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Police have arrested 35 people following protest activity in the Brisbane CBD today.
The people, ranging in age from 17 to 55, will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on a range of charges including assault police, obstruct police and contravene direction or requirement.
At around 6:15am a vehicle towing a catamaran has stopped at the intersection of George Street and Elizabeth Street, blocking one lane of traffic.
12 protesters were locked onto the catamaran, which was full of concrete and other objects.
Police responded to the incident and directed the protesters to unlock themselves, however they failed to comply.
Once specialist police arrived they made the tactical decision to cut the catamaran from the vehicle before cutting each protester off. The vehicle was towed to a separate location.
At approximately 9:15am, all protesters were removed from the roadway and were taken into custody.
At around 6:15am, two protesters drove off the Riverside Express Way onto Margaret Street

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Police investigating a shooting incident which occurred in Mount Gravatt East on September 15 have released CCTV footage depicting a man.
Just after 9pm, a man approached a house on Gordon Parade and fired two shots into the front glass doors.
The man then fled the scene in a car which drove towards Crest Street.
He has been described as wearing a white hoodie, long pants, black shoes and gloves. His face was also covered.
Two occupants in the house, a 29-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were not physically injured during the incident.
Anyone who may recognise the person depicted in the vision is urged to contact police.

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Six people have been charged following protest activity in the Brisbane CBD this morning.
Around 8.10am, police were advised of approximately twenty protesters chained to an obstacle in Creek Street.
Upon arrival, officers located four men and two women who had locked themselves to a metal barricade in the middle of the road.
Specialist police were called in to safely remove the protesters and they were transported to the Brisbane City Watchhouse.
A 51-year-old man from the Gap, an 18-year-old man from Newstead, a 29-year-old man from West End and a 23-year-old woman from St Lucia were arrested and charged with one count each of obstruct police officer and pedestrians cause an obstruction.
A 20-year-old man from Pelican Waters was arrested and charged with one count each of obstruct police officer, pedestrians cause an obstruction and wilful damage.
They are all due to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court later today.
A 17-year-old girl was also arrested

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Four people have been charged for alleged protest activity on Victoria Bridge this morning.
Around 7:45am, it will be alleged a woman attached herself to a large tripod causing a closure of the bridge for about an hour.
Police will allege the woman initially refused to lower herself from the structure.
She was taken into custody after lowering herself when specialist officers began dismantling the tripod.
The 22-year-old Bardon woman was charged with one count each of commit public nuisance, pedestrian causing an obstruction and obstructing a police officer.
A 28-year-old Brisbane man was also charged with one count of pedestrian causing an obstruction.
They are scheduled to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 16.
A 20-year-old NSW man and 22-year-old NSW woman have been charged with one count each of pedestrian causing a traffic hazard or obstruction by moving into path of a driver.
They are due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 21.
If

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Brisbane North Police are keeping up their visual presence and positive engagement with the thousands of people that attend Westfeild Chermside during the school holidays.
For the second week running uniform staff, Crime Prevention Officers, Volunteers In Policing, and Detectives from the Boondall Child Protection Unit, along with the support of many other QPS sections have been ensuring that everyone is on their best behaviour.
Local officers were extremely happy with the dramatic decrease in the number of crimes committed in the area in comparison with the same time last year.
Members of the community were also given the opportunity to engage with many members of the QPS, to ask questions, and even have a seat in a marked police vehicle.
Police would like to thank the community for their support, and for the excellent strong relationship that QPS have with Westfeild Chermside Security.
The QPS continues to strive towards:

Stopping crime;
Making the community safer; and
Strengthening

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Zillmere, the multicultural hub of North Brisbane, is a place where people of many cultures and nationalities live, work, and join together for social connection.
The Zillmere Community Centre is a place where strong connections are made, and provides a great community location for numerous different groups and activities to come together.
The mission of the Zillmere Community Centre is to work towards providing quality community support programs in line with changing needs and the provision of services and activities targeted to alleviate poverty, homelessness, distress, disability, isolation and unemployment.
Police Liaison Officers, and Crime Prevention Officers from Gateway Patrol Group often drop into the Centre to connect with the different groups, and are always striving to build strong connections within  the community that they serve.
On Tuesday, September 24, PLO Moria and Sergeant Jodie Murray dropped into the ‘Knitting 4 Brisbane’s Needy’ group.
This group meets on the last Tuesday of every month, and

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A second man has today been charged with murder following the death of Jay Brogden in Airlie Beach in 2007
As part of the investigation by members of the Homicide Investigation Unit and Whitsunday CIB detectives, the man was extradited from New South Wales yesterday over his alleged role in the murder.
The 33-year-old man was originally arrested in Coffs Harbour on March 26 by the New South Wales Police Force on unrelated matters.
He has been charged with one count of murder.
The man is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
Investigations remain ongoing.
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.
Quote this reference number: QP0700083944

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Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man involved in an armed robbery at a Calamvale hotel overnight.
Just before 9:25pm, a man entered the licensed premises on Compton Road and threatened a staff member with a knife.
The man stole a sum of money and fled on foot towards the vicinity of a fast food restaurant car park.
The man was described to be about 173cm tall, with a proportionate build, possible tattoo on his left lower arm, red hair, brown eyes, fair skin and had a foreign accent. He was wearing long black pants and long dark sleeve top and black gloves.
The 18-year-old male staff member was not physically injured.
Anyone with information that could help identify the men are urged to contact police.

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Police are busy preparing to ensure one of Brisbane’s biggest events, Riverfire, is safe and secure for everyone heading out to watch the fireworks spectacle.
Acting Chief Superintendent Tony Fleming, the Riverfire Commander, said around half a million people were expected to line the banks of Brisbane River for the celebration.
“We are well-versed in planning and preparing for major events, and Riverfire is no exception,” Acting Chief Superintendent Fleming said.
“We will have extra police on patrol throughout the city, South Bank, Kangaroo Point and other vantage points across Brisbane.
“I am urging everyone coming into the city tomorrow to allow extra travel time. Public transport will be your best option, remembering that major road and bridge closures will come into effect from Saturday afternoon.
“Riverfire spectators should also drink responsibly and only within designated areas.
“Everyone heading to Southbank should be aware that it will be fenced off and drinking alcohol there is not

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On Wednesday, September 25, police from the Gateway Crime Prevention Office with Police Liasion Officers Moria and Alma, joined with many, many families at the Hidden World Playground at Fitzgibbon for the Jabiru organised ‘Park Play.’
This free event happens once every school holidays and is always a super popular event.
Community groups Jabiru, Kurbingui, Vinnies, PCYC, Early Years Count, Save The children, BCC, and Mercy Community join forces to supply a fun and action filled morning for the families of North Brisbane.
QPS added to the noise and colour of the day with the children being allowed to dress up as police officers and have a ‘pretend’ ride in the marked police vehicle.
The red and blue flashing lights were on, and the siren button did get hit a few times too!
QPS love having the opportunity to talk to children about the role police have in the community; how to stay safe, and

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