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A 70-year-old Windsor man injured when he was struck by a vehicle as he was crossing Bowen Street at Windsor on October 4 sadly passed away in hospital today.
The incident occurred around 7.10pm with the injured man being transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
The 24-year-old female driver of the vehicle was not physically injured.
Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing.
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You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Detectives have charged a man following investigations into the break-in and assault of a young girl at a home in Loganlea this week.
It will be alleged the 19-year-old man forced his way into a Pinelands Drive home around 5am on Monday.
Once inside it will be alleged the man entered the upstairs bedroom of a six-year-old girl, removing her from the bed and carrying the child downstairs.
When the child screamed it will further be alleged the man assaulted her by striking the girl in the face before fleeing the residence.
Detectives from the Logan District Child Investigation and Protection Unit executed a search warrant on a Haig Street address last night where they located the man and took him into custody.
Further investigations revealed the man is also alleged to have entered a Spruce Street home around 11pm on Tuesday by cutting the flyscreen to a rear bedroom window and climbing into to

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Little zombies, ghosts and witches will soon take to the streets alongside bigger monsters and mummies to celebrate Halloween.
Although Halloween continues to gain popularity in Australia, not everybody in Queensland celebrates this spooktacular night and some may find a group of young vampires or skeletons on their doorstep very confronting.
To help you indicate whether Trick or Treaters are welcome at your house or not, the QPS has created posters that can be displayed at your doorstep or on your letterbox.

If Trick or Treaters are welcome at your home, download and print the poster here: colour and b&w.
If you do not wish to participate, download and print the ‘No thanks’ poster here.
We all love a good scare, but not when it comes to the safety of children. To make sure your Halloween doesn’t become a nightmare, Trick or Treaters should:

Be accompanied by a mother or father monster at all times (or

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Detectives have released details of two vehicles as part of ongoing investigations into the cold case murder of Wayne Youngkin.
New information has been received relating to a number of vehicles that were witnessed in the vicinity of 136 North Road at Brighton in late 1986, just prior to when Mr Youngkin was last seen.
Mr Youngkin’s remains were located in a septic tank at a Brighton residence in November, 2016.
Police are appealing for information from locals who may recall anyone in the Brighton area who owned vehicles (similar to those pictured) in the mid-1980s, a green Chrysler Valiant sedan and a brown XY Ford Fairmont sedan.

A set of brown striped velour bench seat covers were also located with Mr Youngkin’s remains.

A $250,000 reward is offered for information which leads to a conviction relating to the matter.
The Carseldine Criminal Investigation Branch and Homicide Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate known associates of

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Three Queensland police officers were announced this afternoon as the QBANK 2017 Everyday Heroes Awards winners.
The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards is designed to recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Queensland community. Eight of the 18 selected finalists were from the QPS.
Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said the annual event provided a chance to acknowledge and thank those who dedicate their lives to making Queensland a safer community.
“I would like to congratulate those who have truly gone above and beyond both their professional and personal obligations to protect Queensland communities,” Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
“All nominees displayed an outstanding amount of courage, dedication and leadership and each are truly inspiring.”
Six awards were today conferred in the categories of Dedication, Working Together, Excellence, Ownership and Achievement. Three QPS officers were named winners for the Achievement, Dedication and Working Together award categories.
 

Senior Constable Catherine Nielsen is this year’s winner of the

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