Police are currently at the scene of a fatal traffic crash which occurred in Mount Nebo this morning.
Initial information suggests at 7:30am, a vehicle collided with a cyclist near Forestry Road and Mount Nebo Road.
The cyclist, a man aged in his forties, was pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of his injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
There is no further information available at this time.
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.
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Northside NAIDOC celebrations
This week the Queensland Police have attended a number of NAIDOC celebrations across North Brisbane.
On Thursday the annual Northside NAIDOC celebration was held at Koobara Kindy.
The event was a wonderful success with the many attendees treated to a wonderful display of arts, music and dance.
The 2017 theme of NAIDOC week – Our Languages Matter – aims to emphasise and celebrate the unique and essential role that Indigenous languages play in both cultural identity, linking people to their land and water, and in the transmission of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, spirituality and rites, through story and song.
A warm welcome to new residents in North Brisbane
North Brisbane Police were lucky to attend a recent event welcoming newly arrived refugees and their families.
The event was hosted by the Zillmere Community Centre and the Multicultural Development Association as part of Refugee Week celebrations.
There were people from many different cultures at the celebration who all joined together to enjoy wonderful food, music and dancing.
There was even a competitive table tennis competition, which we are sorry to say we lost.
Boondall Station’s newest recruit
Many of you would have been following the Queensland Police campaign to name the latest G litter of police puppies.
Boondall Police were over the moon to have a visit from one of the new recruits ‘Gator’!
Like most new recruits Gator was nervous on his first visit to the station but was met with open arms and lots of cuddles.
While Gator and his foster dad have lots of work ahead we wish them well and look forward to seeing them around the station.
Stealing by conversion or trick, South East Queensland.
Police are seeking public assistance to identify and locate a man who may be able to assist in relation to a number of offences in South East Queensland.
Investigation indicate since the fourth of July a man has attended nine businesses, including banks, in Maryborough, Gympie, Agnes Wates, and Browns Plains. Today, July 7 the man has attended a business in Nicklin.
The man approaches a teller or counter staff to exchange ten $100 notes to $50 notes. He then asks for a different denomination of notes or confuses the staff member in some way. Whilst the staff member is distracted he removes some of the $100 and all the $50 notes and leaves the business.
He is described as having an olive complexion, dark hair and a large build. He speaks with an accent and is sometimes accompanied by another man.
Anyone who recognises the man or has further information is urged to
Argos arrest, Brisbane
Detectives from Argos have charged a 37-year-old man following investigations into a range of alleged online child grooming offences.
The man was arrested yesterday afternoon as he arrived at the Brisbane International Airport.
Detectives will allege the man engaged in sexually explicit communications with an Argos detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.
It will be further alleged that the offences occurred between July 4 and 5 and further forensic examination will be conducted on portable devices seized upon his arrival.
The man has been charged with one count of using the internet to procure a child under 16 years of age.
He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
Acting Detective Superintendent Garry Watts said this was a timely reminder to all parents to be vigilant with electronic devices used by their children and ensure that they monitor their children’s online activities.
Detective Inspector Jon Rouse said this investigation highlights the borderless nature
Charity rugby league game to help raise support for the Brett Forte Remembrance Fund
The Queensland Police Rugby League Association will be hosting a charity rugby league game on Saturday, August 12 to raise funds for the Brett Forte Remembrance Fund.
Two Queensland Police Service rugby league teams will be playing with team members travelling from across Queensland to compete.
The QPS Dream Team will take on the QPS All Stars with Australian, Queensland and Bronco legends Petero Civoniceva, Brad Thorn, Scott Prince and Dane Carlaw having a run on the field. Petero and Scott will be playing for the Dream Team while Brad and Dane will be lining up for the All Stars.
The game will be played at the Carina Junior Rugby League Football Club, 1390 Creek Road, Carina on Saturday, August 12 commencing at 1.30pm with the main game commencing at 5pm.
Sporting memorabilia will be auctioned, raffles conducted and cash donations can be made on the day. A sausage sizzle and memorial polo shirts will also
Update: Charges following incident at Caboolture – Amber alert update
Sunshine Coast Police have charged a second man following investigations into an incident at a Caboolture home on Tuesday morning involving the removal of a six-year-old girl, who subsequently became the subject of a police Amber Alert.
The girl was located safe and well on the Sunshine Coast around 3.20pm.
A 37-year-old Everton Hills man is scheduled to appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on July 25 charged with burglary and commit an indictable offence, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and driving a motor vehicle without a driver licence.
A 24-year-old Chermside woman and a 31-year-old Mansfield man were charged with burglary and commit an indictable offence (domestic violence offence).
The woman was remanded in custody and is due to reappear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on August 23.
The man was released on bail and is due to appear in the same court on July 20.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444
Boondall celebrates NAIDOC
Prominent community members joined together yesterday with local police to celebrate NAIDOC week at Boondall Police Complex. It was a gorgeous Brisbane day to enjoy the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week ceremony.
Officer in Charge Senior Sergeant Damien Houston addressed the audience before a Welcome to Country was given by Aunty Vicki Dale on behalf of the Turrbal people. Her stories of growing up as a young indigenous girl in care were moving and provided a deep insight into the lives of so many indigenous people.
Aunty Vicki Dale performs Welcome to Country
The audience were then entertained by the ceremony’s keynote speakers Carly J Wallace and Senior Police Liaison Officer Shelton Murphy. Each speaker shared inspiring stories of their experiences growing-up as an indigenous person, their current community work and their hope for a bigger, brighter future for Australia.
State Member for Aspley Tracy Davis and Acting Assistant Commissioner Brent Carter also spoke
Armed robbery, Kallangur
Detectives are investigating following the armed robbery of a convenience store in Kallangur tonight.
Initial investigations indicate at around 7:20pm a man entered the store on Marsden Road and produced a knife.
The man demanded cash and cigarettes from staff members before fleeing the business.
No one was physically injured during the robbery.
The man is described as approximately 175cm tall, of a slim build and aged in his 20s.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.