You are invited to attend Parliament House on May 16 for a special event for Lifeline to launch a new film dedicated to suicide prevention. The film will be launched by Senior Sergeant Daryl Green, who is the new Lifeline ambassador. In May 2000, Senior Sergeant Green and two colleagues suffered horrific injuries when they […]
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Don’t drop the ball, secure your tools
South Brisbane District recently launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community. The first instalment focused on basic vehicle security methods and the second instalment focused on removing property before leaving your vehicle unattended. The final instalment focuses on tradie vehicles and […]
Indian celebrations light up South East Queensland
Police Liaison Officers from across the North and South Brisbane Police Districts were excited to have the opportunity to attend a number of traditional Indian community celebrations on both sides of the mighty Brisbane River over this past weekend. Below is a short snapshot of some of the events we were able to see! Festival […]
Don’t drop the ball, remove your property
South Brisbane District recently launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community. The first instalment focused on basic vehicle security methods as an effective measure to help prevent thefts from vehicles. The second instalment focuses on removing property to reduce thieves’ interest […]
Take caution when you meet someone on social media
Police urge members in the Chinese community to take extra caution when they use WeChat, which is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging and social media app, especially when searching and meeting new friends in their nearby locations. Police have received reports that scammers are targeting mostly young males and are engaging them in posting naked photos or […]
Join us at the Buddha Birth Day Festival in South Bank
From May 4 to 6, the Buddha Birth Day Festival returns to Brisbane for its 22nd birthday and within a week more than 2,500 red lanterns will brighten the South Bank Parklands. With the inclusion of energy saving LED globes together with a range of other sustainable measures, the Buddha Birth Day Festival is now […]
Major Drive Park Community Day, Rochedale
Thanks to the residents of Rochedale who attended Major Drive Park Community Day on Saturday, April 21. Residents of the local Neighbourhood Watch came together and enjoyed a sausage sizzle while the kids were entertained with a jumping castle and games. The event was supported by local government members and the Brisbane City Council who […]
Robbery, Oxley
Police are investigating the robbery of an elderly man who sustained minor injuries in Oxley this morning. At 11am, an 87-year-old man was exiting a Blunder Road shopping complex with the assistance of a mobility aid when he was approached by a male. The male pushed the elderly man over and stolen a bag containing […]
Inala community comes together at D.J. Sherrington Park
Inala Youth Week culminated in a massive community celebration at D.J. Sherrington Park on Friday, April 13. The event was supported by Brisbane City Council, The Hub Neighbourhood Centre Inala, Inala Youth Service, The Inala PCYC and Headspace. There were a number of community stalls, awesome rides, free food and musical performances throughout the day keeping attendees of all […]
Don’t drop the ball, secure your vehicle
Police Minister Mark Ryan and Brisbane Region Acting Assistant Commission Brian Wilkins today launched a three-part crime prevention video series featuring local Bayside resident Wally Lewis to help reduce motor vehicle offences in the community. The first instalment focuses on vehicle security; an effective measure that only takes a few seconds and helps prevent thefts […]