Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018 came to an end in Inala with a Women’s Wellness Event spearheaded by Police Liaison Officer (PLO) Yen Nguyen and the team behind the Inala Multicultural Community Network. What initially began as a small forum for multicultural women eventually evolved into a day-long seminar featuring presentations, legal advice and a gourmet […]
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Community engagement with Sunnybank and Runcorn residents
On Saturday, June 2, police from Mount Gravatt station, Crime Prevention and Road Policing Unit hosted a community engagement and awareness event. The event took place at two locations: Sunny Place shopping centre (Sunnybank) and Runcorn Plaza. The police were joined by Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) who helped raise awareness and educate members of the public […]
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Rochedale
A man has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash on the Gateway Motorway at Rochedale this morning. Around 4.20am, a hatchback and a utility collided in the northbound lanes of the motorway near the Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road exit. A 61-year-old man and a 63-year-old woman who were travelling in the hatchback were transported to […]
Illegal casino investigation, West End
Detectives have commenced an investigation into a suspected illegal casino after raiding a West End apartment last night. Officers from the State Crime Command’s Major and Organised Crime Squad seized cash, gaming equipment, poker chips and phones after executing a search warrant at the apartment around 9pm. A total of 21 people were detained while […]
Reconciliation Week comes to Inala
The Inala PCYC was the venue for the South Brisbane District National Reconciliation Week morning tea on Thursday, May 31. Over 50 attendees including local Indigenous Elders, senior police representatives, students from Hymba Yumba Murri School and community organisations, all gathered to recognise and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3). This year’s […]
Suspicious behaviour, Morningside
Police investigating the alleged suspicious behaviour of a man on a Brisbane train in April have released images of a person who may be able to assist with their investigations. Between 1.30pm and 2.30pm on Wednesday, April 24 a man was travelling on a southbound Cleveland line train between Roma Street and Morningside rail stations […]
Engaging the disengaged, police step up for youth
Today’s modern lifestyle has made all manner of our existence more simpler, faster and easier than any age before. But for many young people the stresses and challenges presented by contemporary society has resulted in a rise in a number of social problems. To combat these significant issues, the Queensland Police Service (South Brisbane District), […]
Armed robbery, Upper Mount Gravatt
Police have charged a man following an armed robbery at a shopping centre in Upper Mount Gravatt this morning. It will be alleged around 9:30am a man smashed the display window of a jewellery store with a hammer, stealing stock and fleeing on foot. The man was subsequently detained by security until police arrived and […]
QPS, celebrates with the local Philippine community
On Saturday, May 26, The Philippine Multicultural festival took place at the Sunnybank State High School. Hosts, Mauro and Cecilia Somodio welcomed special guests: Mr Graham Perrett MP, Mr. Peter Russo MP and Cr Angela Owen. Representatives from the South Brisbane District Police Liaison Unit were also in attendance to officially kick off this annual […]
Congratulations to our Volunteers in Policing – South Brisbane District
South Brisbane District has so much to celebrate and this past week we have celebrated our Volunteers in Policing (ViPs) as we approach 20 years of ViPs in the QPS. South Brisbane District has a proud history of utilising the service of ViPs to expand our capabilities. These amazing people share their time without seeking […]