Media Release Summary

Teenage girl assaulted whilst sleeping, Northgate

Serious assault, Chinchilla; Animal cruelty charge, Toowoomba; New Years Eve celebrations

Police have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their investigations into the assault of a teenage girl at a Ridge Street, Northgate home on December 18.

Gore Highway re-opens between Toowoomba and Millmerrin

Late this afternoon the Gore Highway (Toowoomba – Millmerrin Road) was re-opened to traffic.

Nindi Gully B & S cancelled and disaster declaration made for Bollon Shire

A Disaster Declaration has been made for the shire of Bollon in the state’s west.

Road safety paramount during floods

Police and emergency services would like to remind motorists and members of the public of the hazardous and unpredictable nature of flood waters and the dangers associated with storm debris and road washouts.

Floods result in rescues

Whilst many parts of Queensland prepare for recovery efforts as water begins to recede Police and Emergency Services would like to remind the community of the dangers of flood waters and damaged roads.

Bruce and Capricorn highways to close at Rockhampton

Floodwater is expected to close the Bruce Highway south of Rockhampton and the Capricorn Highway west of Rockhampton, possibly as early as Saturday afternoon.

Road closure, New Year Eve 2010

Fire, Fernvale; Death investigation, Lockhart River; Armed robbery, Virginia.

Police would like to remind motorists of the expected road closures in Brisbane CBD, South Brisbane and South Bank areas due to New Years Eve celebrations on tonight.

Thursday, 30

Helicopter crash in Emerald

Attempted armed robbery charge, Tingalpa; Armed person, Palm Beach

Police and emergency services attended a helicopter crash at the Emerald Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Emerald this evening.

Personal safety tips for New Year's Eve

Police are urging revellers to use common sense and personal safety strategies to ensure New Year’s Eve celebrations remain safe and enjoyable.

Emergency response continues

Whilst many parts of Queensland have commenced recovery efforts, other areas are bracing for more flooding.

Rough roads and loose loads don’t combine

Armed robbery, Kelvin Grove; Building fire, Kalbar; Teen suffers electrical burns, Bundaberg.

Police will be taking a hard line with motorists found transporting insecure loads after they are likely to have contributed to three deaths in southern Queensland this month

Personal safety tips for New Year’s Eve

Police are urging revellers to use common sense and personal safety strategies to ensure New Year’s Eve celebrations remain safe and enjoyable.

Update for the Gladstone area

Theodore remains isolated and all residents have been evacuated with only police remaining in town. Officers will continue to monitor levels over the coming days as water flows through the town from Taroom, and assess when residents will be able to return.

Wednesday, 29

Response and recovery underway across the state

As recovery efforts get underway in towns affected by flood waters earlier this week, police and emergency services remain on high alert, with more flooding yet to come.

Woorabinda weathers the flood waters

Woorabinda police report that the community is coping well after being isolated by the floodwaters.

Flood response, Bundaberg District

Man’s body retrieved from flooded waters, Mareeba; Appeal for witnesses to a fatal crash, Haigslea.

Police, Emergency Services and local councils are working together to ensure all North Coast Region residents have essential items to survive the current flooding situation in the region.

Flood response, Central Queensland

Police and emergency services are working together to ensure all Central Region residents have essential items following the flooding experienced within the region.

Travel advisory and update for the Gladstone area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Driver crashes on closed road, Toowoomba

Animal cruelty, Gold Coast: A Mudgeeraba man has been charged after a black swan was injured on December 26. It will be alleged that the man ran over the bird on a Mermaid Waters Canal with a jet ski around 1pm. The bird received a broken wing and is currently receiving care at a Gold Coast wildlife sanctuary. The 19-year-old man has been charged with animal cruelty and is expected to appear at the Southport Magistrates Court on January 21.

Emergency Services personnel were lucky to escape without injury after crashing a fire appliance while responding to an incident on a closed road outside Toowoomba.

Tuesday, 28

Receding waters reveal damaged roads

Police are urging the travelling public to drive with extreme caution as receding flood waters reveal underlying damage to roadways.

Travel advisory for the Warwick and Ipswich areas

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Toowoomba area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Rockhampton area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Maryborough area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Gympie area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Bundaberg area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Residents in flood affected areas urged to take precautions

Police and emergency services are urging residents affected by flooding to take the necessary precautions and stay up to date with emergency advice.

Emergency services personnel continue to rescue people stuck in flood waters

A man who jumped off a bridge into rising flood waters is due to appear in the Ipswich Magistrates Court on January 11 after he was charged with one count of unregulated high risk activity.

Travel advisory and update for the Gladstone area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Rockhampton area

Updated road conditions for Rockhampton area

Travel advisory for the Warwick and Ipswich areas

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Maryborough area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Bundaberg area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Travel advisory for the Toowoomba area

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Three men rescued from the Bremer River, Brassall

Missing bushwalkers located, Fitzroy Island; Major drug arrest, Tanawha; Drive to the weather conditions, a safety message.

Monday, 27

Evening round up

Serious traffic crash, Eton Range; Flood rescue, Arana Hills

Police have labeled the behaviour of three men in Ipswich as ‘foolish and dangerous’ after they attempted to float from Ipswich to Southbank in hazardous waters today.

Communities remain on alert as big wet continues across much of the State

With the rain continuing to fall onto sodden lands and swollen river systems across much of the State authorities are again urging the public to stay informed and be prepared for worsening conditions across much of Queensland.

Two teens lucky to survive flood waters, Proston

A Queensland family is enjoying the company of their two children, and grateful that they are alive, after the pair was swept into flood waters at Proston today.

Fatal traffic crash, Haigslea

Police and Emergency Services are currently at the scene of a two vehicle fatal traffic crash on the Warrego Highway.

Road and travel advisory, Queensland

Police wish to remind all motorists that for all traffic and travel advice please visit http://131940.qld.gov.au or call 131940. Motorists should also monitor local council and local radio for all current information.

Tanah Merah man faces flood water charge

A 28-year-old Tanah Merah man has been served with a Notice to Appear in court after allegedly driving into floodwaters near Tanah Merah.

Sunday, 26

Fatal traffic crash, Beerburrum

A man believed to be aged in his 70s died this morning following a multi vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway near Beerburrum.

Authorities are again urging people to steer clear of flood waters

Emergency services personnel rescued an 18-year-old Rockhampton man clinging to a tree in flooded Moores Creek this morning.

Christmas Road Safety Campaign - Day 2

A 36-year-old woman has recorded a blood alcohol limit six times above the legal limit despite treacherous conditions on Queensland’s roads during the first 48 hours of the 2010 Christmas Road Safety Campaign.

Road closure Capricorn Highway Duaringa

Due to rising flood waters and extensive rainfall, the Capricorn Highway at the Dawson River, Duaringa (100km west of Rockhampton) has closed.

Road closures and flooding updates for Queensland

Police are advising motorists to avoid the area of the Bruce Highway between Giru and Home Hill, in the Townsville area due to local flooding. Rising flood waters will soon close the road off to motorists.

Heavy rainfall continues across much of the State

Sexual assault charge, Bundaberg Serious assault of police, Cooktown:

Saturday, 25

North Queensland was today lashed by tropical cyclone Tasha delivering more heavy rains to areas already saturated by recent falls.

Morning Round Up

Missing bushwalkers, Hinchinbrook Island (Cardwell); Extreme weather conditions, Innisfail

Cyclone warning for north Queensland

Residents in north Queensland are urged to stay tuned to warnings and ensure their households are prepared, as tropical Cyclone Tasha hovers off the east coast.

Friday, 24

Localised flooding and Road closures, near Jericho

Localised flooding expected in Jericho. Police urge extreme caution in flooding areas

Secure your home over Christmas

With one more sleep until Christmas it is a timely reminder to everyone to ensure their homes and valuables are safely secured.

Flood Rescue, Clifton

A young Toowoomba man is lucky to be alive after allegedly driving into floodwaters at Clifton yesterday.

Afternoon Round up

Update: Fatal traffic crash, Mt Isa; Update – armed robbery, Bundaberg; Robbery, Brisbane

Fatal traffic crash, Mt Isa

Fatal traffic crash, Maitland Creek (far north Queensland): Armed robbery, Mermaid Beach Missing person, Noosa: Oil refinery fire, Lytton Road closure, Ingham Stabbing, Archerfield: Attempted armed robbery, Tingalpa: House fire, Mount Chalmers

A 17-year-old woman has been killed after a single vehicle traffic crash near Mt Isa yesterday.

Thursday, 23

Afternoon Round-up Second edition

Drug seizure and charges, Rocklea: Drug charges, Southport: Robbery charges, Norman Park:

Armed robbery - Bundaberg; Serious crash - Nambour; Body located - Brisbane River.

Burglary investigations Cairns

Cairns detectives are investigating two recent burglaries in the Cairns area.

Afternoon Round Up

Traffic crash, Bargara; Stolen war medals, Nundah.

Update: Shooting, Gold Coast

Police have charged a 34-year-old Varsity Lakes man after a shooting incident on the Esplanade at Surfers Paradise on December 4, 2010.

Wednesday, 22

Update – Serious traffic crash, Carole Park

A 26-year-old Boronia Heights man has died at the Princess Alexandra Hospital following a crash at Carole Park earlier this evening.

Fatal traffic crash, Woodford

Police are currently at the scene of a crash in Woodford where a male in his late teens has died this evening.

Serious traffic crash, Carole Park

Police are currently at the scene of a serious traffic crash that occurred at Carole Park early this evening.

Fatal crash, Euramo (Innisfail District);Assault, Toowoomba

Missing man Tinbeerwah

Police and SES volunteers continue the search for Jack Farr, who went missing from his home in Tinbeerwah on Monday.

Morning round-up

Update – Fatal crash, Drayton; Unlawful wounding, Woolloongabba; Armed robbery, Berserker (Rockhampton)

Tuesday, 21

Appeal for information, Coominya suspicious death

Murder charge, Townsville: Fatal crash, Drayton: Armed robbery, Fairfield: Armed robbery, Sunnybank Hills: Flood water rescue, Josephine Falls (Babinda): Search for missing man, Sherwood: Search suspended, Moreton Bay:

Detectives investigating the suspicious death of 48-year-old Michael Manson will re-visit the last known location Mr Manson was seen before his disappearance tomorrow night in an endeavour to garner further assistance from the public.

Morning Round-up Third Edition

Update – armed robbery, Rothwell; Update - serious traffic crash, Kippa-Ring; Clandestine laboratory, Nerangba:

Bruce Highway shut at Pig Creek (Childers)

Update, missing man, Sherwood; Update, missing man, Moreton Bay; Wet weather warning

Morning round-up

Update – Fatal plane crash, Dirranbandi; Missing person, Tinbeerwah (Noosa); Fire, Coral Cove

Monday, 20

Evening round up

Plane crash, Dirranbandi; Rescue, Burnett River, Bundaberg

Flood warnings, Dalby

Police would like to advise member of the Dalby community that flooding is expected in the area today following high volumes of rain.

Missing man Sherwood

Police are searching for a man who went missing in the Brisbane River earlier today.

Floodwater rescues

Floodwater rescue, Oakey; Floodwater rescue, Tara

Sunday, 19

The Bruce Highway is down to one lane in both directions following a two vehicle crash near Pig Creek between Childers and Howard.

Afternoon Round-up, second edition

Update - Murder charge, Andergrove; Traffic crash, Gracemere; Update – Traffic crash, Archer (near Rockhampton)

Update - serious assault of officer, Mareeba

Assault and robbery charges - Calamvale; Update – missing woman - Upper Mount Gravatt.

Police have charged a 42-year-old man in relation to the alleged dangerous operation of a vehicle that resulted in injury to a police officer on Friday night.

Localised flooding and road closures, Toowoomba

Police would like to remind motorists and members of the public of the hazardous and unpredictable nature of flood waters caused by the heavy rain that the Toowoomba area is experiencing.

Operation Unite concludes

A two-day blitz on alcohol-fuelled violence and anti-social behaviour has resulted in more than 600 charges being laid, Police Minister Neil Roberts and Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart announced today.

Missing woman, Upper Mount Gravatt

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 62-year-old woman who was reported missing from an Upper Mount Gravatt home yesterday.

Armed robbery, Broadbeach Waters

Serious traffic crash, Jacobs Well; Wilful damage charges, Dutton Park; Serious traffic crash, Ningi

Morning round up

Grievous bodily harm, South Brisbane; Armed robbery charges, Gold Coast; Update: armed robbery, Broadbeach Waters

Saturday, 18

Police are currently investigating the armed robbery of a bottleshop at Broadbeach Waters earlier this evening.

Rescue, Alligator Creek - Townsville

A 23-year-old man has been airlifted to Townsville Hospital after being rescued from Alligator Creek in the Cape Bowling Green National Park, Townsville, this afternoon.

Body located, Bowen

A body believed to be that of a 30-year-old Bowen woman reported missing this afternoon, has been located in Edgecombe Bay.

Armed robbery, Sunnybank Hills

Police are investigating the armed robbery of a tavern in Sunnybank overnight

Sexual assault charges, Bundaberg; Sudden death, Andergrove

Fatal traffic crash Torbanlea

Drink driving charges, Hope Island; Drug charges, Clontarf; Wounding charges, Brisbane City; Update - evade police charges, Proserpine

Morning round up

Serious traffic crash, Marcoola; Attempted murder, Hamilton; Serious assault of officer, Mareeba; Traffic crash, Gumlu; Evade police, Proserpine

Friday, 17

Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash on the Bruce Highway, Torbanlea.

Afternoon Round-Up

Serious assault charge, Pormpuraaw; Update - missing woman, Ferny Grove

Morning round up

Serious crash, Tingalpa; Road closure, Toowoomba; Robbery with violence, Annerley

Assistance to locate missing woman, Ferny Grove

Police are seeking public assistance in locating a 17-year-old woman who went missing in the Ferny Grove area earlier this week.

Thursday, 16

Evening round up

Serious crash, Ascot; Appeal fatal crash, Pimpama; Double fatal traffic crash, Stanthorpe - update; Wet weather warning.

Body located, Mulgowie

Police are currently investigating the location of a deceased man at a residence at Mulgowie, via Laidley today.

Cloncurry property crime operation

Cloncurry police are currently performing a three-week operation targeting property crime and other offences within the Cloncurry area.

Task Force Hydra arrest, Gold Coast

Detectives from the State Crime Operations Command Task Force Hydra and Organised Crime Investigation Unit have charged four men following the assault

Localised flooding Brisbane and surrounding areas

Police would like to advise motorists to take care on the roads during the current storm passing through Brisbane and surrounding areas.

Queensland Police officers complete LGBTI Liaison Program

Update – missing kayaker, Kuranda: Double fatal traffic crash, Stanthorpe:

Operation Unite

Police from across Australia and New Zealand will unify again for Operation Unite this weekend to combat issues of alcohol misuse, violence and anti-social behaviour.

The Queensland Police Service is determined to provide an accessible, equitable and professional policing response to all communities of Queensland including the Lesbian, Gay, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) communities.

Morning Round Up

Missing Kayaker, Kuranda; Fatal, Thornlands

Wednesday, 15

Fatal crash, Thornlands

Police and Emergency Services are at the scene of a two vehicle crash in which a man has died.

Update: Missing boy Montville - now found

Update – Traffic crash, Keperra: Update - Murder charge, Coolum Suspicious fire, Yeppoon

Missing 13-year-old boy who had gone missing from his home in Montville overnight has now been located.

Tuesday, 14

Armed robbery, Tugun; Attempted armed robbery, Dalby; Update – Missing man, Noosaville; Wet weather warning

Open letter from the Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson APM

Update – Fatal crash, Pimpama; Update – Missing man, Noosaville.

I couldn’t understand why he had no shoes. He was wearing a dark suit and socks but no shoes. He was about 80 years of age. He was dead. It was dark and he

Morning Round Up

Missing man, Noosaville; Unlawful wounding, Pallarenda

Monday, 13

Fatal crash, Helensvale: Serious crash, Wacol; Helicopter crash, Georgetown:

Armed robbery, Drayton; Update - Search, Alligator Creek

Police kept busy with flood rescues

Sudden death, Walligan (Hervey Bay): Pillion passenger injured, Injune: Fatal crash, Bracken Ridge: Serious crash, Annerley:

Sunday, 12

Evening Round-Up

Search, Aligator Creek; Pedestrian hit by vehicle, Mount Sheridan; Armed robbery, Mermaid Beach; Update - fatal traffic crash, Biloela

Police and emergency services were kept busy in the Bundaberg District this afternoon with people and vehicles entering flood swollen waters.

Warning to Motorists Selling Vehicles

Police are investigating an incident where a man and a woman selling their car had it stolen during a test drive, after their vehicle was ‘pulled over’ by a man pretending to be a police officer, in Regents Park last night.

Heavy rainfalls causing road closures in the North Coast

With rain continuing to fall across much of the State, police are again urging motorists to drive with caution on wet roads following a number of traffic crashes and reports of motorists attempting to cross flooded roadways.

Afternoon Round-up, second edition

Wounding, Kuraby; Serious crash, Boonah; Update death investigation, Coominya; Serious crash update, Bauple

Saturday, 11

Update, fatal traffic crash, Biloela; Serious traffic crash, Kingston; Multi vehicle crash, Gundiah; Armed robbery, Mermaid Beach

Officer suspended, Northern Region

Indecent treatment charges, Townsville; Armed robbery charges, Southport; Serious traffic crash, Biloela

A 43-year-old male sergeant from the Northern Region has been suspended from duty following an Ethical Standards Command investigation into allegations regarding his conduct both on and off duty.

Fatigued driver, North Brisbane

With information provided by passing motorists police in Brisbane’s north yesterday were able to stop an allegedly fatigued driver driving in a hazardous manner on our roads.

Armed robbery, Southport; Hooning charges, Slacks Creek

Friday, 10

Death investigation, Coominya: Indecent treatment of children: Attempted armed robbery, Burleigh Waters: Stealing, Burleigh Waters:

Missing person, Wavell Heights

Serious traffic crash, Kippa-Ring Sexual assault charge, Aitkenvale

Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating 65-year-old Alan Morgan, after he went missing from his Wavell Heights home yesterday.

Operation Emblem to target schools in the Gold Coast District

During the upcoming school holiday period Gold Coast police will be stepping up patrols of schools in a bid to reduce incidents of vandalism and break-ins with police launching Operation Emblem 2010.

Police appeal for information following theft of weapons

Police investigating the theft of a number of handguns from the Sporting Shooters Association last Thursday have charged five people with weapons, robbery and drug offences.

Morning Round-Up

Fatal crash - update, Bundaberg; Armed robbery, Ashmore; Armed robbery, Northgate; Burglary, Toowong

Thursday, 9

Body of missingboy located, yandina: Ftal crash, Bundaberg

Vehicle recovered, Nebo

Police have retrieved a vehicle from the Dennison River this morning after it was reported to have been swept away on the Oxford Downs-Sarina Road on December 7.

Large scale vehicle rebirthing and drug operation closes on the North Coast

Armed robbery, Heritage Park: Serious traffic crash, Dysart Serious assault, Ipswich

Morning Round-Up

Update - drive-by shooting, Pacific Motorway, Oxenford; Update - missing swimmer, Yandina.

Wednesday, 8

Armed robbery, Westcourt

Police are searching for a man who robbed a bank in the Cairns area on Tuesday.

Police from the Organised Crime Investigation Unit State Crime Operations Command and the North Coast Region have today closed an 18-month operation targeting large scale vehicle and boat theft and rebirthing syndicate and drug distribution operating throughout the North Coast, Caboolture and Burpengary areas.

Assault investigation, Townsville

Officers from the Townsville Child Protection and Investigation Unit are appealing for public assistance following two incidents involving young children at Stockland Shopping Centre, Aitkenvale yesterday afternoon.

Missing man from Robina located safe

A 64-year-old man who was the subject of a police search on the Gold Coast after ‘wandering off’ in the Robina area yesterday afternoon, was found safe and well on the Gold Coast this afternoon.

Missing swimmer, Yandina

Police, SES and Emergency Services are currently searching for a teenage boy believed to have gone missing while swimming at Wappa Falls, Yandina

Police search for missing man, Robina

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 64-year-old man who ‘wandered off’ in the Robina area yesterday afternoon.

Stolen vehicle, Kuranda

Police are appealing for information in relation to a vehicle stolen from the Kuranda Resort and Spa on Greenhills Road, Kuranda

Morning Round-Up

Update - missing vehicle, Nebo; Assault, Southport; Armed robbery, Labrador

Tuesday, 7

Murder charge, Gladstone

Police have charged an 18-year-old New Auckland man with murder

Death investigation, Yeppoon

Update marine search, Proserpine; Suspicious fire, Mackay; Missing vehicle, Nebo

Missing vehicle, Nebo

Police and Emergency Services are mounting a search for a vehicle that disappeared in floodwaters.

Monday, 6

Evening Round-Up

Marine search, Proserpine; Burglary, Mount Warren Park; Armed robbery, Currimundi;

Police are investigating the discovery of two bodies near Yeppoon this morning.

Police investigate suspect murder Gladstone

Police have established a Major Incident Room at Gladstone police station following the suspected murder of a woman in Gladstone last night.

Assistance sought to locate escapee

Police are seeking assistance from the public to help locate a man who escaped from an immigration detention centre at Villawood, New South Wales on November 29.

Sunday, 5

Homicide investigation, Gladstone

Armed robbery, Labrador: Sudden death, Inskip

Police are currently investigating the death of a woman at an address in Gladstone earlier this evening.

New 'Fatal Four' cars a stark reminder to stay safe this Christmas

Grievous bodily harm, Marsden: Clandestine laboratory, Bundaberg Update – Fatal Crash, Redbank Plains

Commissioner Bob Atkinson today joined Police Minister Neil Roberts and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh in announcing the launch of the annual Christmas Road Safety Campaign aimed at continuing to reduce the carnage on Queensland roads over the Christmas holidays.

Cunningham Highway road closure

Police wish to advise motorists the Cunningham Highway will be closed at Cunninghams Gap following a rockslide this afternoon.

Wet weather continues to cause driving difficulties

With rain continuing to fall across much of the State police are again urging motorists to drive with caution on the State’s wet roads following a number of traffic crashes and reports of motorists attempting to cross flooded roadways.

Wounding Surfers Paradise

Police are investigating a shooting at Surfers Paradise overnight.

Fatal Redbank Plains

Police are currently at the scene of a fatal car crash on Cedar Road, Redbank Plains.

Body of man located, Bajool

Burglary, store, Redland Bay; Drive-by shooting, Pacific Motorway, Oxenford; Drug charges, Woree.

Saturday, 4

Search crews using sonar equipment this afternoon found the body of an 81-year-old man inside a submerged vehicle in Station Creek.

NSW police renew appeal to locate escapee – Villawood

NSW police are renewing their appeal for public help to locate a man who escaped from an immigration detention centre at Villawood, in Sydney’s south-west, Monday November 29, 2010.

Operation Sceptre – Traffic Operation, Logan

Missing man, Bajool; Grievous bodily harm, Coolum; Inclement weather, safety message

The Queensland Police Service continued its commitment to removing impaired drivers from our roads and reducing road trauma with officers from the South East Police Region conducting a major traffic operation last night.

Close Shave with Mackay’s Motorbike Cops

Two of Mackay’s motorcycle police officers are offering their moustaches to charity at an auction to be held today at Caneland Central at 11am.

Update - Traffic crash, Lockrose

Assault charges, Bundaberg Armed robbery, Upper Coomera

Friday, 3

The body of a man has been recovered following a traffic crash at Lockrose shortly before 6 this morning.

Know Your Limits campaign launched

Today Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson along with representatives from Channel 9 launched the Know Your Limits Campaign and television commercial.

Traffic advisory, Central Region

Traffic incident, Capalaba; Update, fatal traffic incident, Coomera

Traffic Crash, Lockrose

Police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a traffic crash on Lockrose Road, Lockrose (Lockyer Valley).

Due to the continuing wet conditions currently being experienced across the central region police are urging motorists to drive with caution.

Thursday, 2

Morning Round-up, Second Edition

Armed robbery, Drayton: Traffic crash, Kewarra Beach: Damage and theft, North Lakes:

QPS awards highlight commitment to duty

Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett (Specialist Operations) and Assistant Commissioner Peter Martin today presented awards to Queensland Police Service members from the Metropolitan North Region.

Fatal traffic incident, Coomera Update: Fatal crash, Ballandean:

Wednesday, 1

Fatal crash, Ballandean

Police are currently at the scene of a fatal crash that occurred on the New England Highway at Ballandean this afternoon.

Fatal traffic crash, Mount Larcom

Closure of drug operation, Sunshine Coast; Woman’s body located in flood water, Dysart; Stolen car charges, Bushland Beach (Townsville)

Commissioner Bob Atkinson said he and all members of the Queensland Police Service were saddened by the tragic news that a 33-year-old Queensland police officer had been killed in a traffic crash near Mount Larcom this morning.

Man identified, North Stradbroke

A man located at Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island in a disorientated state on Monday has been identified.