Detectives have charged two people following investigations into an armed robbery in Norman Park overnight. It will be alleged shortly after 7pm a man entered a Bennetts Road supermarket armed with a knife and demanded money from a staff member behind the counter. The 17-year-old male employee complied and the man fled the store along […]
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Police appeal for dog owner after child bitten in Thornlands
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a man who may be able to assist with investigations after a boy was bitten by a dog in Thornlands yesterday, Monday June 18. Around 5pm an 11-year-old boy was riding his skateboard along Vintage Road after leaving the William Stuart skate park. A man with […]
The Long Walk 2018: Many Steps, One Community
In November, 2004, AFL Legend Michael Long embarked on a historic trek from his home in Melbourne all the way to Parliament House in Canberra to meet with then Prime Minister John Howard. His goal was to get Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues on the national agenda. ‘The Long Walk’ was an inspirational period […]
Lanterns light up South Bank
The Luminous Lantern Parade was once again held at Brisbane’s South Bank on Friday, June 8. This year’s festivities marks the 11th consecutive year of the event, being the largest, most colourful and brightest to date. What initially began as a humble event of 50 people has now grown to a spectacular celebration of over […]
Grow houses located, Brisbane south
Two people have been charged with 29 offences after police located a number of alleged “grow houses” during raids on addresses in Brisbane’s south yesterday. Papa Cider is an on-going Drug and Serious Crime Group investigation targeting drug traffickers involved in the production and distribution of cannabis. On June 15, search warrants were executed at […]
Grow houses located, Brisbane south
Two people have been charged with 29 offences after police located a number of alleged “grow houses” during raids on addresses in Brisbane’s south yesterday. Papa Cider is an on-going Drug and Serious Crime Group investigation targeting drug traffickers involved in the production and distribution of cannabis. On June 15, search warrants were executed at […]
A month of reflection
As Ramadan 2018 comes to an end, Officers from across the South Brisbane District took time to reflect over the month as being one of the most peaceful, uplifting and rewarding to date. Festivities took place in the form of Iftaar dinners, insightful community forums and even community football tournaments. Ramadan is well-known as the […]
Armed robbery, Acacia Ridge
Two boys have been charged following the armed robbery of an Acacia Ridge bakery this afternoon. It will be alleged that around 1.15pm, a boy entered the Mortimer Road business and threatened a male staff member with a baseball bat. He allegedly demanded money before jumping over the counter and grabbing money out of a […]
Update 2: Fatal traffic crash, Rochedale
Police have charged a man following a fatal crash at Rochedale on June 3. It will be alleged that around 4.20am, a utility travelling in the wrong direction of the Gateway Motorway’s northbound lanes collided with a hatchback near the Mount Capalaba exit. The passenger in the hatchback – a 61-year-old Maroochydore man – was […]
Update: Serious assault, Capalaba
Capalaba police have charged a man following a serious assault at the Capalaba Bus Interchange on April 20. It will be alleged around 9.30pm a 28-year-old man was walking to the interchange on Redland Bay Road when he was approached by a young man and woman who became aggressive. The man attempted to flee from […]