This Sunday is the annual Shorncliffe Volunteer Marine Rescue Emergency and Community Services Expo.
Where: 97 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe
When: September 10 between 8am and 2:30pm
Now in its third, 2017 promises to be bigger and better than ever!
There will displays from Queensland Police, Queensland Fire and Rescue, Queensland Ambulance Service, VMR, and many more.
Please come and support our local emergency and voluntary services, this Sunday between 8am and 2:30pm.
We would love to see you there and will be on hand to provide information to your questions.
For more information click here to view the flyer.
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Appeal: Attempted murder charge upgraded, Capalaba
Police have released the below images of a 33-year-old man and 44-year-old woman (pictured below) who may be able to assist with the investigation into the murder of a 65-year-old man on September 1.
It will be alleged that on September 1, the man had petrol poured on him before being set alight.
Yesterday (September 4), police charged a 34-year-old Kooralbyn man with his murder.
Police are appealing for anyone who may know the whereabouts of the pair to contact them.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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.
Zillmere Multicultural festival the place to be this weekend
As with previous years, the Queensland Police Service will be well represented at this years Zillmere Community festival.
The event kicks off this Saturday at 10am in O’Callaghan Park where the festivities will go on until 3pm.
Local Crime Prevention Officers and Police Liaison Officers will be on hand to share their knowledge and get to know the community.
Come on down and sample the different cuisines, watch the displays, or get to know your neighbours.
For more information on the festival click here.
Armed robbery, Runcorn
Detectives have released vision of a man who may be able to assist with inquires in relation to the armed robbery of a convenience store at Runcorn today.
Around 10.15am a man entered the Condamine Street store and threatened a female staff member with a knife, demanding cash.
The staff member complied and the man was last seen walking towards Crompton Road.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, medium build, wearing a black jumper and black long pants.
Anyone who has relevant dashcam vision or any further information is urged to contact police.
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If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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.
Update dangerous operation charges, Carseldine
Detectives have charged a man following a police pursuit that occurred in Carseldine overnight.
At 9.15pm, officers were called after a stolen vehicle was allegedly seen driving erratically on the Houghton Highway at Redcliffe.
Police have been able to deflate the tyres and it will be further alleged that the driver lost control of the car before crashing into a tree on Gympie Road in Carseldine.
A 25-year-old Redcliffe man has been charged with three counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, robbery, assault occasioning bodily harm and deprivation of liberty.
The man has extra charges following a previous alleged assault at sporting fields at Dakabin on August 1.
He is due to appear in the Pine Rivers Magistrates Court on September 4.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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Update: Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Fitzgibbon
A man has been charged following investigations into an alleged dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in Fitzgibbon last month.
It will be alleged around 12.20pm on Thursday, August 24 the driver of a vehicle evaded a Random Breath Test site on Linkfield Road.
Police will further allege when the driver of vehicle tried to avoid being tested, it travelled towards a male officer forcing him to jump out of the car’s path.
The officer was not physically injured during the incident.
Police located the car abandoned just before 1pm on Highbridge Circuit in Carseldine.
An 18-year-old Ftizgibbon man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving whilst disqualified, driving whilst unregistered/uninsured and fail to stop for prescribed purpose.
He is expected to appear in the Sandgate Magistrates Court on September 25.
Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on
Burglary, Brookfield
Police are investigating a burglary incident that occurred at Brookfield overnight.
Preliminary investigations indicate the occupants of a Kintyre Street address returned home this afternoon to find offenders had forcibly entered the residence.
The offenders have removed a sum of cash and jewellery from various rooms within the dwelling prior to leaving the scene with the property.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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.
Dangerous operation arrest, Carseldine
A man has been arrested after a dangerous driving incident last night that ended in Carseldine following a police pursuit.
Around 9.15pm, police were called following reports of a stolen Mazda CX5 allegedly driving erratically on the Houghton Highway at Redcliffe.
Police initially attempted to intercept the vehicle, however the driver is alleged to have evaded officers at that time.
Polair 2 kept the vehicle under surveillance until police successfully utilised a tyre deflation device at Deagon.
It will further be alleged the driver continued travelling in the vehicle with its front two tyres deflated and rims damaged.
Due to the damage the driver lost control of the vehicle before crashing into a tree on Gympie Road at Carseldine.
A short time later, a 25-year-old Redcliffe man was taken into custody and is assisting police with their inquiries.
A male Senior Constable sustained minor injuries during the incident and has since been discharged from hospital.
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Serious traffic crash, Ocean View
Police are investigating a serious single vehicle traffic crash at Ocean View this afternoon.
Initial information suggests around 5.40pm on Zillman Road, a Mercedes sedan left the road and hit a tree.
The 34-year-old female driver was trapped in the vehicle as the impact caused it to travel backwards 10 metres.
She was transported by helicopter to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with life threatening injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
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.
Fatal traffic crash, Brisbane
Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred in Brisbane last night.
Initial investigations suggest around 10.20pm, a motorcycle heading along Ann Street has lost control around the bend to the on ramp towards Coronation Drive.
As a result, the motorcycle collided with the side barrier causing the rider to be thrown over the barrier and into the Brisbane River.
A search was carried out by Water Police and other emergency services with the rider located near the Queen Street Ferry Terminal.
The 31-year-old rider from the Gold Coast was pronounced deceased at the scene.
No one else was injured during the incident.
The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing to anyone travelling through the city, along Ann Street towards the on ramp to the Riverside Expressway and Coronation Drive that has dashcam footage or witnessed the motorcycle prior to the crash to contact them.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131