Update 3: Factory fire, Virginia

An emergency situation under the Public Safety Preservation Act in Virginia has been revoked following a large factory fire this afternoon. Initial inquiries suggest around 3.30pm police and emergency services attended a large fire that had broken out in an industrial building on Pritchard Road. An emergency situation was declared and an exclusion zone was […]

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LGBTI officers march proudly in uniform for third year running

Commissioner Ian Stewart will be on hand at today’s Brisbane Pride rally and march to wave off the Queensland Police contingent. Around 30 officers and staff will proudly march in their uniforms for the third year in a row, after the Commissioner made the historic decision to allow it in 2015. Deputy Commissioner Peter Martin […]

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Serious traffic crash, Enoggera

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a traffic crash at Enoggera this morning. Preliminary investigations suggest the 23-year-old Everton Hills man was travelling southbound along Samford Road on his motorcycle when he struck a gutter and lost control around 2.15am. The rider sustained significant head injuries as a result of the crash and was […]

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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.

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Update: Murder charge, Capalaba

Police have located a man and a woman who were the subject of a public appeal following the death of a 65-year-old man in Capalaba on September 1.
They are both assisting police with their inquiries.
It will be alleged that on September 1, the man had petrol poured on him before being set alight.
A 34-year-old Kooralbyn man has since been charged with his murder.
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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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.

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