summary - Issued at:4:30AM

Child Alert, Banyo - Robbery, Zillmere - Robbery, Rocklea - Traffic incident, Nundah

Friday, 28

Update, Durack Tavern incident

Please be advised a 20-year-old man is currently assisting police with their inquiries in relation to the attempted armed robbery and stabbing at the Durack Tavern, Inala last night.

Jogger sexually assaulted, Ashgrove

A female jogger was sexually assaulted after being attacked on Davies Road at Ashgrove this morning.

Two charged - armed robbery and stabbing, Inala

Two men will appear in the Richlands Magistrates Court this morning following an attempted armed robbery and stabbing at Inala last night.

Media Summary - Issued at 4:30AM

Fatal traffic incident, Upper Coomera - Serious traffic incident, Moorooka - Attempted robbery and stabbing, Durack

Thursday, 27

Media Summary - Issued at 9:00PM

Light aircraft crash, Mabuiag Island

Investigation into cattle shooting incident

Senior police officers from Mt Isa and Police Ethical Standards Command in Brisbane are due to arrive in Birdsville this evening to investigate an incident in which a number of cattle were allegedly shot by a local police officer.

Update - Deceased man, Bundaberg

Police are continuing investigations into the death of a 58-year-old man at a house in Bundaberg this morning.

Boondall Police Station evacuation

The Boondall Police Station was evacuated for a short period of time this morning following initial reports that an ill police officer may have been suffering from a legionella-related illness.

Fatal incident, Rochedale

A 41-year-old Rochedale woman was killed this morning after she was hit by a bus.

Sunshine Coast man located

An 81-year-old man has been located safe and well this morning near the retirement village where he was reported missing last night.

Search resumes for missing Sunshine Coast man

Police are searching for an elderly Sippy Downs man reported missing from a retirement village last night.

Investigations continue into Bundaberg murder

Bundaberg police are speaking with a 29-year-old man following the death of a 58-year-old man at a Bundaberg home this morning.

Media Summary - Issued at 4:30AM

Fatal traffic incident, Westbrook - Attempted arson, Toowoomba

Wednesday, 26

Man charged in relation to Royal Pines shooting

A 36-year-old man has been charged with acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm, wilful damage and enter with intent to commit affray in relation to an altercation between the Finks and Hells Angels motorcycle groups at the Royal Pines Resort on March 18.

Woman robbed as she suffers epileptic fit

A 24-year-old woman was robbed of her wallet as she endured an epilepsy seizure at Ashgrove this morning.

Man charged over armed robbery, Gold Coast

A 23-year-old man of no fixed permanent address has been charged in relation to the alleged armed robbery at the Musgrave Hills Bowls Club at Labrador today.

Man surrenders to police over shooting incident at Royal Pines Resort

A 36-year-old man wanted for questioning over an alleged altercation between the Finks and Hells Angels motorcycle groups at the Royal Pines Resort on March 18, 2006 has handed himself in to detectives today.

Officer becomes first Australian to run the North Pole Marathon

On Saturday 8 April, a Queensland Police detective, Senior Sergeant Brendan Smith of the Security Intelligence Branch became the first Australian and first police officer to run the North Pole Marathon.

Man located – armed robbery Gold Coast

After a search at Arundel, police have located a man following an alleged armed robbery at the Musgrave Hill Bowls Club today.

Armed robbery – Gold Coast

Police are searching for a man who stole a handbag while armed with a screwdriver at the Musgrave Hill Lawn Bowls Club at Labrador this morning.

Media conference – officer recounts North Pole experience

Senior Sergeant Brendan Smith of the Security Intelligence Branch became the first Australian and first police officer to run the North Pole Marathon.

Media Summary - Issued at: 7:20AM

Assault, City - Fire, Marsden - Serious traffic incident, Sherwood

Media Summary - Issued at 5:00AM

Fatal traffic incident, Beachmere - Serious traffic incident, Greenbank - Armed robbery, Upper Coomera

Tuesday, 25

Five charged after arson spree, Chermside and Geebung

Five people have been arrested on a total of 15 charges following a spate of arson attacks on Brisbane’s Northside last night.

Media Summary - Issued at: 5:00AM

Serious traffic incident, Upper Coomera - Armed robbery, Clayfield - Arson attacks, Chermside / Geebung - School fire, Kingston

Monday, 24

Diesel truck explodes west of Nebo

A truck driver has escaped with minor injuries after his diesel truck rolled west of Nebo in central Queensland and exploded.

Group arrested after roadside assault

Four men will appear in court after allegedly assaulting a man as he and a female friend walked along McCullough Street, Sunnybank on Friday.

Diesel truck explodes west of Nebo

A truck driver has escaped with minor injuries after his diesel truck rolled west of Nebo in central Queensland and exploded.

Group arrested after roadside assault

Four men will appear in court after allegedly assaulting a man as he and a female friend walked along McCullough Street, Sunnybank on Friday.

Rape, torture charges, Whitsundays

A 31-year-old man will appear in court today on a total of 33 charges following the alleged assault and torture of a 25-year-old woman.

Fatal motorcycle incident – Pimpama

A motorcyclist has been killed after he lost contol of his Yamaha 1100cc bike and collided with a light pole at Pimpama this morning.

Media Summary - Issued at: 5:00AM

Serious assault of police officer, Cairns - Armed robbery, Rockhampton - Search for missing fisherman, Noosa

Sunday, 23

Clarification – Tiaro traffic incident

The child involved in an accident on the Bruce Highway near Tiaro on Friday, initially reported as a girl, is a 10-year-old boy.

Deceased man located, Main Beach

The body of a man who went missing in surf off Main Beach this morning has been located a short time ago

Sea search underway for missing man, Main Beach

A sea search is being conducted for a 24-year-old man who went missing in surf off Main Beach this morning.

Body located, Fig Tree Pocket

The body of a man has been located this morning on the bank of the Brisbane River at Fig Tree Pocket.

Media Summary - Issued at: 5:00AM

Assault and burglary, Southport - Assault of police officer, Inglewood - Search for missing fisherman, Noosa

Saturday, 22

Media Summary - Issued at: 9:05PM

Fatal traffic incident, Takura (Hervey Bay) - Search of missing crewman, Noosa - Suspicious fire, Hamilton Island

Two men charged over Taringa attempted murder

A 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old man have been charged in relation to an incident at Taringa on Thursday night where a 25-year-old man received stab wounds.

Man missing after trawler sinks

A 49-year-old man is missing after a fishing trawler overturned and sunk in waters off the Sunshine Coast early this morning.

Media Summary - Issued at: 5:00AM

Fatal traffic incident, Tairo - Drug Raids, Fortitude Valley - Stabbing, Caboolture

Friday, 21

Serious traffic incident, Tiaro

Police are currently at the scene of a three vehicle traffic incident on the Bruce Highway, 10 kilometres south of Tiaro.

Cat burglar, Deception Bay

Police are appealing for information about a bobcat stolen from a construction site beside the Bruce Highway at Deception Bay.

Armed robbery – Bank of Queensland, Oxenford

Police are looking for two men who smashed their way into the Bank of Queensland premises on the Old Pacific Highway at Oxenford before stealing an undisclosed amount of money.

Media Summary - Issued at: 5:00AM

Attempted murder, Taringa - Serious Assault, Norwell - Missing boat, Torres Strait

Thursday, 20

Solomon Islands flight arrives in Brisbane

A plane load of approximately 20 people who have voluntarily left the Solomon Islands will arrive at Brisbane International Airport tonight.

Another arrest in shooting incident at Royal Pines Resort

A 26-year-old man wanted for questioning by police over an alleged altercation between the Finks and Hells Angels motorcycle groups at the Royal Pines Resort on 18 March, 2006 has handed himself into detectives.

Couple found safe and well

A 60-year-old woman and 67-year-old man who were the subject of a police search at the Lamington National Park, south of Canungra this morning have been found safe and well.

Search for missing couple, National Lamington Park

Police are currently conducting a land search in Lamington National Park, south of Canungra, for a missing bush walking couple.

Media conference, missing man, Brisbane River

Acting Inspector Stan Chrzescijanski will speak to media about the continuing search for a man missing in Brisbane River since 2.30 this morning.

Media Summary - Issued at: 5:00AM

Fatal traffic incident, Atherton Tableland - House fire, St Lawrence - Police pursuit and arrest, Deagon - Search continues, Torres Strait - Man missing, Brisbane River

Wednesday, 19

Fatal traffic incident, Townsville

A 78-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car at North Ward, Townsville this evening.

Extradition on conspiracy to murder

A 35-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman will be extradited from Adelaide back to Queensland today to face a charge of conspiracy to murder.

Media conference, Cyclone Monica

Superintendent Mike Keating, Cairns District Officer will speak to media about Cyclone Monica later today.

Footage available - Wazza’s Bottle Shop, Nerang

Police have released the footage of two men involved in the armed robbery of a bottle shop in Nerang on Saturday.

Cyclone Monica, update 1

As local police await the arrival of Cyclone Monica, all necessary precautions have been taken.

Serious assault, Mornington Island

Police are investigating a serious assault on Lardil Street, Mornington Island last night.

Dial-in-a-druggie campaign

Roma District police are grateful for the public’s response during the last nine days to the dial-in-a-druggie campaign.

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:30AM

Pedestrians hit by car, Surfers Paradise - Armed robbery, North Rockhampton - Armed robbery, Cleveland - Armed robbery, Aspley - Break and enter, Toowong - Assault and attempted indecent assault, Manunda in Cairns - Search resumes, Torres Strait

Tuesday, 18

Correction – Sad end to the Easter road safety campaign

In the media release issued at 1.15pm, we incorrectly stated a 23-year-old man was recorded traveling 160km/hr in a 100km/hr zone on Hale Street, Brisbane on day five of the Easter road safety campaign.

Sexual assault, White Rock (Cairns)

Police have released a comfit of a man involved in the sexual assault of a woman in White Rock on Sunday.

Cyclone Monica

Police are working closely with other government agencies in Lockhart River in preparation for Cyclone Monica.

Dial-in-a-druggie campaign - Clandestine Labs

As part of their Dial-in-a-Druggie campaign, Roma District police are encouraging residents to be aware of suspicious activity or chemical odours in their area as it may be a sign of a clandestine amphetamine lab.

Media conference, Easter Road Safety campaign

Inspector Chris Thomas will speak to media today about the Easter road statistics. After yesterday’s three road fatalities, the official Easter period road toll stands at four.

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:20AM

Deceased man, Boondall - Armed robbery, Gympie - Search for overdue vessel, Torres Strait - Fire, Helensvale

Monday, 17

Media Summary - Issued at: 9:25PM

Sexual assault, Townsville: Around 9.50am today a 23-year-old woman was riding a bike on Discovery Drive near the CSIRO complex when a man dragged her from her bike into nearby bushland and sexually assaulted her. The man is described as being in his early 20s, 180cm, with a dark complexion and short dark hair. He was wearing a red singlet and dark three-quarter length shorts.

Man charged with Port Douglas jewellery robbery

A 48-year-old Townsville man will appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court charged with the theft of $157000 worth of jewellery and cash from a Port Douglas home yesterday.

It’s no holiday for traffic police

Queensland police have pleaded with motorists to maintain their good record as they return home from Easter holiday destinations.

Fatal traffic incident, Burrum Heads

Police have now been advised a 79-year-old man died in hospital today after being hit by a car yesterday in Burrum Heads.

Fatal traffic incident, near Beaudesert

A man died today after a traffic incident on the Mount Lindesay Highway at Tamrookum, just south of Beaudesert.

Media Conference - Easter Road Campaign

A media conference will be held this afternoon in relation to the Easter road campaign.

Funeral, Lucas Smith

The family of Lucas Smith has requested media respect their privacy and not attend the funeral of their son, Lucas Smith, to be held some time this week.

Media Summary - Issued at: 7:50AM

Serious traffic incident, Runaway Bay - Car into house, Highland Park - CLARIFICATION: Car into house, Highland Park - Shop arson, Capalaba - Pursuit arrest, Tinaroo - Pursuit arrest, Mackay - Serious assault, West Court (Cairns)

Sunday, 16

Media Sumary - Issued at: 3:30PM

Arrest for serious assault, Keppel Sands (Yeppoon) - Man arrested for discharging gun, Napranum - Woman airlifted from Gympie

Suspicious fire, Cracow

A house was completely destroyed by fire early this morning in Cracow, about 250 kilometres west of Bundaberg.

Woman trapped, near Gympie

Police are currently at a scene where a woman has been trapped between a car and a trailer outside of Gympie.

Media Summary - Issued at: 12:00PM

Armed robbery arrest, Surfers Paradise - Sexual assault, White Rock (Cairns) - Easter road safety campaign

Media conference, Easter Road Safety campaign, day 3

Acting Superintendent Peter Mansfield will speak to media today about the Easter road statistics. Yesterday a second motorist was issued double demerits after two separate incidents in Southern region.

Media Summary - Issued at: 8:10AM

Robbery, Booval - Unlawful wounding charge, Mooloolaba - RAVE party, RNA Showgrounds

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:40am

Serious traffic incident, Mount Kilcoy - Dangerous driving arrest, Bracken Ridge - Armed robbery, East Brisbane - Armed robbery, Nerang - Armed robbery, Nerang - Robbery, Surfers Paradise - Deceased man, RNA Showgrounds

Saturday, 15

Search for missing boatie called off

Search efforts to find a missing crew member from a trawler off the Cape York Peninsula has concluded without success.

Man issued double demerit points

A 24-year-old Marsden man is facing almost $1000 in fines and 20 demerit points after being detected speeding twice within minutes at Fernvale yesterday.

Media Summary - Issued at: 8:00AM

Armed robbery, Goodna - Non-suspicious fire, Tarong Coal Mine - Grievous bodily harm arrest, Yeppoon - Dangerous driving arrest, Mossman

Correction and update to House fire, Hendra

The two occupants of the house on Zillman Road, Hendra, damaged by fire earlier this morning, are a man and a woman, not two men as previously stated in the overnight Round-up.

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:45AM

Child death, Kurwongbah - Child death, Forest Lake - Child injured, Teewah - House fire, Hendra - House fire, Shorncliffe - Search scaled down, Princess Charlotte Bay

Friday, 14

Search update - Missing boy, Forest Lake

The search continues for a 3-year-old boy who went missing at Forest Lake this afternoon.

Correction - Missing boy, Forest Lake

Correction - Please be advised that the child went missing while playing in a park on Forest Lake Boulevard near Lochwood Avenue, not Coachwood Crescent as initially reported.

Missing boy, Forest Lake

Police are appealing for public assistance following the disappearance of a 3-year-old boy at Forest Lake this afternoon.

Child injured after beach traffic incident

Motorists are urged to exercise caution on beaches as they would roads following an incident today where a young child was injured.

Police seek public assistance - Chermside incident

Police are seeking a man in his 30s who drives a 2002-2003 model dark grey Holden Commodore ute after an alleged incident in the car park of the Kmart Tyre Service at Chermside yesterday.

Queensland Easter Road Safety Campaign Update No. 1 of 5

The Queensland Easter Road Safety Campaign commences at 0001 hrs on Thursday, 13 April 2006 and continues until 2359 hrs on Monday, 17 April 2006.

National Easter Road Toll - Update No. 1 of 5

DAILY TOTAL: For the 24 hour period to midnight: Day 1 – Thursday 13 April 2006

Media Summary - Issued at 4:35AM

Pedestrian death, Windsor - Caravan fire, Capalaba - Serious assault charges, Carseldine - Search resumes, Princess Charlotte Bay

Thursday, 13

Media Conference - Arrest, Shooting at Royal Pines Resort

At about 12.30pm today Shane Scott Bowden who has been wanted by police in relation to his alleged involvement surrounding the melee between the Finks and Hells Angels motorcycle groups at the Royal Pines Resort on 18 March, surrendered himself into custody with his solicitor at the Surfers Paradise Police Station.

Police traineeships for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is offering Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders the opportunity to become police officers through the QPS Justice Entry Program.

Man charged, Camp Hill and Morningside robberies

A 23-year-old Norman Park man has been charged with two counts of armed robbery following the armed hold ups in Camp Hill and Morningside last night.

Motorists still not heeding warnings

The results of a traffic operation on Brisbane’s southside yesterday has alarmed police in the lead up to the Easter long weekend

Media Summary - Issued at: 5:30AM

Missing boy found, Forest Lake - Armed robberies, Camp Hill and Morningside

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:10AM

Assault, Carseldine - Missing crewman, Princess Charlotte Bay - Fire, Grovely - Fire, Townsville - Missing boy, Forest Lake - Missing woman found, South Kolan

Wednesday, 12

Man arrested in Mt Isa drug operation

An ongoing drug operation in Mt Isa has netted an alleged drug trafficker today and more arrests are expected.

Update on missing woman, Bundaberg

Police are appealing for public assistance following a possible sighting of missing Bundaberg woman, Flora Amos.

Media advisory – Police bravery to be honoured at special awards ceremony

Disarming an offender with a semi-automatic handgun – heading off an attack from a knife-wielding offender – and rescuing hostages from an armed gunman… For eight Queensland police officers these acts of bravery will be recognised at a special police ceremony at Police Headquarters tomorrow.

Dial-in-a-druggie campaign - Cannabis

As part of their Dial-in-a-druggie campaign, Roma police are encouraging residents to be vigilant and report suspicious activities within the area as they may be a sign of illegal farming operations occurring on local properties.

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:30am

Drag-racing accident, Wishart - Fifth person dies from Oakey fatal - Operation Crane II - Violent robbery, Highgate Hill - Serious assault, Blackwater - Missing woman Bundaberg- update - Non-suspicious fire, Nanango

Tuesday, 11

Missing boy, Forest Lake

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 13-year-old boy from Forest Lake who was reported missing last night.

Photo released, South Kolan missing woman

Searches today have failed to locate a 76-year-old woman reported missing from a property near Baffle Creek via South Kolan.

Break and enter, Highgate Hill

A man sustained minor cuts to his abdomen and torso after an attempted break and enter at a house in Highgate Hill last night.

Appeal for witnesses to single vehicle incident, Chandler

Police are appealing for witnesses to a traffic incident at Chandler yesterday.

‘Back from the Break’ Easter campaign

With the Easter holidays fast approaching, Maryborough District police are once again encouraging employers to deliver important road safety messages to their staff to ensure they return to work safely ‘Back from the Break’.

Missing Arundel man located

A 19-year-old Arundel man who was reported missing to police last week has been found safe and well.

Concerns for missing woman

A search has resumed this morning for a missing 86-year-old woman reported missing from a property near Baffle Creek via South Kolan.

Easter road safety campaign

Minister for Police and Corrective Services, Judy Spence and State Traffic Support Branch Acting Superintendent Peter Mansfield will officially launch Queensland’s Easter holiday road safety campaign at Suncorp Stadium Northern Plaza, Caxton Street at 10am today.

Child struck by a car, Caboolture

A five-year-old boy is in a critical condition after being struck by a car yesterday afternoon.

Media Summary - Issued at:4:30am

Armed robbery of BP service station, Rockhampton - Armed robbery, Subway New Farm - Violent break and enter arrest, Wongawallan (Gold Coast) - Branch man arrested, Coorparoo armed robberies

Monday, 10

Two men arrested, Burpengary serious assault

Police have arrested two men in relation to the serious assault of a 71-year-old man and a 21-year-old man at a unit in Bantry Avenue, Burpengary yesterday afternoon.

Police launch Easter Road safety campaign

Queensland traffic police have welcomed tough new penalties for motorists who break the rules this Easter saying they will give their annual enforcement operation extra clout.

Name released of boy killed in Norwell accident

The name of the four-year-old boy killed when a car struck him while playing in the front yard of a house at Norwell yesterday has been released.

Deprivation of liberty, Fortitude Valley

Police are investigating an incident at the Chinese Cultural Leisure Centre in Fortitude Valley this morning that left a woman with a suspected broken cheekbone and bruising.

Traffic police give blood for Easter

Traffic police and their general duties colleagues will be assisting the Red Cross stock up on blood deposits over the Easter long weekend when the need is unfortunately the greatest.

Man critical after tractor fire

A 55-year-old man is in a critical condition after receiving burns when his tractor caught fire at a Carseldine property this morning.

Update - Gordonvale search and rescue

The two women and a man, all aged in their early 20s, called police on their mobile phone about 7.10 last night to advise they had become disorientated.

Media Summary: Issued at: 4:30am

Fatal accident, Norwell - Serious accident, Mareeba - Serious assault, Burpengary - Attempted murder arrest, Browns Plains - Drug and firearm arrest, Hervey Bay - Search and rescue, Gordonvale - Missing Lutwyche boy located.

Sunday, 9

Media Summary - Issued at: 1:00pm

Armed robbery, Runaway Bay - Stabbing, Manoora (Cairns) - Missing boy, Lutwyche - Unlawful wounding arrest, South Brisbane

Searches conducted for missing Lutwyche boy

Police are urging members of the public to be on the lookout for an eight-year-old boy missing from the Lutwyche area.

Missing boy, Lutwyche

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate an eight-year-old boy from Lutwyche who has been missing since yesterday afternoon.

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:30am

Double fatality, Mt Mee - Appeal for witnesses to single vehicle roll over, Chapel Hill - Unlawful wounding, Harbour Town - Armed robberies arrest, North Brisbane - Serious assault arrest, Woorabinda (Rockhampton)

Saturday, 8

Fatal, Bli Bli

Police are investigating a fatal traffic incident at Bli Bli this morning.

Man charged over attempted murder and pursuit

Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old man in relation to a number of offences including an attempted murder at Marcoola last year and a large scale police pursuit from the Sunshine Coast to Logan last month.

Armed robbery, Sunnybank

Police are currently at the scene of an armed robbery at Sunnybank.

Media Summary - Issued at: 4:30am

Armed robbery KFC, Clayfield - Armed robbery Subway, New Farm - Attempted robbery with violence, Taigum - Unlawful wounding arrest, Norman Park - Oakey fatal- update

Friday, 7

Bruce Highway closed, Sandy Gully

Police wish to advise the Bruce Highway at Sandy Gully, 10 kilometers north of Bowen is closed due to severe flooding.

Missing man, Robina

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 19-year-old Arundel man who has been missing since yesterday.

Man charged, Macgregor sexual assault

A 22-year-old Hawthorne man has been charged in relation to the sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman at Macgregor on Tuesday evening.

Update – fatal incident, Oakey

Three men and one woman died after their vehicle drove into a power pole at Biddeston via Oakey this afternoon.

Disaster Operations Update – Mareeba District

Police continue to work alongside the Mareeba District Disaster Management Group (DDMG) to manage the post-impact recovery effort following Tropical Cyclone Larry.

Four dead in tragic car accident

Four people have died and another person has serious injuries after their vehicle drove into power pole at Biddeston via Oakey

Man assists Macgregor sexual assault investigation

Police are speaking with a 22-year-old Hawthorne man in relation to the sexual assault at Macgregor earlier this week.

Easter motorists urged to drive safely and responsibly