Queenslanders hand in 16,126 firearms during national amnesty Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Mark Ryan and Deputy Commissioner Bob Gee yesterday announced that Queenslanders have handed in over 16,000 firearms as part of the national gun amnesty. From July 1 to September 30, a total of 16,126 firearms were surrendered for registration, safekeeping […]
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West Mackay resident disturbs three intruders inside home
West Mackay resident disturbs three intruders inside home The resident of a home in Paulette Street, West Mackay was asleep at 11:35pm on October 13 when they were woken by noises coming from their kitchen. When they went to check on the cause of the noises three male intruders were found to be standing in […]
Police smash car stealing syndicate, Acacia Ridge
Police smash car stealing syndicate, Acacia Ridge South Brisbane District detectives have charged three men after closing down a car stealing syndicate operating out of Acacia Ridge. Officers were tracking a stolen vehicle which led them to an industrial site on Bradman Street on Tuesday, October 10. It will be alleged the vehicle was located […]
Missing woman, Oxenford
Missing woman, Oxenford Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 20-year-old woman missing from Oxenford since Wednesday. Melissa Craig was last seen at her Oxenford residence around 11am yesterday. She has not contact family of friends since and police hold concerns for her safety. She is described as Caucasian, slim build, 145cm tall […]
Lower Herbert Blue Light and Captain Underpants
Lower Herbert Blue Light and Captain Underpants Lower Herbert Blue Light presented the movie- Captain Underpants on Friday, October 6. It was a great night with over 50 kids coming to watch the movie. There were four prizes up for grabs for the best dressed super hero and volunteers were impressed by the costumes they […]
Update – Additional arrests following major Ice network raids in South West Queensland
Update – Additional arrests following major Ice network raids in South West Queensland Police have seized illicit drugs and a number of vehicles on the second day of a major protracted operation targeting the production and trafficking of methlyamphetamine (Ice) in South West Queensland. This morning, officers from across Queensland with the assistance from the […]
Lower Herbert Blue Light thank locals for their support
Lower Herbert Blue Light thank locals for their support Volunteers from the Lower Herbert Blue Light Association attended the Lucinda Point Hotel during the grand final Cowboys Vs. Storms football game. The Lower Herbert Blue Light would like to extend their up-most gratitude to the Lucinda Point Hotel for donating a large Eskie and a […]
Appeal for information linked to car fire, Far Beach
Appeal for information linked to car fire, Far Beach Police from Mackay are seeking assistance from the public with their investigation into a reported vehicle arson. The incident happened at 10am on October 8 at the corner of Illawong Drive and Illawong Road. The vehicle damaged by fire was a blue 2010 model Mitsubishi Lancer […]
Torres Strait Island Support Officer Ned Mosby made Honorary Superintendent
Torres Strait Island Support Officer Ned Mosby made Honorary Superintendent Jessie Mosby, Commissioner Ian Stewart and Honorary Inspector Ned Mosby celebrate Mosby’s achievements Last week Commissioner Ian Stewart, Assistant Commissioner Paul Taylor, Chief Superintendent Brett Schafferius, Inspector Les Bulluss and Inspector David Lacey, along with other officers travelled to Masig (Yorke Island) for a medal […]
Coffee table car thief, Shoal Point
Coffee table car thief, Shoal Point A thief has broken into a Volute Street home in Shoal Point between 11:00 pm on October 10 and 4:00 am on October 11 by forcing a locked laundry door. Once inside – car keys were found and stolen from the coffee table. A white Toyota Hilux was stolen […]